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Audi's mid-size car was named the Audi 100 (or Audi 5000 in the United States) and was released in three successive generations (C1, C2 and C3). In 1994, the latest generation (C4) of the Audi 100 was facelifted and re-badged as the A6, to fit in with Audi's new alphanumeric nomenclature (as the full-size A8 had just been introduced). The exterior was changed only a bit from the C4 100 - new front and back lights, new radiator grid, the same happening with chassis and engine and transmission choices.

The new engines for the A6 were 1.8 20V I4, 2.8 30V, 1.9 TDI V6, and the 2.5 R5 TDI (140 PS), with the 2.3L I5 engine being dropped on most markets. The S6's 4.2 V8 was uprated to 290 PS (286 hp/213 kW) and a new 326 PS (322 hp/240 kW) version was added (S6+ made by quattro GmbH).

Up until 1997, the A6 came with several different engines, two of them turbo-diesel, and most of them available with Audi's quattro all wheel drive system. The A6 was also available with sedan and Avant bodies.


2nd generation: (C5) A6 (1997-2004)

In 1997 the scene changed strikingly for the A6. With the introduction of an ambitious new design (C5) and a new pack of engines, the A6 moved up a notch and was positioned alongside the hegemonic BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Italian redesigned body presented a modern design with a dramatic fastback styling that set the trend for the Audi lineup and gave the relatively large sedan an aerodynamic shell with a low coefficient of drag of 0.28. In 2000 and 2001, the fifth-generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list. This new A6 presented itself with a wide range of engines and configurations. The 30-valve 2.4 and 2.8 V6 engines represented the bulk of the A6's development programme, with a multitude of other engine configurations available throughout the globe. As an alternative to the manual transmission, a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission was also available.

The C5 saloon body arrived in 1997, and the Avant body in 1998 in Europe. In the US, the C4 continued for 1997, with the C5 saloon appearing in 1998, and the C5 Avant appearing in 1999. In Canada, there was no Avant (wagon) available at all in 1998 - Audi dropped the C4 Avant at the end of the 1997 model year, and jumped straight to the C5 Avant in 1999 in conjunction with its release in the US. As a result of complying with FMVSS the North American models were equipped with front and rear bumpers that protruded several inches further than their European counterparts, with modified brackets and bumper suspension assemblies as result and child-seat tethers for occupant safety. In compliance with Canadian law, Canadian models received daytime running lights as standard equipment. North American C5 A6 models received the 2.8 litre, 30-valve V6 engine, the 2.7 litre, bi-turbo V6 (also found in the B5 platform S4), and the 4.2 litre 40-valve V8. The V8 models arrived with significantly altered exterior body panels, with more aggressively flared wheel arches, revised headlamps and grille design (before being introduced in 2002 to all other A6 models), taller and wider wheels (17x8"), larger brakes and quattro as standard.

The Audi S6 was a high-powered variant of the A6 line, featuring a modified version of the 4.2 engine producing 340 PS (335 hp/250 kW). It was available as a saloon and Avant.

In 2002 the A6 received a facelift with revised headlight and grille design, exposed exhaust tips, and slight changes to accessory body moldings and tailight color from red to amber in North American models. A new host of engines were introduced as well. The 1.8 L engine was removed and replaced by a 2.0 L powerplant with 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW). The 1.9 L TDI was tweaked into producing a maximum of 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW) and 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf), receiving a 6-speed gearbox in the process. The 2.4 V6 gained 5 extra hp and better balancing and the 2.8 V6 was replaced by a 3.0 L engine boasting 220 PS (217 hp/162 kW). The turbocharged 2.7 L was given a tweak on the turbo resulting in 250 PS (247 hp/184 kW) and 330 N·m (243 ft·lbf), controlled by standard quattro. The V6 Diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 163 PS (161 hp/120 kW) (after the second modification) and 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced presenting 180 PS (178 hp/132 kW) and 370 N·m (273 ft·lbf). The 4.2 V8 engine which arrived in 2001 remained unchanged.

