Fourth Audi: '00 A6 4.2
Purchased May 20, 2000 $52,880
Specs courtesy of AudiWorld
Sold February 1, 2012
178,672 miles for $2,250 to Tony Dvorak

Faded Roof

Gorgeous Interior

 

AudiWorld Specs

Trim Levels, Colors and Available Options Available Trim Levels: 2.8 sedan (fwd or quattro) / 2.8 Avant quattro / 2.7T quattro / 4.2 quattro Available Options: Convience Package: Glass slide and tilt sunroof with sunshade; Multi-function steering wheel with Audio controls; Auto dimming inside and outside review mirrors; HomeLink 3 channel remote transmitter located in driver's sunvisor; 3-position memory for driver seat and outer mirrors (standard equipment on 4.2 model) Cold Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, heated driver door lock, expandable ski/storage sack (2.8 and 2.7T models only) Warm Weather Package: Solor sunroof to operate interior blowers when vehicle parked in sun; Rear side window manual sunshades; Power rear window sunshade (sedan only) Sport Package (2.7T only) Sport steering wheel; 5 twin spoke 7j x 16 cast alloy wheels with 215/55 performance tires Quattro all-wheel drive (standard on models except 2.8 sedan) Inflatable "Sideguard" curtain airbags (standard equipment on 4.2 model) Rear side airbags for outboard passengers (seat mounted) Rear facing removable children's bench seat (2.8 Avant only) Hands free-cellular telephone located in center armrest Audi navigation system 6-disc trunk mounted CD changer Leather seat upholstery (standard equipment on 4.2 model) Xenon headlights with automatic level control 200 Watt Bose premium sound system with trunk mounted subwoofer Front and rear heated seats (seperate option for 4.2 model only) 17 inch 8-spoke alloy wheel with 255/40 performance tire (option for 4.2 model only) Available Exterior Colors: Ming Blue / Brilliant Black / Aluminum Silver Metallic / Melange Metallic / Volcano Black / Casablanca White / Racing Green / Andorra Red / Jaspis Green / Cashmere Gray / Tornado Red / Pearl White

