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A6
1997 Audi A6
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
C5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.8 V6 quattro
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
193 hp
Power (kW)
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed
229 km/h
(142 mph)
0–60 mph
7.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
8 seconds
Displacement
2,771 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,796 mm
(188.8 in)
Width
1,810 mm
(71.3 in)
Height
1,452 mm
(57.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,759 mm
(108.6 in)
Curb weight
1,635 kg
(3,605 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
10W-50
10W-60
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
86.4 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.6 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
120,000 km / 5 years
Air Filter
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Spark Plug
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
15.4 – 16.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.2 – 8.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.8 – 11.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
259 – 276 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,932 mm
(76.1 in)
Track, Front
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,569 mm
(61.8 in)
Overhang, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,067 mm
(42.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.7 m
Ground Clearance
123 mm
(4.8 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
998 mm
(39.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
963 mm
(37.9 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,049 mm
(41.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
947 mm
(37.3 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,488 mm
(58.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,456 mm
(57.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,427 mm
(56.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,415 mm
(55.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2140 – 2200 kg
(4,718 – 4,850 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,900 kg
(4,189 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
2000 – 2100 kg
(4,409 – 4,630 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
85 kg
(187 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Aluminium
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
C5
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Noise Reducing Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Noise Reducing Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual (Electric)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Controls
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Controls
Buttons
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Rear
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
434 litres
Depth
1,210 mm
(47.6 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,056 mm
(41.6 in)
Opening Width
1,050 mm
(41.3 in)
Sill Height
660 mm
(26.0 in)
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Manual
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Edge
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Massage
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Front Seats › Massage
Driver
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Electrical
Optional
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1998
Adult Occupant
3/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Left
Centre
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H1
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
Entry Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
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C5
1997–2001
Year
1997
Powertrain
2.8 V6 quattro
Horsepower
193 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
AWD
Gasoline
