Audi introduces new biturbo V6 TDI engine to executive class models
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Audi has just announced that a new biturbo V6 TDI engine will enter production, to power executive class Audi models to 62mph in a fraction over five seconds and returns up to 44.1mpg. The new advanced new biturbo TDI engine heads the diesel line-up in the A6 Saloon, Avant, allroad quattro and A7 Sportback ranges, with OTR prices starting from £43,810.
It is available now in the A6 Saloon and Avant and A7 Sportback (and later in 2012 in A6 allroad), with first deliveries in the spring. The 313ps A6 Saloon 3.0 BiTDI quattro reaches 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds, has a top speed of 155mph, combined MPG of 44.1 and CO2 emissions of 169g/km.
Power is transmitted from the BiTDI engine via an eight-speed tiptronic transmission to the latest generation quattro all-wheel-drive system, which features a self-locking centre differential and torque vectoring for optimum traction control and stability. The car also comes with a sound actuator in the exhaust system that generates a “petrol engined” sports car exhaust note, to match the remarkable performance.
The new BiTDI engine is available in conjunction with SE and S line specification in the A6 Saloon, A6 Avant and A7 Sportback. Highlights that are common to all these models include satellite navigation linked to a 6.5-inch retractable colour monitor, Milano leather upholstery, the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system controlling throttle response, transmission shift points and steering feel, the Audi parking system plus, light and rain sensors, cruise control and keyless go push-button engine ignition.











