2012 Audi A6

The newly redesigned 2012 Audi A6

Audi has left nothing untouched in the newly redesigned Audi A6, from the exterior's classic, yet contemporary appearance to a variety of powertrain options that include the award-winning 2.0 TFSI® and 3.0 TFSI engines.
Impressive performance and efficiency contribute to the overall appeal of the all-new
2012 A6, as does the exterior. The extended wheelbase shortens overhangs to give the Audi A6 a more performance-oriented look while delivering improved ride quality and interior space. High-efficiency diode lasers are used to weld the roof to the side panel frame structure yielding a sleek 'zero joint' seam. The Audi A6 exterior exhibits strength and agility, with its sloped roofline that provides exceptional aerodynamics and sporty driving characteristics.

Rounding out the interior are innovative technologies designed to assist drivers, such as available Audi MMI®, Google Earth™ combined with Google™ Local Search, Wi-Fi® hot spot for up to eight devices and the ability to find the lowest gas prices or view weather forecasts. In addition, the combination of the Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth® audio streaming allows for seamless Internet radio and audio file streaming.

Stability and control are enhanced through the use of advanced technologies and
materials, including Audi quattro®, ESC, and extensive use of lightweight aluminum in
the suspension for superior handling. Night vision assistant, head-up display, and lane assist technologies are also available.



Key points
The all-new 2012 Audi A6 represents the core of the Audi luxury sport sedan lineup. It
features lightweight construction, with a muscular exterior that exudes athleticism and elegance. The interior offers convenience technologies, such as the Audi MMI system, and materials and appointments that are best in class. The primary drivetrain is the 3.0T quattro, with a 2.0T FWD Audi engine mated to a multitronic® transmission available.

Drivetrain
- 3.0T quattro sedan (core model for the Ú.S. market):
- 3.0 liter TFSI supercharged V6, generating 310 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque with
eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission
- quattro AWD with asymmetric rear-biased torque distribution of 40/60 front/rear
- 0-60 mph = 5.3 seconds (vs. 5.9 on predecessor)
- 2.0T sedan:
- 2.0 liter TFSI four-cylinder turbocharged front-wheel-drive Audi multitronic CVT
- generating 211 hp
- best-in-class fuel economy
- Drivetrain features the Audi Innovative Thermal Management and Energy

Recuperation System
- Audi drive select, which adjusts steering, throttle and transmission settings
- Audi pre sense initiates protective measures if it detects an imminent collision
- Expected fuel economy (EPA estimates expressed in mpg):
- 3.0T: 19 city / 28 hwy / 22 combined
- 2.0T: 24 city / 33 hwy / 28 combined (best-in-class)

Exterior
- Holistic approach to lightweight construction – every component was optimized in
the design process
- Body is a hybrid construction of aluminum body panels with steel frame
- 20 percent aluminum content
- Aluminum suspension reduces unsprung weight and improves ride and handling
- Body weight has been reduced by more than 66 lb vs. predecessor
- Front-rear weight distribution ratio of 55/45
- Ú.S. curb weight:
- A6 3.0T is 4,045 lb, 78 lb lighter than its predecessor
- A6 2.0T is 3,682 lb, 165 lb lighter than its predecessor

Interior
- Wraparound skyline design of cockpit
- Metallic accents, including chrome bezels framing air vents
- Fully redesigned seats with emphasis on ergonomic comfort and support
- Available ventilated seats
- Cold weather package includes heated rear seats and heated steering wheel
- Audi automatic air conditioning, a three- or available four-zone system that outperforms the previous version

Technology
- The 2012 A6 features comes with the latest generation Audi MMI
- Available Audi connect, enhancing Audi MMI with:
- Google Earth and Google Local Search
- Real-time weather and traffic information, fuel updates, and news
- Wi-Fi, creating a rolling hotspot for up to eight users
- myAudi Destinations where, by logging on to Google Maps™, up to 50 destinations can be downloaded and cached by myAudi registered users
- Distinctive, functional and efficient full LED headlights available

- Availability of the latest generation of driver assistance systems, including:
- Audi pre sense and pre sense plus
- Audi night vision assistant
- Head-up display
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go function
- Audi side assist
- Audi music interface: CD player, SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio (with complimentary three-month subscription) and dual SD card slots. Also available:
- 14-speaker, 630-watt BOSE® Surround Sound system
- 15-speaker, 1,300-watt Bang & Olufsen® Advanced Sound System
- Glove box CD changer
- HD Radio™

Safety
- More than 4,000 crash simulations carried out to ensure that each component is
designed and manufactured to exacting standards
- Front-end crumple zone carefully constructed to absorb energy from frontal
impact; engine and front axle divert energy to fortified floor and tunnel structure
- Side and rear of vehicle feature similar design characteristics with maximum
safety achieved in all situations
- Adaptive restraint system that works in concert with the Audi pre sense safety system, actively adapting airbag and seatbelt functions based on factors that include heights of occupants
- Side and curtain airbags
- Impact prevention features include low lift coefficients at both axles, making the
2012 Audi A6 very stable and secure, even at high speeds
- Stability control systems, driver assistance systems, and available quattro AWD
provide additional impact prevention attributes
- All A6 variants equipped with ESC and Audi pre sense, initiating protective measures if it detects an imminent collision; Audi pre sense plus with Audi adaptive cruise control with stop and go function available
- Audi pre sense system monitors activity behind the car, activating if a rear-end
impact appears imminent
- Audi side assist option warns of the presence of other vehicles

Source - Audi

Audi A6 Named Car of the Year by Rocky Mountain Automotive Press

• 2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI selected as 2012 Rocky Mountain Car of the Year
• A6 chosen for supercharged performance, quattro® all-wheel-drive grip and sophisticated design
• Award presented at Denver International Auto Show

The 2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI received the 2012 Car of the Year Award by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Given to five category winners, the 2012 Vehicle of the Year Awards honor new vehicles for sale in the Rocky Mountain region for their value, performance, fuel economy, comfort and safety. The award was presented yesterday to Audi of America during a special ceremony at the opening of the Denver International Auto Show.

The field for the 2012 awards included every significant new car, pickup, crossover and SÚV for sale in the Rocky Mountain West. More than 70 models received test-drive evaluations in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Útah and Wyoming over the past months by members of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press.

Chosen as the best new car to own and drive in the Rocky Mountain West, the all-new 2012 Audi A6 boasts an all-aluminum 3.0 L TFSI® supercharged V6 engine with 310 horsepower. One of Audi's most innovative and technologically-advanced models to date, the A6 makes up to 2,000 decisions per second to assist the driver. Safety in the all-new Audi A6 is enhanced by a thermal imaging camera with Night Vision Assistant, the Audi Pre-Sense Plus safety system and quattro® all-wheel drive technology. Other intelligent features include head-up display and a MMI® Touch pad that recognizes handwriting in multiple languages. Audi is the first company worldwide to feature factory-installed wireless internet, enabling features such as Audi connect™ for real-time weather, traffic news and live fuel prices, and MMI Navigation with 3-D Google Earth™ images.

Source - Audi