Diesel Audi S6 V8 lost.

Sedan Audi S6 new generation, which debuted in the spring in the European version with a 349-horsepower diesel, now have a petrol engine, which will appear on the markets of North America, Asia and the Middle East.

Replaced vitormiranda the four-liter V8 engine came The 2.9-liter V6 with a capacity of 450 horsepower. Put a similar engine on a Audi RS4 and RS5 and Porsche Cayenne and Panamera. However, S6 debuted his new version in which the two turbines have added an electric turbocharger.

Electromodul is powered by 48-volt network and the electric motor spins the impeller of the supercharger to 70 thousand about./min for 250 milliseconds. This system is designed to help the engine to give maximum thrust of 600 N·m almost idle speed.

The petrol-engine S6 is combined with eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive with limited slip Central differential. As 450-HP predecessor, the new sedan accelerates to "hundred" for 4.4 seconds versus five seconds in its diesel version. The maximum speed all the same – 250 km/h.

In the rest of the new modification of the S6 is the same as diesel. Externally S-version different from the A6 aerodynamic body kit, lowered suspension, aluminum trim on rear view mirrors and four round exhaust pipes. In the cabin – steering wheel with a thicker rim seats with increased lateral support and embossed S-logo.

In the US, Audi S6 new generation is at least 73 900 dollars (about 4.67 million). In Europe, the basic diesel version is rated at 76 500 euros (5,38 million).