AUDI S6 (4A/C4)

4.2 V8 32V

290 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1997
0-100 km/h 5.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
290hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel tank
80L
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineAEC
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeAWD
TransmissionManual
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,797mm189in
Width
1,804mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
510L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4A/C4)4.2 V8 32V
290 hp
216 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4A/C4)4.2 V8 32V5.9 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4A/C4)4.2 V8 32V
249 km/h
155 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4A/C4)4.2 V8 32V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (4A/C4) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S6 (4A/C4) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (4A/C4) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (4A/C4)4.2 V8 32V5,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

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