Getting 27 – 28 Miles a Gallon: The Audi S6 for 1996
The restyled S6 Base is equipped with a Audi 2.2-liter 5-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 20 valves. The engine is paired with a Volkswagen 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.
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 S6 is 178.00 inches long, 68.20 inches wide, and 55.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the S6 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $26,500, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 S6 is a traditional Bosch Motronic SFI, 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 16.40 gallons.
The S6 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 19 in-city driving and 27 - 28 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1996 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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