2020 Audi S6 with new Mild Hybrid, Twin-Turbo V6

S6 is Back and Better Than Ever

When the all-new eighth generation Audi A6 debuted in 2018, an S-line variant was inevitable.  And so, Audi has delivered.  Introducing the 2020 Audi S6, the company's latest sports sedan that delivers performance and everyday usability. 

New twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine

At the heart of this new Audi S6 is a new twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 TFSI engine.  According to Audi, the TFSI engine was developed specifically to produce a wider range of torque when combined with an electric compressor, which is powered by a 48V mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) system.  The turbo motor combined with the electric compressor allows the S6 to achieve 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.  Looking closer at the MHEV system, you'll find a lithium-ion battery and a belt-driven alternator starter.  During braking, the system can recover up to 12 kW of power and feed it back into the battery.  According to Audi, the MHEV technology enables long coasting phases with the engine deactivated and a start-stop range that begins at 13.7 mph.

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Other Performance Features

Per Audi, the 2020 S6 comes standard with a a new eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission.  The company says the new eight-speed is well-suited for the low-end torque of the turbocharged V6, making it possible for the engine to consistently run near its ideal engine speed.  In addition, the S6 is equipped with standard quattro® all-wheel drive offering high-precision handling through active torque distribution to both axles.  In regular driving situations, the system delivers 60 percent of the torque to the rear axle and 40 percent to the front; when needed, power can be redirected to the opposite axle, with up to 70 percent of torque to the front or up to 85 percent to the rear axle. 

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Updated Exterior

On the outside, the S6 sporty design is enhanced by elements including S-model bumpers, platinum double-slat Singleframe® grille and aluminum exterior side mirrors.  Audi says the alu-optic front splitter creates a feeling of width at the front of the vehicle, connecting the two lower air inlets.  At the rear, the S6 features four S-specific tailpipes and a rear diffuser inlay in black chrome matte.  The S6 comes standard equipped with 20-inch, 5-arm design wheels with summer performance tires or available 21-inch, 5-twin-spoke V-design wheels with summer performance tires.

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Luxury Appointments

Looking inside the 2020 Audi S6, drivers will find a heated, 3-spoke multifunction heated steering wheel with S emblem, Valcona leather S sport seats with diamond stitch and stainless steel doorsills with an illuminated S logo adorn.  An available black optic package adds a black exterior kit with black exterior mirror housings and 21-inch 5-V-spoke star wheels in anthracite with summer tires.

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Tech bytes

Audi has integrated some impressive technology into the new S6. This includes an available full-color head-up display, standard MMI Navigation with MMI touch response system (10.1-inch upper, 8.6-inch lower), Audi smartphone interface that provides Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto integration for compatible devices, and available Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System.  Standard in the new S6 is the Audi virtual cockpit, which helps to enhance the infotainment and navigating experience through the large Google Earth imager or 3D city maps supported with 4G LTE.  In addition, the S6 has a full suite of standard and available driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise assist with traffic jam and turn assist and, Audi side assist with rear cross-traffic assist and vehicle exit warning.

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MSRP

The 2020 Audi S6 goes on sale in Europe this summer and should be available in the U.S. by the end of 2019.  The new S6 will come in two trims:  Premium Plus and Prestige.  The Premium Plus trim will start at $73,900; the Prestige trim will start at $77,800.

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