Audi last redesigned its A6 in 2005, and the car receives a few new standard features for 2008, including a headlight washing system, Sirius Satellite Radio and S-line exterior trim. The A6 competes with other midsize luxury sedans like the BMW 5 Series and Infiniti M.

Newly optional features for 2008 include a standalone navigation system, Audi lane assist (which warns drivers when they are drifting out of their lane), RS 4-styled 19-inch wheels, and an S-line interior package that bundles together front sport seats, Milano leather upholstery, aluminum door sills and a three-spoke steering wheel.

2008 Audi A6 Performance

• 3,123 cc 3.1 liters V 6 front engine with 84.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 12.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder engine code
• Unleaded fuel 87
• Gasoline direct injection fuel system
• 21.1 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 17.6
• Power: 190 kW , 255 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 243 ft lb , 330 Nm @ 3,250 rpm

2008 Audi A6 Handling

• Four-wheel ABS
• Brake assist system
• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic hand brake
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Immobilizer
• Center limited slip differential
• Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
• Stability control
• Multi-link front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2008 Audi A6 Exterior

• Body side molding
• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Chrome/bright trim around side windows
• Day time running lights
• Driver power heated partial-painted door mirrors, passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 193.5, overall width (inches): 79.2, overall height (inches): 57.4, wheelbase (inches): 111.9, front track (inches): 63.5, rear track (inches): 64.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.0
• Front fog lights
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Luxury trim leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
• Pearl paint
• Fixed rear window with defogger
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,034
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

2008 Audi A6 Interior

• 12v power outlet: front, rear and 1
• Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
• Diversity antenna
• Peripheral anti-lift anti-theft protection
• Front and rear ashtray
• RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Cargo area light
• Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 15.9
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Clock
• Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Cruise control
• Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
• External temperature
• Floor mats
• Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
• Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, six adjustments and tilt adjustment
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Front seat center armrest
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
• Heated washer
• Illuminated entry system
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.7, rear headroom (inches): 37.8, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 36.9, front shoulder room (inches): 57.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.9 and interior volume (cu ft): 97.9
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
• Vehicle speed proportional power steering
• Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
• Front and rear reading lights
• Rear fog lights
• 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side with pre-tensioners
• Rear seat center armrest integral box
• Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
• Rear view mirror
• Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
• Remote fuel filler door release
• Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• Front and rear side curtain airbag
• Front seat back storage
• Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
• Seating: five seats
• Service interval indicator
• Front side airbag
• Ten speaker(s)
• Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
• Tachometer
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter