Audi has landed a big one with the new A6. At the same time of the presentation, Abt Sportsline presented even more sportiness, even more dynamics and even more driving pleasure. The advertising slogan for the new A6 is "imaginative and engaging" - the most successful tuner for vehicles of the brands Audi and VW dares a step beyond this and gave the newcomer a very own face which is now being exhibited at the Essen Motor Show with further additional highlights.

The aim of the A6 is clearly defined: it is geared to its role model, the successful Audi A8 and to establish itself as likewise most sporty vehicle in its class. Already after the start it is on the passing lane with the extensive optical package of Abt Sportsline. "I am sure that the A6 will quickly make its way into the customer's hearts", says Managing Director Hans Jürgen Abt.

The handwriting from Kempten is most noticeable on the rear of the A6: the characteristically wide track with the flush wheels on the outside is additionally emphasized through the Abt rear skirt inset. The four chromed Abt end pipes set a clear signal for the power capacity of the vehicle. The Abt rear spoiler on the boot makes sure of a sportier look and moreover an increased negative lift on the rear and connected improved driving characteristics. Just like all body add-on parts by Abt Sportsline it is manufactured in top quality and is seamlessly incorporated in the contours of the standard vehicle.

The designers set individual focuses with a discreet front grill and front spoiler lip. The handwriting on the side of the body is equally discreet: beside side skirts which underline the dynamical line management from the front to the rear, for the Essen Motor Show Abt Sportsline equips the A6 with Abt sport wheels SP1 in the dimension 8.5x19 from the range of wheels reaching from 17 to 20 inch. The classical five-spoke wheels are manufactured in titanium-look and equipped with tyres by the partner Continental.

Also under the bonnet Abt Sportsline delivers more dynamics and power for the A6: for example with a sport suspension kit continuously variable in height or a first power upgrade for the three litre-Diesel engine with six cylinders. After a detailed re-programming of the engine management, the V6 cylinder TDI engine with a capacity of three litres now performs 195 kW instead of the standard 165 kW (265 HP instead of 225 HP). The power plus is enabled through an intervention which requires enormous technical know-how when developing this measure, but only has advantages for the customer: chip tuning. Through modifying the engine operating map the Abt Audi A6 does not only have more power (0 - 100 in 6.9 sec. and a top speed of app. 247 km/h), but also a higher torque.