Audi Launches the New S6, S6 Avant, and S7 Sportback, High-Performance Versions of the A6 | Audi
Audi S6
Audi S6 Avant
Audi S7 Sportback
Audi Launches New S6, S6 Avant, and S7 Sportback, High-Performance Versions of the A6
Audi Japan announced on August 25th that the new premium upper-middle sedan/station wagon Audi S6 / S6 Avant and the premium sports 4-door coupe S7 Sportback will go on sale starting September 15th.
Text by Akira Hara
Equipped with a 2.9-liter V6 Turbo Engine Producing 450 PS
The S models are positioned as the top-tier grades within each series, representing Audi's sports models. They combine advanced engines that balance overwhelming power with environmental performance, and the quattro all-wheel-drive system, offering a blend of strong performance, superior dynamics, and high practicality.
Audi S6
Audi S6
The exterior of the new Audi S6 / S6 Avant and A7 Sportback embodies Audi's new design language, expressing a sporty, elegant, high-tech, and refined character. The exteriors feature specially designed front and rear bumpers to emphasize a sharp appearance. The interior is predominantly black, with S-logo sports seats in Valcona leather and matte-finished aluminum decorative panels, creating a sporty ambiance.
Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant
Audi S6 Avant
The chassis features S model-specific adaptive air suspension, which, when combined with the optional rear sport differential, is said to achieve even more dynamic driving performance.
Audi S7 Sportback
Audi S7 Sportback
The powertrain, common to all three models, is a newly installed 2.9-liter V6 turbo engine producing a maximum output of 450 PS and a maximum torque of 600 Nm, paired with an 8-speed tiptronic transmission and the quattro all-wheel-drive system.
The engine incorporates a mild hybrid drive system (MHEV) centered around a 48V lithium-ion battery and a BAS (Belt Alternator Starter) connected to the crankshaft via a belt, achieving fuel efficiency. Additionally, by equipping an electric powered compressor (EPC) in addition to the turbocharger, the system enables rapid acceleration without turbo lag even at low engine speeds.
The infotainment system features the latest digital and safety technologies, including MMI touch response with two touch displays (10.1-inch and 8.6-inch). It is also equipped with numerous advanced driver-assistance systems, such as the adaptive driving assistant that integrates adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, and traffic jam assist.
Prices are 13.03 million yen for the S6, 13.39 million yen for the S6 Avant, and 13.74 million yen for the S7 Sportback.
