New A6 unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show

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At Geneva Motor Show the new A6 which aims to become the most modern and sporty car in the industry. A saloon model for the new Audisleeker and sportier, so much so that it is available with engines up to 340 hp.

A car that follows the stylistic course of theA8 and theA7 Sportback adapted to the smaller dimensions of the new saloon. Compared to the A6 predecessor, has a 7 mm longer floorpan, 14 mm wider, 2 mm higher and 13 mm longer wheelbase, the line of the bodywork and headlights is more angular and recalls that of theA8.

To strengthen the sporting image of the new A6 The front overhang of the body has been reduced to make it sleeker, and the Cx has dropped to 0.24 to increase its aerodynamic character. The beltline is higher than on the previous model and the passenger compartment slopes more to the rear to make the saloon shape sleeker. Wheel sizes have also been changed (increased), with wheels ranging from a minimum diameter of 17" up to 21".

As far as interiors are concerned, the introduction of theMMI Touch Responce makes it totally customisable, like theA8 and theA7with as many as 400 parameters that can be stored for up to seven different users. The on-board system can be controlled from the dual touchscreens in the centre of the dashboard: one, the upper, 10.1″ screen that controls infotainment and the main on-board functions, the second, the lower, 8.6″ screen with which to manage climate control and the entry of addresses and contacts. The two screens are smartphone compatible. In addition to these two screens, there is the 12.3-inch instrument screen, which is combined with the head-up display and contains the speedometer and Gps indications on the windscreen.

These tools made it possible to reduce the presence of buttons and physical controls.

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The technological innovations of the new A6 however, are not finished: the Connect Key allows the car to be used with a smartphone Android (instead of the key) also offering the possibility for 5 other users to access the vehicle. The system MMI Navigationin the version Plusintroduces features such as self-learning of the user's most frequent routes and the use of online maps Here. Optional extras include connectivity packages, with LTE connection and services Car-to-Xwhich will implement the parking search function in the future.

Compared to the previous model, driver assistance devices have also increased: depending on the equipment, the zFAS has up to 5 radars, 5 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors and a laser scanner to offer services such as Parking Pilot, Garage Pilot (available in the future to drive the car remotely with themyAudi app), Crossing Assist, Adaptive Cruise Assist and Efficiency Assist.

La new Audi A6 only offers versions with 4- and 6-cylinder engines. The 3-litre turbocharged V6 has an output of 340 hp and 500 Nm of torque, while the 3.0 TDI with 286 hp and 620 Nm is flanked by an 8-speed automatic transmission with torque converter. The 6-cylinder models have four-wheel drive.

A further novelty in this new A6 is the presence of rear steering wheels that operate up to 5° and improve stability at high speed.

La new A6 will be available in 5 fittings (base, Sport, Design, Design selection e Sline) and will be launched on the German market in June 2018.

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