Technical Specs

Model: 2.8 2.8 Avant 2.7T quattro 4.2 quattro Engine/Engine Design Type: V6, 90 degree, DOHC, gasoline Six-cylinder four-stroke, spark ignition, two light alloy cylinder heads, three inlets and two (sodium-cooled) exhaust valves, DOHC, twin turbochargers DOHC aluminum alloy 90 degree V8, LEV exhaust standard Bore: 3.25 in (82.5 mm) 3.19 in. (81 mm) 3.32 in. (84.5 mm) Stroke: 3.40 in. (86.4 mm) 3.40 in. (86.4 mm) 3.66 in. (93 mm) Displacement: 169 cu. in. (4172 cc) 193 cu. in. (2671 cc) 255 cu. in. (4172 cc) Compression Ratio: 10.3:1 9.3:1 n/a Horsepower (SAE Net): 200 @ 6000 RPM 250 @ 5800 RPM 300 @ 6200 RPM Torque: 207 ft. lbs.@ 3200+ RPM 258 ft. lbs.@ 1850 RPM 295 ft. lbs.@ 3000-4000 RPM Cylinder block: Cast Iron Aluminum alloy Crankshaft: Forged Steel, 4 main bearings Forged Steel, 5 main bearings Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy Valve Train: DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / variable intake valve timing and variable geometry composite intake manifold DOHC, belt driven, hydraulic lifters / 3 path variable intake manifold, roller camshaft followers, variable intake camshaft timing Firing Order: 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 Cooling System: Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan Fuel/Ignition System: Electronic multi-point sequential fuel injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors w/cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls. Electronic sequential fuel injection, mapped-characteristic ignition with solid-state ignition, variable intake camshaft control, cylinder-selective knock control, exhaust temperture control, corridinated engine-torque control, ME 7.0 Motronic with electronic throttle control ME 7.0 Motronic with electronic multi-point sequential fuel injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with multiple coils, dual knock sensors w/ cylinder selective knock control and fully adaptive controls, electronic throttle control Emission System: Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual oxygen sensors Two tubular exhaust manifolds with air-gap insulation, pre catalytic converters close to engine, two main catalytic convertes underfloor, oxygen sensing for each cylinder bank with fur heated oxygen sensors Dual 3-way catalytic converters w/individual (four) oxygen sensors Drivetrain Type: Fwd or quattro all-wheel drive quattro all-wheel drive quattro all-wheel drive quattro all-wheel drive Transmission: 5-speed manual or five-speed automatic with Tiptronic, Dynamic Shift Program and automatic shift lock Five-speed automatic with Tiptronic, Dynamic Shift Program and automatic shift lock 6-speed manual or five-speed automatic, Dynamic Shift Program Tiptronic and automatic shift lock Five-speed automatic with Tiptronic and automatic shift lock Gear Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Final Drive Manual (Auto) n/a (3.665:1) n/a (1.999:1) n/a (1.407:1) n/a (1.000:1) n/a (0.742:1) ---- (----) n/a (4.096:1) n/a (3.409:1) Automatic 3.665:1 1.999:1 1.407:1 1.000:1 0.742:1 ---- 4.096:1 3.409:1 Manual (Auto) 3.500:1 (3.665:1) 1.889:1 (1.999:1) 1.231:1 (1.407:1) 0.987:1 (1.000:1) 0.806:1 (0.742:1) 0.684:1 (----) n/a (4.096:1) 4.111:1 (3.511:1) Automatic 3.571:1 2.200:1 1.508:1 1.000:1 0.803:1 ---- 4.095:1 2.727:1 Steering Type: Rack & pinion, servotronic - vehicle speed variable power assist Ratio: 16.2:1 Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.81 2.8 Turning circle (curb-to-curb): 38.3 ft. (11.68 m) Suspension Front: Four link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) Rear (Fwd): Torsion-beam azel with trailing arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) n/a Rear (quattro): Double control arm (upper and lower), stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged) Brakes Service brake: Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3), vacuum power assist, with asbestos-free linings, dual diagonal circuits and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning Diagonally split dual circuites, ABS/EBV; brake booster servo. At front, ventilated discs and high-performance twin-pistion HP2 calipers, at rear, disc brakes Front, size and type: 11.34 in. (288 mm) - Ventilated disc 12.6 in. (321 mm) - Ventilated disc Rear, size and type: 9.64 in. (245 mm) - Solid disc 10.1 in. (256 mm) - Ventilated disc Wheels & Tires Wheel size: 7j x 16 inch cast aluminum, nine spoke design 7j x 16 inch cast alloy; five spoke design 8j x 16 Tire size: 205/55 R 16 H speed rated all season radial 215/60 R 16 all-season tire 235/50 16 all-season Body Material: Fully galvanized (both sides) steel Fully galvanized (both sides) steel, aluminum front hood Corrosion protection: Multi-step anti-corrosion process Capacities Engine Oil: 6.3 U.S. quarts (6 liter) 6.3 U.S. quarts (5 liter) 8 U.S. quarts (7.5 liter) Fuel Tank: 18.5 U.S. gallons (70 liter) 18.5 U.S. gallons 21.7 U.S. gallons Cooling System: 6.3 U.S. quarts 11.6 U.S. quarts Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase: 108.7 in. (108.6 quattro) 108.6 in. 108.6 in. 108.6 in. Front Track: 60.6 in. (1540 mm) 58.9 in. (1498 mm) 62.1 in. (1578 mm) Rear Track: 61.8 in. 62.0 in. 58.2 in. (58.1 quattro) 62.6 in. (1590 mm) Overall lenth: 192.0 in. (4877 mm) 193.4 in. (4913 mm) Overall Width: 76.1 in. (1932 mm) Height (unloaded): 57.2 in. (1452 mm) (57.1 quattro) 58.2 in. (1479 mm) - with roof rails 57.2 in. (1452 mm) 57 in. (1448 mm) Ground Clearance: 4.3 in. (110 mm) 4.2 in. (107 mm) 4.2 in. (107 mm) 4.8 in. (123 mm) Curb Weight : 3638 lbs (1650 kg) - quattro/manual 3947 lbs. (1790 kg) 3759 lbs (1705 kg) - manual 4024 lbs. (1825 kg) Weight Distribution % front/rear 59/41 (quattro/manual) 56/44 59/41 (manual) 60/40 (auto) 60/40 Interior Dimensions Seating Capacity: 5 Front Leg room: 41.3 (1049 mm) Rear Leg room: 37.3 in. (948 mm) Interior Volume Front: 52.7 cu. ft Interior Volume Rear: 45.6 cu. ft 46.6 cu. ft 45.6 cu. ft 45.6 cu. ft Luggage cpacity: 17.2 cu. ft (15.4 quattro) 36.4 cu. ft (73.2 w/ rear seats folded) 15.4 cu. ft 15.4 cu. ft Performance 0-50 mph (0-80 kmh): 6.8 sec ((6.9 quattro) - auto 7.2 sec. 4.7 sec. (4.9 sec. auto) 5 sec. 0-60 mph (0-100 kmh): 8.8 sec (9.3 sec. quattro) - auto 9.6 sec 6.0 sec (6.6 sec. auto) 6.7 sec 1/4 Mile: 17 sec (17.2 sec. quattro) - auto 17.4 sec 14.7 sec (15.1sec. auto) 15 sec Top estimated speed: 130 mph (203 kmh) - Electronically limted for North America Fuel Economy (quattro models) City: 17 mpg 17 mpg n/a n/a Highway: 27 mpg (26 mpg quattro/auto) 26 mpg n/a n/a Combined: 21 mpg (20 mpg quattro/auto) 20 mpg n/a n/a

Standard Features Technical: • 2.8 liter DOHC 5-valve 200 hp V6 engine with variable intake valve timing and intake manifold path (2.8 sedan and Avant only) • 2.7 liter, 250 hp, V6 DOHC bi-turbo engine with direct ignition, electronic tubo boost regulation and 5 valves per cylinder, ME 7.0 Motronic with electronic throttle control (2.7T model only) • 4.2 liter DOHC aluminum alloy 300 hp 90 degree V8 engine, 5-valves per cylinder, variable intake magnesium manifold with 3 intake paths, direct ignition system, roller camshaft followers, variable intake camshaft timing • 5-speed manual transmission with synchronized reverse gear (2.8 sedan quattro only) • 6-speed manual transmission with synchronized reverse gear (2.7T model only) • 5-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, DSP (selects from over 200 shift programs to match drivers needs) and hill detection capability • "FrontTrak" drive system with front wheel drive, 4 link front suspension and ASR (anti-slip regulation) system (2.8 sedan only)) • "quattro IV" - permanent all-wheel drive system, includes Torsen torque sensing center differential; front and rear electronic differential locks (EDL) (standard on Avant models) • Anti-lock brake system (ABS 5.3) with electronic differential lock (EDL) and electronic rear brake pressure regulation • CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant • Fully galvanized steel unibody contruction with aluminum hood (2.8 and 2.7T models only) • Fully galvanized steel unibody contruction with aluminum hood and front fenders (4.2 model only) Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Steering: • 7j x 16 inch alloy wheels with 505/55 16-inch H-speed all-seas tires (2.8 models only) • 5-spoke 7jx16 inch cast alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 all seas tires (2.7T model only) • 8J x 16 inc 6-spoke cast alloy wheels with 235/50 all-season tires • Four link front suspension • Full size spare tire with alloy wheel • Torsion beam trailing arm rear axle with under floor coil springs (2.8 fwd sedan) • Double A-arm rear suspension (quattro models) • "Servotronic" - vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering • Leather covered 4-spoke steering wheel, tilt and telescopic • Tilt and telescopic (manual) adjustable steering column (2.8 & 2.7T models only) • Electrically adjustable tilt and telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away for ease of entry and exit (4.2 model only) Exterior: • 5 mph (Federal standard) bumpers, painted in body color • Bumper covers contoured to be flush with body surface and profile • Protective side moldings, painted in body color • Body color, flush door handles • Bright trim around side windows and lower trunk lid • Body color outside mirror; left side flat, right side convex • Heatable windshield washer nozzles • Metallic paint at no extra charge • Roof rails with bright finish (2.8 Avant only) • Aluminum door sill strips with "Audi" script Exterior lighting: • Aerodynamic halogen headlights, 3-way lights, including integrated ellipsoid low beam and fog lights • Two front fog lights • One rear fog light (integrated in left rear of trunk lid license plate surround) • White side turn indicator lights in front fenders with amber shine-through bulbs • High pressure headlight washers, retractable • Red taillight lenses with shine through amber turn signal light bulb • "Puddle" lights in all four doors Interior lighting: • Interior lights in front and rear headliner with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic switch on when key is withdrawn from ingnition • Front and rear reading lights located in headliner • Red ambient LED lighting in headliner for front center console illumination • Illumination for interior door release handles • Front and rear footwell lights • Illuminated glove box, rear cargo area, lighter and ashtray • Auto dimming outside and inside rear view mirros (4.2 model only) Comfort and Convenience: • Fully automatic dual zone climate control system with sun sensors and active charcoal filter • Power windows with: power retention (until either front door open); "one touch down" for all four windows; "pinch protection" for all four windows; "one touch up" for front windows; driver controlled lock out switch for rear power windows • Steering wheel with Audio controls (4.2 model only) • Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and speed up features • Electrically adjustable outside mirrors with defog feature • Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut off feature • Power central locking system (doors, deck lid, and fuel door), with selective unlock (enables unlocking of a single door or all doors), plus: Convenience close feature for windows and sunroof; master switch located in driver and front passenger door; convenient open for windows. • Rear