Audi S6 - S6 Plus 1997

The Audi S6 could be considered as the hot-rod version of the A6, derived from the pre-'95 Audi S4 which is almost an identical car. The differences between a '94 S4 and a '95 S6 include the slightly different grille, headlight's and signal lights, a slightly modified interior and electronic differential locks instead of manual ones. The S6, however, is not just a more powerful version of the A6. While the A6 uses a 2.8-litre V6 engine that it shares with the A4, the S6 is equipped with a 20-valve dohc 2.2-litre I5. Don't be too surprised that the faster and more powerful car has a smaller engine, it's turbocharged. This powerplant produces 230 hp DIN (227 SAE net) and 258 lb-ft of torque. Couple it with a 6-speed manual tranny and the S6 reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, through the 1/4 mile in 14.9, through 100 mph in 17.5 and on to a top speed of 127 mph, 152 with the limiter removed.Some other differences include the S6's lower ride height, stiffened suspension and bigger brakes. With the Quattro AWD system, electronically controlled limited-slip differentials on each axle and a center differential lock, the S6 has both little wheelspin and unsurpassed handling. To differentiate it from the A6 look for a few clues: flared fenders, dual exhausts with large-diameter outlets and the red/silver badges.Moving on, the S6 Plus is a totally different animal altogether. This model was the first Audi to be completely built at Quattro Gmbh, a separate division of Audi which has recently manufactured the Audi RS4, and was available as a sedan or Avant only for European customers. Equipped with a 32-valve dohc 4.2 litre V8 powerplant, this car has an output of 326hp (DIN) and 295 lb-ft of torque.Don't mistake this car for the S4 4.2 or S6 4.2 either (I know it's confusing), two models sold in Europe exclusively. These two cars do not include the chip tuning and new exhaust manifold provided by Quattro Gmbh for the S6 Plus, and have outputs of 280 and 290 hp (DIN), respectively. Result for the S6 Plus: 62 mph (100 km/h) in under 6 seconds and a top speed of 156 mph. 225/50ZR17 wheels, a blacked out front grille and a revised interior with leather, updated instrument faces, carbon fiber panels and a new gear know are other features unique to the S6 Plus. - by Traian Popescu

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