Audi A6 4.2 quattro S-line: First drive!

Here's a driving report about the Audi A6 4.2 quattro S-line including a video.

Audi's A6 is a well-liked luxury sedan around these parts. Outstanding dynamics, unique/good looks and a high-quality interior have left all who've driven it impressed.

So when we heard that a 2006 Audi A6 with the 4.2-liter V8 and Quattro all-wheel drive was coming to roost for a spell, we got excited. An 80-horsepower boost just had to cure the problem, right? After all, the 2004 Audi S4 we last tested, which had essentially the same engine, left quite an impression, and plenty of melted rubber, in its wake.

In A6 form, the 4.2-liter DOHC five-valve-per-cylinder V8 engine puts out 335 horsepower at 6600 rpm, while 310 pound-feet of torque arrives at 3500 rpm. Our test car came with a Tiptronic six-speed automatic — the only gearbox available.

It's not particularly cheap, though, as the base price of a 2006 Audi A6 4.2 with standard Quattro rises to $54,490, compared to $44,690 for a 3.2-liter V6 Quattro. With options, our 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro test car tripped the price-o-meter to the tune of $64,840.

Related news: GermanCarBlog, P4MR, Audi A6

Source: Inside Line

Audi A6 4.2 quattro S-line: First drive!

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