Audi is introducing a new top-of-the-range engine along with the launch of the new A4 generation: the V6 with five-valve cylinder head produces 162 kW (220 bhp) from 2976 cc at 6300 rpm. Its peak torque of 300 Nm is available at 3200 rpm. It consequently accelerates the A4 saloon with front-wheel drive and 5-speed manual gearbox from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 245 km/h. The average fuel consumption of this version is just 9.5 l/100 km (1999/100 EC).

Apart from its basic concept, the arrangement of the cylinder banks at an angle of 90 degrees and the identical bore, the new engine shares only very few components with its 2.8-litre predecessor.

The most important innovations:

Aluminium engine block
New, lighter pistons
Balancer shaft
Continuous intake camshaft adjustment
Exhaust camshaft adjustment
New two-position variable intake manifold
Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 with electronic throttle control
Compliance with EU IV emission standard
The new Audi 3.0 V6 engine is consequently not only tremendously powerful, but also one of the most modern engines of its kind.

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