1998 Audi A6 quattro sedan (top), 1998 A6 wagon (bottom) Photos courtesy of Audi of America

1998 Audi A6

Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options Available Trim Levels: 2.8 Fwd / 2.8 quattro / 2.8 quattro wagon Available Options: Convenience Package: Glass slide and tilt sunroof with sunshade, 3-position memory for drivers seat and outside rearview mirrors, auto-dimming inside & outside rearview mirrors, Home-link 3 channel remote transmitter located in driver's sunvisor, Cold-weather Package: Front and rear heated seats, heated steering wheel, ski sack Warm weather Package: Solar sunroof to operate interior blowers when vehicle parked in sun, rear side window sunshades, power rear window shade (sedan only) Enhanced Security Package: Rear seat mounted side airbags for outboard positions, Xenon HID headlights Audio Package: 200w Bose premium 8-speaker sound system with subwoofer located in trunk, 6-disc CD changer Rear facing removable children's bench seat (for Avant model only) 7j x 16-inch "wine glass" cast alloy wheel w/ 205/55 16 H speed all-season tire Pearlescent white paint Leather upholstery 6-disc CD changer Hands free mobile phone (dealer installed) Available Exterior Colors: Brilliant Black / Aluminum Silver Metallic / Melange Metallic / Santorin Blue Mica / Volcano Black Mica / Casablanca White / Racing Green Mica / Andorra Red Mica / Jaspis Green Metallic / Cashmere Grey Mica / Pearl White

Technical Specs

Model: 2.8 Sedan A6 quattro wagon Engine/Engine Design Type: V6 90 degree, DOHC, gasoline Bore: 3.25 in. (82.5 mm) Stroke: 3.40 in. (86.4 mm) Displacement: 169 cu. in. (2771 cc) Compression Ratio: 10.3:1 Horsepower (SAE Net): 200 @ 6000 RPM 172 @ 5500 RPM Torque: 207 ft. lbs.@ 3200 RPM 184 ft. lbs.@ 3000 RPM Cylinder block: Cast Iron Crankshaft: Forged Steel, 4 main bearings Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy Valve Train: DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold Firing Order: 1-4-3-6-2-5 Cooling System: Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan Fuel/Ignition System: Electronic multi-point sequential fuel injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors w/cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls. Emission System: Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors Drivetrain Type: Fwd or quattro all-wheel drive quattro all-wheel drive Transmission: 5-speed automatic with Tiptronic, Dynamic Shift Program, and automatic shift lock 4-speed automatic w/ automatic shift lock Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse Final Drive Automatic 3.665:1 1.999:1 1.407:1 1.000:1 0.742:1 4.096:1 3.409:1 (3.411:1 quattro) Automatic n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Steering Type: Rack & pinion, servotronic - vehicle speed variable power assist Ratio: 16.2:1 n/a Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.81 n/a Turning circle (curb-to-curb): 38.3ft. (11.7 m) 34.8 ft. Suspension Front: Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) Coil spring/shock absorber struts, stabilizer bar, negative steering roll radius Rear (Fwd): Torsion-beam axle with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) n/a Rear (quattro): Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) Independent, trapezoidal lower control arms, coil spring/chock absorber struts Brakes Service brake: Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning Front, size and type: 11.3 in. (288 mm) - Ventilated disc 25 mm thick Rear, size and type: 9.6 in. (245 mm) - Solid disc 10 mm thick Wheels & Tires Wheel size: 7j x 16 inch cast aluminum, nine spoke design 7j x 15 inch cast aluminum alloy Tire size: 205/55 R 16 H speed rated all-season radial 195 / 65 R 15 H speed rated all-season radial Body Material: Fully galvanized (both sides) steel Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion process Capacities Engine Oil: 5.3 U.S. quarts (5 liter) Fuel Tank: 18.5 U.S. gallons 21.1 U.S. gallons Cooling System: 6.3 U.S. quarts Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase: 108.7 in. (108.6 quattro) 106.0 in. Front Track: 60.6 in. (1540 mm) 60.1 in. Rear Track: 61.8 in. (61.8 quattro) 60.1 in. Overall length: 192.0 in. (4878 mm) 192.6 in. Overall Width: 71.3 in. (1810 mm) 70.0 in. Height (unloaded): 57.2 in. (57.1 quattro) 57.0 in. Ground Clearance: 4.2 in. (107 mm) 4.8 in. Curb Weight: 3560 lbs (3770 lbs. quattro) n/a Interior Dimensions Seating Capacity: 5 Front Leg room: 41.3 (1049 mm) n/a Rear Leg room: 37.3 in. (948 mm) n/a Interior Volume Front: 52.7 cu. ft n/a Interior Volume Rear: 45.6 cu. ft n/a Luggage capacity: 17.2 cu. ft 65.5 cu. ft. Performance 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): 6.8 sec. (6.9 quattro) n/a 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): 8.8 sec. (9.3 quattro) 11.4 sec. 1/4 Mile: 17 sec. (17.2 quattro) n/a Top estimated speed: 130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limited for North America Fuel Economy (quattro models) City: 17 mpg (17 mpg quattro) 19 mpg Highway: 27 mpg (26 mpg quattro) 24 mpg Combined: 21 mpg (20 mpg quattro) n/a

