2020 Audi S6 & S7: America Gets ‘Em With 444hp 2.9 TFSI, Europe With 344hp V6 Diesel
Audi has unveiled the new S6, S6 Avant and S7 Sportback. Starting under the hood, Europeans get an electrified 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine that produces 344 hp (257 kW / 349 PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission which sends power to a quattro all-wheel drive system. In terms of performance, the S6 TDI Sedan can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.0 seconds. The S6 Avant and S7 Sportback can accomplish the same task in 5.1 seconds. While the latter models are a bit slower off the line, all three are limited to a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Those figures aren’t earth shattering, but the cars are pretty thrifty at the pump. According to Audi, fuel consumption ratings range from 6.2 L/100 km (37.9 mpg US / 45.5 mpg UK) to 6.5 L/100km (36.1 mpg US / 43.4 mpg UK). Likewise, CO2 emissions range from 164-171 g/km depending on the model and its tires / wheels. In other markets – including Asia, the Middle East ...