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| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2009 Audi S6 4dr Sdn |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $99500.00 |
| Destination Charge | $800.00 |
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V10 |
| Displacement | 5.2L/318 |
| Fuel System | FSI Direct |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 435 @ 6800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 398 @ 3000 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Tiptronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.17 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.34 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.40 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 15.2 (Est) |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 10.4 (Est) |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 190 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | -TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4486.4 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Trapezoidal-Link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 15.2 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.0 x - TBD - |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P265/35ZR19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P265/35ZR19 |
| Spare Tire Size | P265/35ZR19 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 9 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 9 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 9 |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Servotronic |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | - TBD - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | - TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 80 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 112.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 194.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 79.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.8 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 63.3 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 62.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 19.3 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | - TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | S6 |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan |
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Drivetrain: 4 Years/80,000 km Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited km Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited km |
| EXTERIOR | |
| 19" 5-arm wing design aluminum alloy wheels | |
| P265/35ZR19 tires | |
| Full-size spare tire | |
| Front fenders w/flared wheel wells | |
| Aluminum hood & fenders | |
| Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof-inc: sunshade, pinch protection | |
| Body-colour front bumper-inc: air intakes, lip spoiler | |
| Body-colour rear bumper | |
| Rear diffuser | |
| Integrated rear spoiler | |
| Aluminum door sill trim w/S6 logo | |
| Single-frame trapezoidal platinum gray grille w/vertical chrome stripes | |
| Adaptive bi-xenon headlights-inc: heated retractable washers, light sensor | |
| Front/rear fog lights | |
| Coming/leaving home-inc: delay on exterior light shut off when exiting vehicle or activating remote entry (2008) | |
| Puddle lights in all (4) doors | |
| LED brake lights | |
| Auto-dimming pwr folding heated brushed aluminum mirrors-inc: 2-position memory, passenger reverse tilt down, door area lighting (2008) | |
| 4-position intermittent speed-sensitive rain-sensing wipers | |
| Body-colour door handles w/aluminum trim | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Silk Nappa leather seating surfaces-inc: door panel inserts, centre armrest | |
| 12-way pwr heated front sport seats-inc: integrated head restraints, 4-way pwr lumbar, 2-position driver seat memory, manual driver thigh extender | |
| Split-folding heated rear seat-inc: locking seatbacks, adjustable head restraints, removable ski sack | |
| Carbon atlas interior trim | |
| Full length centre console-inc: ashtray, 12V lighter, front centre armrest w/storage, rear auxiliary 12V pwr outlet | |
| Rear centre armrest w/(2) retractable cupholders | |
| Front/rear floor mats | |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel-inc: aluminum shift paddles, contrast stitching, 2-position memory | |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column | |
| Backlit instrument cluster w/auto brightness control-inc: tachometer, fuel gauge, speedometer | |
| Digital odometer w/service interval indicator | |
| Advanced parking system w/rearview camera | |
| Audi side assist | |
| HomeLink universal garage door opener | |
| Navigation system-inc: voice recognition | |
| Multi-Media Interface (MMI)-inc: 7" TFT colour high-resolution display screen, vehicle diagnostics, cell phone, audio functions, digital clock w/date | |
| Direct-measuring tire pressure monitoring system (2008) | |
| 3-blink 1-touch lane changing feature in turn signals | |
| Pwr windows-inc: pwr retention, 1-touch up/down, pinch protection, convenient open/close w/key in driver door (2008) | |
| Central locking system-inc: doors, trunk, fuel door, selective unlocking | |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: selective unlocking, trunk open, panic function, interior light activation, alarm system, folding key (2008) | |
| Advanced key w/start button | |
| Emergency & valet keys (2008) | |
| Cruise control | |
| Remote releases-inc: trunk, fuel door, glove box (2008) | |
| Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer | |
| Bose premium sound system-inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer in glove box, (13) speakers, AudioPilot noise compensation | |
| Audi music interface | |
| Sirius satellite radio | |
| Bluetooth cell phone preparation | |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system-inc: rear outlets on B-pillars & rear console, pollution filter, pollen filter, auto air recirculation, air quality sensor, humidity sensor, sun angle sensor (2008) | |
| Rear window defogger w/timer | |
| Valet button to lock glove box | |
| (2) front cupholders | |
| (2) rear ashtrays | |
| Gray birch wood interior trim-inc: instrument panel, centre console, door panel | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/digital compass | |
| Overhead console-inc: eyeglasses compartment, HomeLink garage door opener | |
| Black headliner | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | |
| (4) assist handles w/slow retraction feature (2008) | |
| Dual front/rear reading lights | |
| Illuminated lighter, ashtray, trunk, glove box, LED footwells, door handles (2008) | |
| Interior lighting-inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, time delay, auto-on when key removed, front door exit lights (2008) | |
| Aluminum & leather-wrapped shift knob | |
| Front seatback storage nets | |
| Storage drawer under front seats (2008) | |
| Coat hooks-inc: (2) rear roof, (2) B-pillar (2008) | |
| (4) tie-down eyelets w/cargo net | |
| Cargo area auxiliary 12V pwr outlet | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 5.2L DOHC FSI 40-valve V10 engine | |
| 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission w/dynamic shift program (DSP) | |
| Torsen torque sensing centre differential w/40-60 split | |
| Front/rear electronic differential locks (EDL) | |
| Electronic stabilization program 8.0 (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) | |
| quattro permanent all-wheel drive system | |
| Trunk-mounted battery w/energy management system, retained accessory pwr | |
| 110-amp/hr battery | |
| 190-amp alternator | |
| 4-link front sport suspension w/reduce feedback through steering | |
| Independent trapezoidal link toe-controlled rear sport suspension | |
| Front/rear gas-filled shock absorbers | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | |
| Servotronic vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel pwr vented disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system-inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist | |
| Exhaust system-inc: (4) polished oval tailpipes | |
| Tool kit (2008) | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system-inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist | |
| Dual front advanced 2-stage supplemental airbags | |
| Front side-impact airbags | |
| Front passenger occupant detection for airbag | |
| SIDEGUARD side curtain airbags | |
| Front 3-point seat belts-inc: automatic pretensioners, belt force limiters, height adjustable upper mounts | |
| Rear 3-point seat belts w/automatic pretensioners | |
| All-passenger convertible locking retractors (ELR & ALR modes) | |
| Child safety rear door locks | |
| ISOFIX & upper rear child seat anchors | |
| LATCH system for outboard rear seats | |
| Glow-in-the-dark emergency interior trunk release | |
| Electronic stabilization program 8.0 (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) | |
| LED daytime running lights | |
| Crash sensor system-inc: central unlocking, interior lighting on (2008) | |
| First aid kit (2008) | |
| PROCESSING-OTHER | |
| PROCESSING-OTHERInfo | **ALL STANDARDS ARE 2009 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** |