Standard Features Technical: • 2.8 liter DOHC 5-valve 200 hp V6 engine with variable intake valve timing and intake manifold path • 5-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, DSP (selects from over 200 shift programs to match drivers needs) and hill detection capability • "FrontTrak" drive system with front wheel drive, 4 link front suspension and ASR (anti-slip regulation) system (not available on Avant) • "quattro IV" - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes TORSEN torque sensing center differential; front and rear electronic differential locks (EDL) (standard on Avant models) • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation • CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant • Fully galvanized steel unibody construction with aluminum hood Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: • 6j x 15 inch forged aluminum light alloy wheel • 195/65 15 H-speed rated all-season tire with low rolling resistance technology • "Servotronic" - vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering • Leather covered 4-spoke steering wheel, tilt and telescopic • Four link front suspension • Torsion beam trailing arm rear axle with under floor coil springs (Fwd models) • Double A-arm rear suspension (quattro models) • Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column Exterior: • 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color • Bumper covers contoured to be flush with body surface and profile • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Body color, flush door handles • Bright trim around side windows and lower trunk lid • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Heatable windshield washer nozzles • Metallic paint at no extra charge • Roof rails with bright finish (Avant only) • Aluminum door sill strips with "Audi" script Exterior lighting: • Aerodynamic halogen headlights, 3-way lights, including integrated ellipsoid low beam and fog lights • Two front fog lights • One rear fog light (integrated in left rear of trunk lid license plate surround) • High pressure headlight washers, retractable • Red taillight lenses with shine through amber turn signal light bulb • "Puddle" lights in all four doors • Side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs Interior lighting: • Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic switch on when key is withdrawn from ignition • Front and rear reading lights located in headliner • Red ambient LED lighting in headliner for front center console illumination • Illumination for interior door release handles • Front and rear footwell lights • Illuminated glove box, rear cargo area, lighter and ashtray Comfort and Convenience: • Fully automatic dual zone climate control system with "rest" function (can operate with vehicle shut off) dual sun sensors with active charcoal filter • Power windows with: "one touch down" for all four windows; "pinch protection" for all four windows; "one touch up" for front windows; driver controlled lock out switch for rear power windows • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features • Electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors • Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut off feature • Power central locking system (doors, deck lid, and fuel door), with selective unlock (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus: Convenience close feature for windows and sunroof; master switch located in driver and front passenger door; convenient open for windows. • Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening and panic function. Also activates interior lights and alarm system (control integrated in folding ignition key) • Rear deck lid release with "soft touch" open • Remote power trunk lid release button on driver's door B-pillar • Right and left illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisors • 4 assist handles with slow retraction feature • Folding ignition key with remote controls and interior key profile • Retained accessory power; allows operation of power windows and sunroof after the ignition is turned off/before a door is opened Seating: • 12-way power front drivers and passenger seats including electric lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints • 3 adjustable head restraints for rear seats • 1/3, 2/3 split fold rear seats • Rear seats with locking seat backs (sedan only) • Folding from center armrest with adjustable height and storage area for cellular telephone • Preparation for rear facing children's bench seat including two 3-point seat belts and seat anchor points (Avant only) Interior: • Jocquard cloth or leatherette seat upholstery • Leather shift knob • Full length center console with: Forward storage bin in front of shift selector / fold out cup holder; storage area under front center armrest area; adjustable rear passenger air vents and rear power outlet • Two retractable front cup holders (one in dash and one in center console) • Retractable storage tray in left side of center dashboard console (quattro models only) • Two retractable rear cup holders (located in center of rear seat bottom cushion) • Owners manual wallet (storage area) below steering column • Heat ducts to rear seat under the front seats • Genuine wood inlays in instrument panel, center console and door • Front and rear floor mats with embroidered model logo on front mats • Rear cargo area mat and footwell mats (Avant only) • Four tie-down eyelet's with luggage net in trunk • Power outlet in rear cargo area (Avant only) • Retractable rear luggage area partition net (attached to rear 2/3 seat back) (Avant model only) • Retractable rear luggage cover, removable (Avant only) • Retractable rear window sunshade (Avant only) • Tool kit located in left rear storage compartment in luggage area • Fold down rear center armrest • Ski sack (Avant only) Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment: • Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: Tachometer, electric speedometer, fuel gauge; temperature gauge, analogue clock; digital odometer and trip odometer • Digital odometer with service interval indicator • Driver information display including: outside temperature display; 6-function trip computer; radio display; active Auto Check system with speed warning device; pictogram display for open door and trunk lid • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring sensors and defeat switch for interior monitoring • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate • Concert AM/FM cassette radio with: RDS (Radio display system displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed) • 140 watt 8-speaker premium sound system with subwoofer located in trunk • Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket) • Dual diversity rear window glass radio antenna (Sedan only) • Roof mounted tri-band antenna with flexible mast (Avant only) • Rear window wiper and washer (Avant only) Safety: • Driver and front passenger next generation airbags with dual threshold deployment and occupant detection • Driver and front passenger seat mounted side airbag supplemental restraints • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts • Three rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning • Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats) • Rear child seat tether anchor (Avant only) • Child-safety rear door locks, including rear decklid on Avant • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys) • Active reflectors in rear of all doors • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk • Three rear head restraints • Locking headrests for front seats

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