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Specs of Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic /1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic /Sedan 1999 - 2001/

What is the body type of Audi A6 (4B,C5)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Audi A6 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
312 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1999 A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
What is the power output of Audi A6 Sedan 1999 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
300 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Audi A6 Sedan 1999 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
4.2 l
4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1999 Audi 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Audi A6 (4B,C5) Sedan 1999 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 1999 Audi A6 Sedan?
4833 mm
190.28 in.
What is the width of 1999 Audi A6 Sedan?
1850 mm
72.83 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1999 Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
1730 kg
3814 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
2310 kg
5093 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 Audi A6 Sedan?
434 l
15.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1999 Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic?
5, automatic transmission Tiptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Start of production
April, 1999
End of production
May, 2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
19 l/100 km 12.4 US mpg
14.9 UK mpg
5.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
CO2 emissions
312 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 173.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 231.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
300 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
71.9 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
ARS, ASG
Engine displacement
4172 cm3 254.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84.5 mm 3.33 in.
Piston Stroke
93 mm 3.66 in.
Compression ratio
11:1
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max. weight
2310 kg 5093 lbs.
Max load
580 kg 1279 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
434 l 15.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
85 kg 187 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4833 mm 190.28 in.
Width
1850 mm 72.83 in.
Height
1453 mm 57.2 in.
Wheelbase
2759 mm 108.62 in.
Front track
1578 mm 62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track
1590 mm 62.6 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.68 m 38.32 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Semi-independent, coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
235/50 R16
Wheel rim size
8J x 16