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Audi S6 (C4) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (280 HP)

Audi S6 (C4) · 1994 - 1997 · Petrol

The Audi S6 (C4) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (280 HP) produces 280 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and reaches 249 km/h.

Power
280 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
7.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h

Engine

Power 280 hp
Power (kW) 206 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 4,172 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 80 l

Performance

Top speed 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

City consumption 17.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 249 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,798 mm
Width 1,803 mm
Height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,692 mm
Cargo volume 510 l
Unladen weight 1,740 kg
Gross weight limit 2,290 kg
Tyre size 225/50/R16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Audi S6 (C4) 4.2L V8 quattro 4AT AWD (280 HP) compared with 2,850 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 280 hp 141 hp
better than 94%
Torque 400 Nm 214 Nm
better than 94%
Top speed 249 km/h 195 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.1 s 11.4 s
better than 92%
CO2 emissions 249 g/km 209 g/km
better than 18%
Cargo volume 510 l 450 l
better than 81%
Unladen weight 1,740 kg 1,309 kg
better than 7%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Audi S6 (C4)

Trims and engine versions — Audi S6 (C4)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.2L Turbo 4AT AWD (230 HP) Petrol 230 hp 400 Nm 8.1 s 237 km/h 10.7 l/100 km
2.2L Turbo 6MT AWD (230 HP) Petrol 230 hp 350 Nm 6.7 s 241 km/h 10.7 l/100 km 254 g/km
4.2L V8 quattro 6MT AWD (280 HP) Petrol 280 hp 400 Nm 5.9 s 249 km/h 13.0 l/100 km 309 g/km