Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro
Audi A6 1997 2.8 petrol description
Sedan Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro has been produced from April, 1997 to June, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.
Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Audi A6 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears. The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 227 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.5 litres per 100km (8.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Audi is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.
Audi A6 safety
During safety testing Audi A6 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Audi A6 is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Audi A6 got two stars.

Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro technical data
Model: | Audi A6 2.8 5V Quattro | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1997. April ... 2001. June | ||
Engine: | 2771 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 276 g/km |
Power: | 193 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 280 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 (combined) 16.7 (urban) 8.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km (20.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.45m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 434 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2200 kg |
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro engine ACK
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 2771 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.6 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | no data |
Fuel system | Injection |
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) |
Power | 193 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 NM ON 3200 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
Engine also used on | Audi A4 Audi A8 |
All Audi A6 sedan [1997 - 2001] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V
Aug 1997 — Jan 2001 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Aug 1997 — Jan 2001 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 2001 1.8 5V Turbo
Jan 2001 — Jun 2001 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1997 1.9 TDI
Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 1.9 TDI Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 2001 1.9 TDI
Jan 2001 — Jun 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V Apr 1997 — Jan 2001 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 10.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 2001 2.4 5V Jan 2001 — Jun 2001 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.4 5V Quattro 4x4 | 2.4 Petrol | 165 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Sep 1997 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 2000 2.5 TDI Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 180 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 2000 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 180 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Audi A6 2000 2.5 TDI Quattro 4x4 Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 180 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1999 2.7 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 | 2.7 Petrol | 230 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1999 2.7 5V Turbo Jan 1999 — Jan 2001 | 2.7 Petrol | 230 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1999 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jun 2001 | 2.7 Petrol | 230 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1999 2.7 5V Turbo Quattro 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jun 2001 | 2.7 Petrol | 230 HP | 12.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Apr 1997 — Jan 2000 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
Audi A6 2000 2.8 5V Jan 2000 — Jun 2001 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic | Front wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1997 2.8 5V Quattro 4x4 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Audi A6 1999 4.2 V8 Quattro 4x4
Apr 1999 — Jun 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
4.2 Petrol | 300 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |