Concept Cars Home
Image Left 2011 A6
 

Image credits: © Audi.

2012 Audi A6 Hybrid Concept news, pictures, and information

In the near future, Audi will begin series production of the Audi A6 hybrid, its second hybrid model after the Q5 hybrid quattro. The Audi A6 hybrid employs an efficient parallel hybrid concept: Its combustion engine, a 155 kW (211 hp) 2.0 TFSI, works together wîth an electric motor that delivers 33 kW (45 hp) and 211 Nm (155.63 lb-ft) of torque. The electric motor sits directly behind the TFSI, occupying the space of the torque converter upstream of the modified 8-speed tiptronic. The transmission sends torque to the front wheels.

A crash-protected area of the luggage compartment houses a light, compact lithium-ion battery that provides 1.3 kWh of nominal power and generates 39 kW. Depending on requirements, it is air-cooled in two ways - by means of a blower from the interior or by means of an internal refrigerant circuit coupled to the automatic air conditioning system. This technology largely maintains the rechargeable battery within the appropriate temperature range, thereby ensuring that the vehicle operates on electric power a comparatively large percentage of the time.

The Audi A6 hybrid can achieve speeds of up to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) purely on electricity; at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28 mph), it has a range of 3 km. It can also operate wîth the combustion engine only or in hybrid mode; in the deceleration phases, it recovers power and activates both the engine and the electric motor together when accelerating quickly. Special indicators on the instrument cluster and on the MMI monitor provide of detailed display of the different driving conditions.

The Audi A6 hybrid provides the power of a V6, combined wîth the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder engine. It accelerates in 7.3 seconds from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph), top speed is 238 km/h (147.89 mph) and the average fuel consumption is 6.2 liters per 100 km (37.94 ÚS mpg), a CO2 emissions level of 142 grams per km (228.53 g/mile).

Source - Audi
For more information and related vehicles, click here

Chevrolet Spark Most Efficient U.S. Retail Electric Vehicle
NEW YORK – The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is the industry benchmark in retail electric vehicle efficiency with a combined city/highway EPA estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent. Compared to the average new vehicle, the Spark EV can potentially save its owners up to $9,000 in fuel cost over five years. The Spark EV goes on sale this summer in California and Oregon. 'Being able to provide our customers ...[Read more...]
Porsche Debuts Plug-In Panamera At Auto Shanghai
Today Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the 2014 Panamera at Auto Shanghai, the Asian market's leading auto show. The centerpiece of the show for Porsche is the appearance of the new Panamera S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid offering from the German automaker. Also making their debut are two luxurious Executive versions for the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo, which feature an extended wheelbase and a completely new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. With this launch, the Panamera l...[Read more...]
Porsche Debuts Plug-In Panamera At Auto Shanghai
Today Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the 2014 Panamera at Auto Shanghai, the Asian market's leading auto show. The centerpiece of the show for Porsche is the appearance of the new Panamera S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid offering from the German automaker. Also making their debut are two luxurious Executive versions for the Panamera S and Panamera 4S, which feature an extended wheelbase and a completely new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. With this launch, the Panamera line-up...[Read more...]
Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid wins EBUS Award
• Award for the advanced hybrid technology from Mercedes-Benz • Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid impresses with synergies from the passenger car segment • Judges praise the 'seriousness' of development efforts In the fuel cell bus category, the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid won the EBUS Award, the environmental award for public local transport. Roman Biondi, brand spokesman for Mercedes-Benz buses and EvoBus, and Ulrich Piotrowski, the Market Launch Manager for Mercedes-Benz hybrid and electric buses, a...[Read more...]
Ford Begins Taking Orders for C-MAX Hybrid – America's Most Affordable, Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Utility Vehicle
Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America's most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid – with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-to-drive character shared with well-handling cars including Ford Focus. The C-MAX is a compact hybrid utility vehicle and the company's first dedicated line of hybrids. The 2013 C-MAX Hybrid will be available this fall with a base...[Read more...]

Arrow Right 2012 Audi models
Audi A1 amplified
Audi A1 SAMURAI BLUE
Audi A1 Sportback
Audi A3
Audi A3 e-tron Electric
Audi A4
Audi A5
Audi A5 DTM
Audi A6
Audi A6 Allroad Quattro
Audi A6 Avant
Audi A7
Audi A8
Audi A8 L Security
Audi Q3
Audi Q3 jinlong yufeng
Audi Q5
Audi Q7
Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro
Audi R8
Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Editions
Audi R8 GRAND-AM
Audi R8 LMS ultra
Audi RS 4 Avant
Audi S5
Audi S6
Audi S6 Avant
Audi S7
Audi S7 Sportback
Audi S8
Audi TT RS
2012 Audi Concepts
Audi A2 Concept
Audi A6 L e-tron concept
Audi Q3 Vail Concept
Audi R8 e-tron
Audi RS Q3 Concept
Audi Urban Concept

Similar Automakers
BMWInfiniti
JaguarLand Rover
LexusMercedes-Benz
Similarly Sized Vehicles from 2012
Acura MDX
Acura ZDX
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
Audi A3
Audi A6
Audi A6 Allroad Quattro
Audi A6 Avant
Audi S5
Audi S6 Avant
BMW 3 Series

 
Audi: 2011-2020
Similar Automakers
Audi History
Other models by Audi
Manufacturer Website

Related Articles and Event Coverage
2011 Detroit Auto Show

Audi
Monthly Sales FiguresVolume
April 201313,157 
March 201313,253 
February 201310,877 
January 201310,056 
December 201214,841 
November 201212,067 
October 201211,708 
September 201212,302 
August 201211,527 
July 201211,707 
June 201212,664 
May 201211,503 
(More Details)

 
80
A1
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
Front 225
Q3
Q5
Q7
Quattro
R15
R8
RS 7
RS4
RS5
Sport Quattro
TT
UW 220

Image Left 2011 A6
© 1998-2012. All rights reserved. The material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.