The S6 range manufactured by Audi has proven to be an enduring favourite amongst performance minded drivers, thanks to the sheer power that the engines utilised in these models can give you. One of the remarkable things about the S6 is that it does not look as if it would give you the astonishing level of performance power that it actually does, with the surprise factor contributing to the overall appeal of the car.
The engine in the 2011 version of the Audi S6 is a V-10 5.2 litre one which is capable of truly ferocious levels of power. The engine is similar in design to the V-10 5.0 litre model used in the Gallardo, which lends the somewhat staid looking S6 a little of that car’s exoticism. The power from the engine is channelled through the six-speed automatic transmission, which can have the effect of blunting some of the edge off that power, but overall the transmission unit is an extremely competent and well made on which has no negative effect on the sound produced by the V-10 engine.
The benefits of the new Audi S6 don’t only lie in the engine power, however, with the vehicle also offering tremendously sensitive, accurate and well weighted steering – coupled with powerful sharp braking. The car also offers a suspension system that mutes boy movements to ensure that you are not rattling around the car while driving on bumpy road surfaces. Furthermore the inside of the car is also of a very high standard with an attractive design and good quality finishing. The actual controls for the car can tend to be a little confusing at first, but once you have had a chance to adjust to them, they actually follow a logical system.
Overall these qualities combined make the Audi S6 a top quality sports sedan car – something that is reflected in the price, as this is not a cheap car to buy. Furthermore, if you are driving this or any other vehicle you have to think about securing the appropriate insurance. However, www.endsleigh.co.uk policies are available from the major insurance providers.