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1997-2005 Audi A6 Avant review
In 1997 the scene changed strikingly for the A6. With the introduction of an ambitious new design (C5) and a new pack of engines, the A6 moved up a notch and was positioned alongside the hegemonic BMW 5-Series and the solid Mercedes E-Class. The Italian redesigned body presented a very modern design with a dramatic fastback styling that set the trend for the Audi lineup and gave the relatively large station wagon a very aerodynamic shell with a low coefficient of drag of 0.28. In 2000 and 2001, the fifth-generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list. This new A6 presented itself with a wide range of engines and configurations. The crisp 30-valve 2.4 and 2.8 V6 engines represented the bulk of the A6's development programme, with a multitude of other engine configurations available throughout the globe. As an alternative to the manual transmission, a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission was also available.Model Range:
1.8L 150 hp Turbo I4
2.4L 165/170 hp V6
2.8L 193 hp V6
3.0L 220 hp V6
2.7L 250hp Bi-turbo V6
4.2L 300 hp V8
1.9L 110/115/130 hp Diesel I4
2.5L 150/155/180 hp Diesel V6
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