Search

Program for Germany, Status: 02/05/25 1/3 Audi A7 Sportback 50 TFSI e quattro S tronic 195 kW / 220 kW Engine / electrics Engine type Inline 4-cylinder engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valveplay compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 1984 / 82.5 x 92.8 / 9.6 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 195 (265) / 5250 - 6500 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 370 (272.9) / 1600 - 4500 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e Charging time AC 0-100%, 3ph 16A@230V in min 150 Max. charging capacity AC in kW 7.4 Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 3 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Voltage level of the HV battery in volts 400 Hybrid Battery type (high-voltage) / number of cells Lithium-ion / 104 Gross / net battery capacity in kWh 17.9 / 14.4 Max. system output in kW (PS) 220 (299) Continuous electrical output in kW 55 Total system torque output in Nm (lb-ft) 450 (331.9) Electrical torque output in Nm (lb-ft) 350 (258.1) Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro all-wheel drive with ultra technology Clutch Hydraulically actuated dual clutch (wet) Transmission type 7-speed S tronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 3.188 / 2.190 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 1.517 / 1.057 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 0.738 / 0.557 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.433 / - Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 2.750 / 4.410 / - Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Wheels (basic) // Tires (basic) Cast aluminum 8 J x 18 // 225 / 55 R 18 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio

Program for Germany, Status: 02/05/25 1/3 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro S tronic 195 kW / 270 kW Engine / electrics Engine type Inline 4-cylinder engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valveplay compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 1984 / 82.5 x 92.8 / 9.6 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 195 (265) / 5250 - 6500 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 370 (272.9) / 1600 - 4500 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e Charging time AC 0-100%, 3ph 16A@230V in min 150 Max. charging capacity AC in kW 7.4 Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 3 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Voltage level of the HV battery in volts 400 Hybrid Battery type (high-voltage) / number of cells Lithium-ion / 104 Gross / net battery capacity in kWh 17.9 / 14.4 Max. system output in kW (PS) 270 (367) Continuous electrical output in kW 55 Total system torque output in Nm (lb-ft) 500 (368.8) Electrical torque output in Nm (lb-ft) 350 (258.1) Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro all-wheel drive with ultra technology Clutch Hydraulically actuated dual clutch (wet) Transmission type 7-speed S tronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 3.188 / 2.190 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 1.517 / 1.057 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 0.738 / 0.557 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.433 / - Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 2.750 / 4.410 / - Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Wheels (basic) // Tires (basic) Cast aluminum flow forming 8.5 J x 19 // 245 / 45 R 19 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance

This signifies that, after the A8 and the A7, Audi has now fully electrified a third model line. A belt alternator starter (BAS) works together with a lithium-ion battery with 10 Ah capacity. In combination with the six-cylinder engines, a 48V mild hybrid system is used. The A6 can coast between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2 and 99.4 mph) and the start-stop kicks in right from 22 km/h (13.7 mph). During deceleration, the BAS recovers up to 12 kW of energy. In real-world driving, the mild hybrid technology based on 48V reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers. Body and dimensions – more legroom in the business class Long journeys are the domain of the new Audi A6. With a generous amount of space, many convenience features and minimal interior noise, the business-class sedan pampers driver and passengers alike. Its interior is even larger than on the outgoing model – the A6 beats the core competitors in important criteria such as legroom in the rear. The A6 is perfectly equipped for long journeys with new convenience functions. The seats are all-new. The top-of-the-line options include the customized contour front seats with numerous adjustment functions, optionally fitted with ventilation and massage function. The optional air quality package provides a subtle fragrance and improves the air with an ionizer. The optional panoramic glass sunroof floods the interior with light. The luggage compartment, with its capacity of 530 liters (18.7 cu ft) will accommodate two golf bags crosswise, while the trunk lid can be closed electrically with a kicking motion as an option. The low noise level of the A6 also makes it an ideal long-distance specialist. The body structure is a major factor in achieving this.Designed with a mixed steel and aluminum construction, the body is extremely rigid. It provides the basis for high torsional stiffness, minimal body movement and the sporty, precise handling.

