2009 Audi S6 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Easily distinguishable by the row of LED running lights that graces both sides of its front bumper, Audi’s sport-inspired version of its A6 executive scoot, the S6, has much more than visual cues to separate it from its little brothers. This four-door, five-passenger luxury sport sedan comes standard with the six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, Audi’s quattro AWD and a 435-hp, 5.2-liter V10 designed by Lamborghini.
With a suspension further tuned for an even more aggressive and sporty ride than that of the already impressive A6, some would say the ride of the S6 borders on harsh. Its 19-inch wheels help the eyes complete a path around the more zealous bodykit that immediately lets you know you’re not looking at your average A6. The interior is similarly accented with sportier styling and optional carbon-fiber accents. Seats are bolstered with extra support for spirited weekend jaunts along the pavement, but still have enough comfort for long-distance travel - although the suspension and road noise might jar some of that comfort away. Audi’s quattro AWD system has recently been tuned to give an uneven torque bias to the rear wheels of 60 percent, meant to make the car feel a bit more like it has RWD.
The engine is unchanged from last year, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s pleasantly aggressive under hard acceleration and refined at cruising speeds. Although with 90% of its almost 400 lb-ft of torque available at 2,300 rpm, you might find yourself hearing more anger than idle. Additional upgrades have been made to the chassis and brakes, and the transmission and steering have been specially tuned as well, perhaps due to some past criticism about the neutral feel of the A6’s steering.
Standard safety features for the S6 include dual front, front side, and curtain side airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, an anti-skid system, a tire-pressure monitor, and daytime running lights.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 255 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mats: front and rear · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.80 · Locking differential: front
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: aluminum
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing