The second technology of the Audi A4, internally referred to as Typ 8E or B6, was launched in late 2000. It was based mostly on the all-new B6 platform by Volkswagen platform. The Audi A4 engine vary was additionally completely revised. The principle addition was the Audi A4 2.Four V6 engine in petrol variants. The B6 generation was the primary to be outfitted with the Fuel Stratification Injection (FSI) expertise in Audi's engines. The everlasting (Quattro) all wheel drive system was additionally introduced to the 1.9litre TDI and 2.5litre V6 TDI diesel engines. The physique of the Audi A4 additionally received some tweaks and was inspired by the C5 Audi A6.Aside from the 1.6litre model all of the opposite engines acquired improve of their power output or displacement improve. The 1.8litre 20 valve Turbo was now offered in two further variants i.e. with 148 bhp and a 178 bhp. A more highly effective 2.0 litre engine replaced the naturally aspirated 1.Eight litre unit, while the 2.Eight litre V6 engine was succeeded by an all-aluminium alloy 3.0litre powertrain.
All of those items nonetheless boasted a five valves per cylinder design. The most succesful of those items could generate 217 bhp and 221 lb- ft of torque. On the street the Audi A4 B6 generation was great however not good. The suspension was aluminium four hyperlink on the front and was mated with the low un-sprung weight of alloys as a a typical on all variations. This helped in minimizing the results of the entrance-wheel drive and returns a great dealing with and responsive steering. The quality of the journey is nice however there was nonetheless a really feel of front wheel drive vices. The B6 Audi A4 also increased the driver's confidence with its excellent braking, the car could possibly be gently put to a cease from 120mph with none effort. The B6 Audi A4 2.0 engine has an incredible engine observe and performs great between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. It proves a sensible different to the Mercedes C200 or BMW 318i. on the motorway the trip is so quiet and you can barely hear the wind or road noises. The facts that the engine is hanging on the front and the front wheel drive show when going on a twisty road or corners. However, the 1.Eight Quattro with 150bhp does not have such a problem due to the everlasting all-wheel drive system. Overall the perfect possibility for the B6 Audi A4 was the 2.4 V6 engine with a prime velocity of 140mph and 0-62mph value of 8.Eight seconds.
Other than the adaptive air suspension with controlled damping it provides different highlights. At higher speeds the entrance and rear wheels turn by up to 2 degrees in the identical direction, thus enhancing stability when travelling in a straight line or altering lanes. Aside from the shock absorbers and bellows, the digital chassis platform (ECP) also manages the dynamic all-wheel steering. In the Audi drive choose system, the driver can regulate the operation of the managed functions and components in six modes (dynamic, automatic, comfort, efficiency, allroad and elevate). In the UK the Audi A6 allroad quattro is fitted as standard with 19-inch wheels with 245/45 dimension tyres. The wheelbase of 2.93 metres gives the idea for generous quantities of house including the in depth elbow room in the entrance and rear and spacious knee room in the rear. Like the A6 Avant, it affords a luggage capacity of between 565 litres and 1,680 litres with the rear seats folded down. The rear seats could be break up-folded 40:20:40 as normal. Standard gear also contains the electric tailgate and the routinely opening luggage compartment cowl.
A rail system, a tensioning strap, a net and two bag hooks additionally type part of the usual specification. There is a way of quiet on board - courtesy of the rigid body made from an aluminium hybrid construction and the sophisticated aeroacoustics. The A6 allroad quattro options the same in depth infotainment vary present in its A6 and A7 sister fashions. The all-digital operating system comprising a prime giant display screen - measuring 10.1 inches in the highest-of-the-line model - is used to regulate the infotainment. On the 8.6-inch show beneath, the driver operates the local weather control, the comfort features and the textual content enter. The natural-language voice management uses each onboard information as well as knowledge from the cloud to process all enter. The navigation learns based mostly on previous journeys and can present the driver with suitable suggestions when selecting a route. The route is calculated online on the servers of service supplier Here and likewise onboard. The Audi connect on-line companies are break up into two packages - navigation & infotainment and emergency call & service. The myAudi app connects the user抯 smartphone seamlessly with the MMI; the Audi join key lets the driver unlock/lock the car, and start the engine using an Android smartphone via close to subject communication (NFC). Up to seven drivers can store round 400 functions in up to seven particular person profiles. The driver assist methods in the new Audi A6 allroad quattro provide even more comfort and safety. They are divided into two packages: The Tour help package deal includes capabilities such as effectivity help, adaptive cruise assist and emergency help. Town bundle features the intersection help and the exit warning. The central driver help controller (zFAS), which continuously calculates a mannequin of the automobile environment, provides the information supply for all these systems.
