Performance Review: Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi A6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro is the 6 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Audi A6 has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The A6 shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A6's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1920 kgs (4232 lbs) this makes the Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro in the same weight category as the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi A6 shares the same bhp with the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 429 bhp (319 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (454 bhp) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (454 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi A6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L 5.7L V8 (248.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A6.

The Audi A6 has a Power to weight ratio of 223.4 bhp per ton and 207.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 A6 competing with the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L 5.7L V8 (248.4 bhp per ton) or the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8 (248.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi A6 generating around 207.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1968 Jensen Interceptor FF 6.3L V8 (232.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1962 Iso Rivolta IR 340 5.4L V8 (232.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this made the Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro as fast as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (5.10 secs) the or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs). This Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro is also faster than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs) the and the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A6 and the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen

When talking about the performance of the Audi A6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.16 secs @ 103.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen (13.11 secs), the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy (13.12 secs), and the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG 4Drive (13.12 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 A6 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Audi A6 S6 5.2 Quattro then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2006 A6 Rivals List.

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