Also new was the revolutionary Multitronic continuously variable transmission, available in most front wheel drive models in the lineup. All models, except the 2.0 petrol and 1.9 TDI, were available with Audi's four wheel drive system, quattro. A four wheel drive version of the estate with raised ground clearance and slightly altered styling was sold as the Audi allroad quattro, Audi's first crossover SUV.

Regarding this C5 generation, Car and Driver magazine stated, "It is one of the most winsome mid-sizers to meet pavement, with some of the nicest handling this side of a BMW. In 2000, the moderate performance of this otherwise excellent, 3.0-liter V-6-powered, sedan was improved by the addition of two higher-performance versions: the 250 PS (247 hp/184 kW), 2.7T bi-turbo V6 and the 300 PS (296 hp/221 kW), 4.2 V8, both with Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. In mid-2003, major muscle came along in the limited-run RS 6-powered by a 450 PS (444 hp/331 kW), twin-turbo V8 - which immediately finished first in a C/D comparison test".

The new A6 (C6) was released in 2005. Designed by Walter de'Silva, the new model is visually an evolution of the C5, but is longer (492 cm), incorporates the new Audi trademark single-frame grille, and features more sophisticated technology. It's design has been criticised, as the grill is almost exactly the same as the Rover 75 V8's, which was revealed a year earlier. Most notable is the MMI (Multi Media Interface) which is a system controlling in-car entertainment, satellite navigation, climate control, car settings such as suspension configuration and optional electronic accessories through a central screen interface. This has the advantage of minimizing the wealth of buttons normally found on a dashboard by replacing them with controls which operate multiple devices using the integrated display.

On the engine side the new FSI direct injection technology was introduced for the first time outside the race track. Although the line of engines represents the same progression as the former model, all engines were new. The Multitronic automatic transmission continues as an alternative alongside a new 6-speed Tiptronic gearbox available in the high end models. quattro four wheel drive is available in most of the lineup, and standard in the most powerful models. quattro is not available on the Multitronic variants of the A6 but is available on the manual and Tiptronic gear systems. Conversely the Tiptronic system is only available on the quattro variants of the car. The 6-speed manual gearbox is available with the 3.2L engine but not for the North American market as sales of C5 manuals were slow.

In 2005, the new Audi A6 won the World Car of the Year award.

A mighty RS6 will be on sale early 2008. This will be powered by a Lamborghini-derived 5.0 L V10 TFSI producing 580 PS (426 kW).

On the 01/22/2008 spy photos of the mid-life facelift A6 appeared on the internet. The images show a slightly redesigned front bumper, new rectangular fog lamps as well as bigger air-intakes to the left and right of the grille.


A6 avant

In some European markets, the new A6 allroad quattro is more expensive than the larger Audi Q7, but air suspension is an expensive option in the Q7. In its native country, Germany, it costs a few hundred euros less than the Q7.

The second generation is currently not available in North America.

Audi launched the Audi Q7 full-size luxury SUV in 2006, which shares its platform with the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. To date, the A6 allroad quattro model has received critical acclaim, thanks to a lower price than the larger Q7, an enjoyable driving experience, some off-road credentials and a superb quality cabin. A smaller and sportier Q5 compact luxury SUV has been introduced at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show for the 2009 model year (2010 for North America).

S6

It features a 5.2 L FSI V10 engine, derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo, re-tuned to produce 435 PS (320 kW/429 hp) at 6800 rpm and 540 Nm of torque between 3000 - 4000 rpm. A six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, and quattro four-wheel drive, now with the latest 40:60 F:R asymmetric/dynamic Torsen, are standard. For the sprint to 62 mph, the S6 takes 5.2 seconds, with the quarter mile passing in 13.5 seconds. The same engine is used in the Audi S8, where it develops 450 PS (331 KW/443 hp).