Operating system In the A8 luxury sedan and in the new A7 Sportback, the MMI touch response operating concept is already in use; it is now also making its way into the A6: Two touch displays with tactile and acoustic feedback, both tilted toward the driver, replace the rotary/pushbutton control and most buttons and controls on the predecessor model. The new concept is futuristic; it can be used and customized intuitively like a smartphone, and transfers Audi’s quality aspirations from the analog to the digital world. The top display, located centrally in the instrument panel, is used to control the infotainment. If the MMI navigation plus is specified, the display has a 10.1-inch screen diagonal. The bottom display measures 8.6 inches and is located on the center console. The driver uses it to manage the climate control, the convenience functions and text input; the driver’s wrist can sit comfortably on the selector lever of the automatic transmission. MMI search is based on free text input. If the driver is, say, looking for a restaurant, a list of hits appears after just a few letters. On both MMI touch response displays the graphical user interface features a clear design so that the customer can assimilate the information quickly. The menu structure remains flat; on the top display users can adjust the start screen icons, similar to smartphone apps, in accordance with their personal preferences. The operating tiles can be moved to the required location on the screen by means of drag-and-drop and various favorite buttons created on the left-hand edge of the screen. For other frequently used functions, the driver can also create shortcuts in the bottom screen and access various vehicle functions directly. These include radio stations, contacts from the phone book or apps. The voice control, standard in the new Audi A6, is based on natural language voice control, allowing the user to talk almost freely.

While the A8 stands for prestige and the A7 for progressiveness in Audi’s new premium class design language, the new A6 exudes technical elegance. The signature of the HD Matrix LED headlights visualizes the Sedan’s high level of technology. In the interior too, the new A6 reinforces the brand claim “Vorsprung durch Technik.” The A6 offers this with the black-panel design on the instrument panel, which creates a flowing transition between display and trim panel. This is the most modern interior in its class at present. The numerous trim variants allow wide-ranging characters to make their mark, from elegant through sporty. Exterior design The new Audi A6 is 4,939 meters (16.2 ft) long, 1,886 meters (6.2 ft) wide and just 1,457 meters (4.8 ft) high. The exterior stands out with its balanced proportions, visually shorter overhangs, athletically taut surfaces, sharply defined edges and striking lines. The Sedan’s Singleframe grille is wider and set down lower than on the predecessor model. It conveys an initial impression of technological expertise. Large, side air inlets with functional air curtains emphasize the Sedan’s sporty character; pronounced contours bring them to a finish lower down. Seen from the side too, the design of the A6 is tauter than before. A contour stretches across the top section of the sheet metal body, which starts as an edge in the hood and ends at the rear as a separating edge. The defining theme on the sides is the quattro sculpture, represented by striking muscles above the wheel arches – a throwback to the blisters of the Audi Ur-quattro. The arched shoulder line runs slightly lower across the doors. In the associated lower section, pronounced sideblades emphasize the dynamic side view. A characteristic domed arch dominates the roofline of the new Audi A6. The C-pillar is much flatter and the entire window line much more dynamic than before. The entire center of the car sits centrally between the axles.

