For those to whom sleek design, performance both effective and efficient, pinpoint control and consummate safety are vital, this is the obvious choice. The 2008 Audi A6 sedan or Avant, form and function in exquisite harmony. Paradigms of style and substance. Interiors to live for. The 2008 sedan features your choice of a 3.2 V6 or a 4.2 V8 – 255 hp and 350 hp respectively. The sedan also features a choice of transmissions and drivelines. Every sedan and Avant is equipped with the marvel that made its debut at the 2001 24 Hours of Le Mans – an engine with FSI® Direct Injection. And with a new exterior and new interior features and options, the 2008 A6 proves yet again that the union of style and substance endures.

With a 255 hp V6 with FSI Direct Injection, legendary quattro® all-wheel drive and an optional adaptive air suspension, the 2008 A6 Avant ranks high on substance alone. But when you add incomparable style to the equation, the choice is crystal clear. Heated front seats and a sunroof are standard on the Avant. Opting for the Premium package adds Bi-xenon headlights, a power tailgate, power folding exterior mirrors and memory function and BOSE® Surround Sound. Opt for the Cold weather package and you'll receive a ski sack, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. In addition to pinpoint handling, the 2008 A6 Avant offers optimal connectivity – to the car, to the road, to the outside world: Standard features such as Bluetooth® interface, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, MMI® and optional features such as Audi music interface for seamless iPod® integration and an Audi navigation system with DVD.

From the bold single-frame grille to the dynamic integration of the LED rear lights, a devotion to form and function. Seemingly moving forward even when parked. But the real genius of these cars rests in every part and every process. Our aim: Cars that feel as if they’ve been chiseled from a single piece of metal.

Fiber-optic, Audi adaptive light, LED – we’ve long been fascinated with the exquisite possibilities of light. Opting for Audi adaptive light helps you to see what’s just around the next corner. And in cars this capable, that’s a good thing. At the rear, we aim to alert those following to your every move. Quicker to fire, standard LED rear lighting alerts those behind you to your intentions. And the fact that LED lighting saves energy stands as a real plus in today's world.

On an Audi A6 Avant, a roof rack is not an add-on. Not an option and not an afterthought. It’s integral, organic. And then it’s a work of art. More evidence of a devotion to both form and function. Audi’s new wind tunnel is perhaps the most advanced on the planet. Beyond aerodynamic testing, the wind tunnel measures acoustic and thermodynamic variables with fanatical precision. It’s no wonder athletes have also used the facility to perfect their techniques.

Take a good long look at the steering wheel. While the S line badge may catch your eye, check out the grip-inspiring perforations. Its multi-functionality holds considerable appeal, but it’s the paddle shifters that have you dreaming of an open road.

While every 2008 A6 receives the S line exterior treatment with its discreet badging, 18-inch five-arm alloy wheels, special front and rear bumpers and integrated rear spoiler, only a few are so blessed inside. From S line aluminum door sills and Milano leather upholstery (standard on 4.2 models) to Gray Birch decorative inlays, there’s no mistaking that you’re an S line-all-the-way type.

To your way of thinking, a car is not an appliance. A simple tool to get from Point A to Point B. You demand more. More from yourself, more from your car. An Audi A6 with the S line interior package conveys instantly that style and substance are equally important in your world. Just as in ours.

Introducing the 2008 Audi S6. With a 435 hp V10, sport-biased quattro all-wheel drive and consummate style, the S6 dazzles on any number of levels. Zero to 60 mph in a scant 5.1 seconds. Vise-like brakes capable of equally impressive 60 mph to 0 times. The S6 does more than turn heads, it makes quick work of corners too. Inside, a special place. While every S6 is lavishly equipped, we invite you to make one yours. And yours alone. For 2008, Audi has produced a separate brochure for its S and RS models that will make this easy to do. See your dealer for details.

Audi S6 with optional equipment shown. The 5.2 liter V10 under the aluminum hood of the S6 offers abundant power over a broad plateau of torque. We also paid close attention to tuning its exhaust notes. A delight in all six forward gears. The wing design 19" wheels are both bold and beautiful.

From special sport seats to optional Carbon Fiber decorative inlays to an S-specific steering wheel and more, a testament to your desire to move forward. In every sense of the word.

Standard on the A6 Avant, A6 4.2 sedan and optional on 3.2 sedans, quattro all-wheel drive has risen to the top by virtue of both longevity and sheer grit. Not just an advantage in inclement conditions, a performance advantage every day. A sudden stop. An icy road. Or an inviting off ramp. Of course, it’s the ability of quattro to direct engine power where and when it’s needed that makes headlines and wins races and rallies, but it’s the ability to add confidence and control even when conditions and road surfaces are ideal that help this groundbreaking system stay on top. In fact, Audi leadership in all-wheel drive technology and innovation remains the benchmark – there’s nothing like a 25+ year head start. You see, quattro is essentially a mechanical system with electronic overlays and is therefore proactive not reactive. The difference may sound trivial. Until you really need it.

Audi introduced FSI Direct Injection at the 2001 24 Hours of Le Mans. We not only won the race, a point was proven: Running longer and stronger between pit stops could pay dividends on the road as well as the racetrack. The ability to direct an incredibly precise mixture of fuel and air directly into each cylinder results in more power with less fuel. Think of it as a bypass away from conventional thinking.

Available on 4.2 models as well as the Avant, adaptive air suspension increases the versatility of the A6 almost exponentially. With four distinct settings, adaptive air suspension offers aerodynamic excellence at highway speeds or the ability to rise above the demands of a rock-strewn rutted road. Not to mention making the car easier to load.

Active safety matters. Passive safety matters. When it comes to safety, there are no unimportant details – everything matters. At Audi, the preferred scenario is always accident avoidance. Both of our drivetrains, quattro and FrontTrak,® stand at the forefront of vehicle control under a variety of circumstances. It’s also the reason that all of our vehicles come standard with an array of electronic assists designed to underscore their mechanical brilliance. In fact, safety guides decisions we make on the interior of your car. After all, a confident driver is more likely to be a safe and involved driver.

But then we understand that accidents happen. Both the A6 sedan and Avant feature dual-stage frontal and front side airbags† for the driver and front passenger as well as comprehensive roof-mounted Sideguard® protection for all outboard occupants. Rear seat side airbags† are optional. All of our side airbags† are mounted in the seats to better account for a variety of seating positions. In addition, every Audi is designed to sacrifice itself in order to better protect its occupants.