Getting 21 Miles a Gallon: The Audi S6 for 2007
In 2007 Audi released the S6 Base to the car-buying market. The S6 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.2-liter ten-cylinder engine, which makes 21 highway miles and 15 city. The S6 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Performance
The S6 Base is equipped with a Volkswagen 5.2 liter ten-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.
The fuel system for the 2007 S6 is a traditional Bosch MED-9.1, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 21.10 gallons.
The S6 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
S6 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the S6 Base are 79.20 inches wide by 193.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $72,000, with an invoice cost of $66,148. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The S6 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2007 model year was unsuccessful for the Audi S6. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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