Not Your Uncle’s S6 – The Audi S6 for 1997
The Audi S6 is a 4-door car available at your Audi dealer. The S6 came in configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.2-liter five-cylinder engine, which makes 30 - 32 highway miles and 21 - 24 city. The S6 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Under the Hood
The restyled S6 Base is equipped with a 2.2-liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.
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.
Vehicle 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 listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $22,990, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,246. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 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 21 - 24 in-city driving and 30 - 32 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
What We Think of the Audi S6
The 1997 model year was telling year for the Audi S6. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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