This signifies that, after the A8 and the A7, Audi has now fully electrified another model line. All models with V6 engines have a 48V main electrical system. At its heart is a belt alternator starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft. During deceleration the BAS can recover up to 12 kW of power, store the power in a separate lithium-ion battery with 10 Ah capacity, which is housed in the rear of the car. If the driver takes his foot off the accelerator between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2 and 99.4 mph), the new Audi A6 can coast with the engine switched off – up to 40 seconds. As soon as the driver accelerates again, the BAS starts the engine quickly and smoothly. The 48V system enables the function range of the start-stop mode to be extended up to 22 km/h (13.7 mph). The mild hybrid system is connected to the camera sensors to enhance comfort further. In this way, the engine starts from stationary even with the brake pressed once the front camera detects that the vehicle ahead starts to move. In real-world driving, MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers according to Audi measurements. Body and interior The body of the new A6 consists of an intelligent mix of materials of aluminum and steel. The ultra-high-strength backbone of the passenger cell is made from hot-formed steel components. In large areas of the body shell, Audi also uses sheet metal blanks where the wall thicknesses vary between 0.75 and 2.05 millimeters (0.03 – 0.08 in) depending on requirements. These blanks combine low weight with high strength. The body shell also uses aluminum parts, for instance on the parcel shelf and the C-pillar supports. The doors, the hood, the front wings and the trunk lid are also made of aluminum sheet parts. The new Audi A6 in the lightest model variant, which will be launched at a later date, is 1,645 kilograms (3,626.6 lb) (without driver).

Following the Audi A6 e-tron, the Audi A5 family, and the Audi Q5 SUV in the summer, the company will introduce the Audi Q5 Sportback in November and the Audi A7 in early 2025. “We are expanding and rejuvenating our portfolio with these models. In addition to the numerous model launches, we are clearly focusing on lean structures and driving change within the company with the Audi Agenda.” With the realignment of Technical Development, the model series and the product strategy, Audi has laid the foundation for further organizational changes, Döllner continues. “We are positioning Audi in such a way that we can once again achieve the extraordinary.” Deliveries in Europe, the USA and China In Europe, the Audi brand delivered 503,746 cars from January to September this year, 9.8 percent fewer than in the same period last year. The decrease in e-cars was significantly lower: Audi handed over 71,998 all-electric vehicles to customers (-4.6 percent). The number of e-models delivered increased in Italy (+26.4 percent), France (+8.3 percent), and the United Kingdom (+4.1 percent). In the USA, Audi delivered 139,665 vehicles (-16.8 percent), including 16,558 e-cars (-6.1 percent). Reasons for the decrease include limited parts availability and logistical challenges. The largest model initiative in the company's history in the United States will begin at the end of 2024 with the market launch of the Audi Q6 e-tron. Audi handed over 477,247 cars in China, 8.5 percent fewer than in the same period last year. While the entire Chinese automotive market is undergoing a major transformation, Audi is repositioning itself with a clear strategy and an expanded portfolio. This year, the company and its partner FAW will start producing fully electric vehicles at the new plant in Changchun. Audi is also developing customized models for the Chinese market together with its partner SAIC.

These include the new Audi A5, the upcoming Audi A7, the Audi Sport models, and current and upcoming all-electric models. This is because the facility is designed for both combustion models as well as electric vehicles with their special requirements. Around 200 guests from politics, the press, Audi, and its suppliers attended the opening today. Fred Schulze, Plant Manager at the Neckarsulm site: “With the investment in the new facility, Audi is setting the course for continuing its journey towards e-mobility and aligning the Neckarsulm site for a sustainable future. The construction project is an important milestone in the plant’s development and part of a future-proof infrastructure for production.” Rainer Schirmer, Chairman of the Works Council, praised: “With the refurbished paint shop, we have one of the most advanced facilities in the automotive industry with modern working conditions. This investment underlines our commitment to sustainability and ensures the future viability of our site.” Corrosion protection without heavy metals Audi Neckarsulm relies on efficient and modern methods for corrosion protection. In cathodic dip painting, for example, the body is now immersed upside down in the tank and turned using a rotation process which is new to Neckarsulm. This is more space-saving and more thorough, as it helps to avoid minimal air bubble formation and dirt deposits. A new, more energy-efficient process is also used for drying the cathodic dip coating. Instead of the previous external drying process, a so-called transverse drying process is now used, in which air is blown into the interior and the body is heated from the inside. As well as being more energy-efficient, the cross-dryer is also better suited to future electric and hybrid vehicles with their requirements for longer setting times. The new thin-film process, a new pre-treatment process that makes the previous phosphating process superfluous, also boosts system efficiency.