With the latest in innovative technologies including benchmark infotainment, combined with a dynamic driving experience thanks to a new twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine, as well as an S model interior and exterior design elements, the all-new 2020 Audi S6 delivers everything customers expect from a true luxury sports sedan.
The Audi S6 in the US features a new 2.9-liter TFSI® V6 engine, developed specifically to produce a wider range of torque when combined with an electric compressor powered by the 48V MHEV system.
Using this set up, the Audi S6 is able to achieve 444 horsepower, 443 lb-ft of torque and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
With a response time under 250 milliseconds, and a maximum speed of 70,000 rpm, the first-ever electric power compressor offered by Audi in the U.S. pre-empts turbo lag, enabling immediate responsiveness and powerful acceleration in any driving situation.
New for 2020, the Audi S6 is standard equipped with an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission that is well-suited for the low-end torque of the V6 engine, making it possible for the engine to consistently run near its ideal engine speed.
The S6 is equipped with standard quattro® all-wheel drive offering high-precision handling through active torque distribution to both axles.
In regular driving situations, the system delivers 60 percent of the torque to the rear axle and 40 percent to the front.
However, when needed, power can be redirected to the opposite axle, with up to 70 percent of torque to the front or up to 85 percent to the rear axle.
Wheel-selective torque control can help enhance sporty handling by ensuring additional traction across each axle through individual-wheel braking application.