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2.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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The 1997 Audi A6 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A6 is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $90,750 before on-road costs.
This Audi A6 is powered by a 2.6L 6-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5750 rpm) and 225 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Audi A6 measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4797mm (188.9 inches) in length, 1783mm (70.2 inches) in width with a 2692mm (106.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1645kg (3626.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The A6 Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,797 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,783 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
Our Audi A6 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Cc: 2598
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 2.6
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 81
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock Type: Analogue
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster Message Display: yes
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 2
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Oil Temperature Type: Gauge
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 0
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 0
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 15.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 16
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 15.1
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.7
Performance Acceleration0 To1000m: 0
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 12.8
Performance Acceleration0 To60 Mph: 0
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 201
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 125
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 0
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 225
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Transmission6th Gear Ratio: 0
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Low High Ratio: 0
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler Roof Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 42.4
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1076
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 46.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1310
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 22.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 630
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 390
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11400
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1526
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1435
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4797
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.2
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1783
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1524
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 0
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 0
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2692
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 970
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 962
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1451
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1443
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1078
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 34.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 883
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1435
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.2
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1428
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Steel
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2195
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4839
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1645
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3627
Antenna Type: Roof
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
System Cassette: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Rds: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint Type: net
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating Capacity: 7
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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