"Audi A6" 1997 - review and photo

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Audi A6 is a front- and all-wheel drive German business class car, first introduced to the public in 1997. A6 was based on the C5 platform, and the car body received a factory index 4B. The car was produced in two versions. It is a four-door sedan and station wagon, also referred to as the "Avant".

What is the "Audi A6" 1997? Photo, review and technical characteristics of the car - later in our article.

Design

The car received an extremely original and modern design for those years. Front - linzovannaya optics, a huge grille and a streamlined bumper. All lines look proportional and neat. It is worth saying that the sedan distinguished itself by the minimum coefficient of aerodynamic drag. Its value is 0.28 Cx. Also, according to Car and Driver magazine, the German car "Audi A6" entered the top 10 best cars of 2000 and 2001. The designers did their best - they managed to create a serious competitor to such cars as the BMW of the fifth series andMercedes E-Class.

Unlike other German counterparts, the 1997 Audi A6 is not afraid of corrosion. This is due to the galvanized body. After more than 20 years, you can find specimens quite alive in bodywork. The situation with "BMW" and "Mercedes" of the same years is much more sad - it's a fact.

Salon

The interior design is very attractive. Many "Audi A6" have a rich level of equipment. The seats are comfortable, with good lateral and lumbar support. There is also heating and electric drive. Leather steering wheel with comfortable grip. The instrument panel is arrow, in the center there is an on-board computer. The interior looks presentable due to high-quality wood inserts, soft plastic and leather seats. There are more places inside than in A4. Note that the basic package included:

• Four airbags.
• Heated and power mirrors.
• Power windows with closers.
• Split air conditioner.
• Cabin carbon filter.
• ABS system.
• Electric headlight range control.
• Central lock.
• Anti-theft system.
• Immobilizer.

The build quality of the cabin is at a high level - the owners note. There are no extraneous noises and squeaks on the go.

Specifications

Let's move on to the technical part. This car was equipped with both gasoline and diesel engines. The line of gasoline opens atmospheric 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 125 horsepower. Also, a turbocharged engine was installed on the Audi. With the same volume, he developed from 150 to 180 horsepower, depending on the degree of forcing. Next in the hierarchy are atmospheric engines again. This is a two-liter 130-horsepower unit and a 165-horsepower 2.4-liter engine. There are two 2.7-liter turbocharged engines in the lineup. Their power is 230 and 250 horsepower, respectively. There is a three-liter naturally aspirated engine with 220 horsepower in the line. And flagship among all is the 300-horsepower V-shaped 4.2-liter internal combustion engine.

The range of "solid fuel" units is not so diverse. Only two engines with different degrees of forcing are presented here. This is a 1.9-liter engine that develops 110 and 130 horsepower, as well as a 2.5-liter. The latter has a power of 150 to 180 horsepower.

Which motor is better to choose? If you don’t want to spend a lot on repairs and fuel, you should consider atmospheric gasoline engines of 1.8 liters or a simple diesel 1.9.

Dynamics of acceleration

As noted in the reviews, "Audi A6" 1997 is a pretty frisky car. The only exceptions are some modifications. This is a 1.9-liter diesel engine, with which the car accelerates to hundreds in 12.3 seconds on the mechanics and in 14 seconds on the machine. The rest of the situation is rosy. For example, "Audi A6" 1997 1.8 turbo accelerates to hundreds in 9.4 seconds. The atmospheric version will be a second slower. And "Audi A6" 1997 2, 4 accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 9, 2-10, 7 seconds. Remarkably, there is a big difference between the 1.8-literand a 2.4-liter engine in terms of dynamics is not. Therefore, most choose the first versions.

Pendant

The machine has a fully independent suspension with anti-roll bar. Of the features - aluminum levers. Many are afraid of them, because earlier on the A4-x "Audi" there were problems with them. But on the A6, these levers are much more reliable, and their resource is 100-150 thousand kilometers. Springs are offered as elastic elements, but an air suspension was also optionally installed on the Audi.

Steering - power steering rack. Here, too, there are features. The car received the Servotronic system, thanks to which the steering force changes depending on the current speed. Simply put, the steering wheel does not feel loose on the track, and when parking it can easily be rotated with one hand. This function was previously practiced on the BMW fifth series. The steering column is adjustable in height and angle. As an option, the manufacturer provided three-position memory.

How does this car behave on the go? "Audi A6" 1997 behaves well both in the city and beyond. The machine perfectly swallows all the bumps and at the same time quite maneuverable, despite its weight. But I must say that many copies available on the secondary market require investments in the suspension. Aluminum levers are a very expensive thing, for which not every car enthusiast is ready to fork out.

Conclusion

So, we have considered what apresents "Audi A6" 1997. In general, this is a very good, comfortable and fast car. But you need to understand that the A6 is primarily a business class, and therefore regular investment for the old Audi is the norm. The average price of this car is now 250 thousand rubles. But in order to keep this car in good condition, you need to invest in it at least half of this price per year.