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Audi A6 S6 review

2006 - 2011 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

At a glance

Price new £55,455 - £60,945
Used prices £3,346 - £9,270
Road tax cost £735
Insurance group 42 - 43
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 370 - 387 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Stunningly quick, sounds superb, unassuming looks

CONS

High running costs

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The S6 may not look that different from a standard A6 but don’t be fooled. Thanks to a mighty V10 engine borrowed from the Lamborghini Gallardo it has astonishing straight-line speed and a soundtrack to match. With 429bhp on tap it’s no wallflower and delivers scintillating performance plus thanks to the quattro four-wheel drive system, traction is excellent and there’s no danger of wheelspin.

Available as a saloon or Avant it is undoubtedly quick but has the price tag and running costs to go with it.