The S6 also features a row of 5 distinctive LED daytime running lights (DRLs) along the bumper as a point of differentiation from other A6 models.

이거 바이에른엔진공장 제품은 아니지만...

회의중에 와이프 전화가 왔다.. 누가 자기 차 긁고 도망갔다고..

공영주차장인데.. CCTV 확인을 위해 일단 경찰서엔 신고를 했다눈데.. 잡을 수는 없겠지~

사진을 보내 보라고 하니.. 예전 E39처럼 광택으로 가능할 거 같았는데..

집에 가 보니 사진보다... 실제는 심각했다.

자차로 고치기로 하고 동호회 협력사를 찾아 갔다..

결과는...

일단 뺑소니 부위인 조수석 앞문 뒷문... 완벽복원

운전석 오묘한 위치에 테러당해 펴지도 못하고 4년째 방치중인 요녀석과 수 많은 문콕들도... 

모두 복원 (자차 추가요 ㅠㅠ)

마침 때마춰 나가버린 라이트도 교체 

보내 줄 때 까지 도색작업은 안하려 했지만...

색상도 잘 나왔고, 작업해 주신 사장님 말씀처럼 오래된 옷 꺼내 다림질한 느낌이다..

이제부터는 또 관리가 골칫거리 되겠군하~

출고 1주일 정도 됬을 때의 기록 (발췌 : bmwdclub)

4개월 째 접어드는데, 달라진 느낌은 없고, 특별히 맘에 안드는 부분도 없다.

갓 5천 킬로를 넘긴 지금 누적연비는 13.8 km/l.. 생각보다는 안좋지만 어쨋든 경제적으로 즐기는 비머라이프~

비엠의 악명높은 K-네비.. 근데.. 근데... 왠일이니... 이거 괜찮은걸~

벤츠에 달아주는 것 보다 비쥬얼 퀄리티는 훨 좋음.. 벤츠 네비는 국내에 들여와서 달아주는 지니.. 지니 자체야 검증된 서드파티이니 맵 퀄리티에 문제가 없지만..

C클은 순정 모니터에 연결해 주는데 터치가 되는것도 아니고 화질은 엉망이고.. 조작은 온리 리모컨으로만..

E클도 화질은 직접 보지 못해 모르겠지만 쓰시는 분 얘길 들어보면 불편함은 별반 다를 바 없는것 같고...

여하튼... 악명이 높아 별 기대 않던 K-네비 이녀석이 버전이 업 되었는지 카메라 위치도 잘 알려주고(원래 완성차 빌트인 네비에선 법규 문제가 있는지 어지간 해선 안나오는 부분임), 나름 길도 잘 찾고, 렌더링 속도는 예술의 경지.. 그리구 8인치 화면에서 넓게 볼 수도 있고, 분할해서 다른 정보와 함께 볼수도 있고, 다른 화면 띄웠을땐 TBT로 옆에 간간히 중요 포인트에서 안내화면이 뜨는데, 뭐 이보다 편한 완성차 네비는 없을 것 같다.. 단점이 있다면 목적지 검색을 위한 입력의 불편함과 3D 화면의 퀄리티 정도..

하두 안 좋다는 얘기가 많아 차 나오기두 전에 주문했던 아이나비 K2 리퍼제품은.. 그건 그냥 장식용으로.. ㅎㅎ
재떨이 열고 올려놓으니 자리도 딱.. 사실 K2는 후방 카메라 디스플레이용으로도 사용하려 구매 한건데..

후진기어 넣으면 주차센서가 8인치 모니터에 앞 뒤로 장애물이 가까워 지는 상황을 친절하게 그림까지 그려주며 알려주는 관계로 카메라가 구지 필요할까? 일단 돈 굳은걸까? (했지만 한달 뒤에 달아버렸다.. 창문 오르락 내리락 거리면서 필름에 기스난다는 선틴 포기하고 카메라로.. ㅋㅋ)


[엔터테인먼트]

이것도 미리 실망하고 있던 부분임.. 프리미엄 컴팩트 세단에 스피커라고는 달랑 6개라니~

앞문에 풀레인지 4인치 하나씩, 운전석,조수석 밑에 우퍼 한발씩, 뒷좌석 뒤 선반 위에 풀레인지 두개.. 뭐 납득이 안되는 배치다.. 

E39야 앰프는 기본사양이고, 스픽 10개가 적용된 달리는 음악감상실이어서 걱정이 많았는데.. 글구 아우디도 E39보다 싸운드가 쬐꼼 떨어지긴 하지만 그래도 문짝에서 확인한 스피커 구멍만도 10개인데.. 걘 또 서브우퍼도 있는데.. 포칼로 가야하나.. 그돈이면 집에 탄노이 한세트 더 들일 수 있는데... 하면서 미리 실망하고 동시에 돈나갈 고민을 하고 있던 상태에서 막상 달리면서 들어보니 또 그냥 저냥 들어 줄만 했는데... 그래도 2% 부족한 뭔가를 채워 볼라고 4인치 동축 구애서 작업 함.. 결과는? 그냥 쬐꼼 나아졌다..

뭐 그렇게 좋~구나 하고 있었는데.. 헉~ 차에 왠 하드??

MP3를 USB로 차에 내장된 하드에 무제한 전송가능(실지 용량이야 12기가이지만 쏘스가 변변챦은 내겐 무제한^^)..

이거 획기적인 기능이다.. 거기다가 CD도 추출해서 하드에 저장하는게 가능.. 음.. 무슨 플삼이두 아니구..

암튼 얘는 달리는 쥬크박스 라고 해야겠다.

DVD도 틀어주니 마트가서 차에서 낮잠자는 시간이 그리 지리하진 않을 듯.. ㅋㅋ..


[인포메이션]

이번에 고민 하다가 M 패키지를 선택 안한 결정적 이유가 바로 iDrive 부재였는데, 역시 스포츠써스와 255짜리 광폭 뒷타야를 포기 했지만 NP를 선택하길 잘 했다는 느낌. 비록 블루투스가 빠지긴 했지만 완성도가 좀 더 높아진 네비와 차량정보의 통합모니터링 기능은 아이드라이브의 쉬운 조작으로 재미를 더해 줌. 다이얼 주위에 단축키도 생겼다.. ㅎㅎ


[연비]

말이 필요없는 부분.. 디젤이니까.. 

쇼룸에서 7km에서 인수받았는데, 점검과정에서 아이들링을 좀 했었는지 초기 연비는 2.5km/l 에서 출발.. 그날 집에까지 20키로 정도 운행 해 갔는데, 누적연비 12.5km/l 까지 올라감. 가다 서다 반복하는 시내와 밀리는 동부간선도로로 1주일동안 약 500키로 다녔는데 지금 누적연비는 14.0km/l 까지 올라옴.. (5천키로 넘긴 지금은 13.8로 약간 하락)


[단점]

노면 진동에 따라 흔들리는 헤드라이트.. Issue가 있는거 같은데, 때가 되면 적당한 조치가 있을 것 같아 관망키로 함..

그리구 차가 작아지니 협소해 지는 수납공간이 영 불편하다.. 뒷문엔 도어포켓이란게 아예 없다니..

등받이 뒤에는 또 왠 그물망... 엔간한건 잘 들어가지두 않네...ㅋㅋ

그 외 다른 단점은 비엠 탈려면 포기해야 하는 잡음 외엔 아직 없는거 같아 보이고 있는데...


당분간은 지난 e39에 튜닝된 귀가 아직도 들을 때 마다 가슴 뛰는 실키식스 사운드를 그리워 할 거 같음..

그러나 320d 또한 매우 재미있는 차임.