deck lid release with "soft touch" open • Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening and panic function. Also activates interior lights and alarm system (control integrated in folding ignition key) • Remote power trunk lid release button located in driver's door • Illuminated vanity mirrors in right and left sunvisors • 4 assist handles with slow retraction feature • Folding ignition key with remote controls and interior key profile • Glass slide/tilt sunroof with sunshade (4.2 model only) • Homelink garage door opener in driver sunshade (4.2 model only) Seating: • 12-way power front drivers and passenger seats including electric lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints • 3-position memory for driver seat and outer mirrors (4.2 model only) • 3 adjustable head restraints for rear seats • 1/3, 2/3 split fold rear seats • Rear seats with locking seat backs (sedan models only) • Folding from center armrest with adjustable height and storage area for cellular telephone • Prepration for rear facing children's benc seat including two 3-point seat belts and seat anchor points (2.8 Avant only) Interior: • Jocquard cloth or leatherette seat upholstery (2.8 and 2.7T models only) • Leather upholstery, including door panel inserts (4.2 model only) • Leather shift knob • Full length center console with: Forward storage bin in front of shift selector / fold out cup holder; storage area under front center armrest area; adjustable rear passenger air vents and rear power outlet • Two retractable front cup holders (one in dash and one in center console) • Rectractable storage tray in left side of center dashboard console (quattro models only) • Two retracktable rear cup holders (located in center of rear seat bottom cushion) • Owners manual wallet (storage area) below steering column • Rear seat heater ducts under front seats • Genuine wood inlays in instrument panel, center console and door • Front and rear floor mats • Rear cargo area mat and footwell mats (Avant only) • Four tie-down eyelets with luggage net in trunk • Power outlet in rear cargo area (Avant only) • Retractable rear luggage area partition net (attached to rear 2/3 seat back) (Avant model only) • Retractable rear luggage cover, removable (Avant only) • Retractable rear window sunshade (Avant only) • Tool kit located in left rear storage compartment in luggage area • Fold down rear center armrest • Expandable ski sack (Avant only) Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment: • Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control; including: Tachometer, electric speedometer, digital clock with date, fuel gauge; temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge; voltmeter; white illumination with red pointers • Digital odometer with service interval indicator • Driver information display including: outside temperature display; 5-function trip computer; radio/telephone display; active Auto Check system with speed warning device; pictogram display for open door and trunk lid • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring sensors and defeat switch for interior monitoring • Windshield wipers with 4-position adjustable intermittent interval rate • Symphony 2-DIN AM/FM cassette/single CD radio with: RDS (Radio display system displays radio station call letters and other information); GALA (Graduated Audio Level Adjustment, varies volume based on vehicle speed) • 140 watt 8-speaker premium sound system with subwoofer located in trunk (2.8 & 2.7T models only) • 200 W Premium sound system with subwoofer (4.2 model only) • Pre-wiring for Motorola hands-free telephone (includes speaker, microphone and transceiver mounting bracket) • Pre-wiring for 6-disc CD changer (including mounting bracket in trunk) • Diversity (four) rear window glass radio antenna (Sedan models only) • Roof mounted tri-band antenna with flesible mast (Avant only) • Rear window wiper and washer (Avant only) Safety: • Driver and front passenger next generation airbags supplemental retraints • Front seat mounted side airbags • SIDEGUARD inflatable curtain airbags (4.2 model only) • Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning and height adjustable upper mounts • Three rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning • Front passenger side, and rear safety belts with ALR (automatic retractor lock, a ratcheting mechanism for conveniently securing a child seats) • Rear child seat tether anchor (Avant only) • Child-safety rear door locks, including rear decklid on Avant • Central locking system with safety unlock feature (unlocks doors and turns on interior lights if airbag deploys) • Active reflectors in rear of all doors • First Aid kit located in rear center armrest • Emergency warning triangle located in trunk

 

 

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