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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S6 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The S6 is 168.70 inches long, 77.40 inches wide, and 56.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

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.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $25,930, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,115. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 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 14.50 gallons.

The 2008 S6 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Audi S6 Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Audi, specifically a S6.

Tags: 4-Door, Audi S6, Base, Canada market, Sedan

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