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A6 C5 specs

Audi A6 C5 2.7T Sedan

169 kW230 PS227 hp1997–2005

petrol · Sedan

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Audi A6 C5
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Power
169 kW 230 PS · 227 hp
Displacement
2,700 cm³

The Audi A6 C5 2.7 2.7T produces 169 kW (230 PS) from a 2.7-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan.

Its output sits mid-range among the 4 petrol versions: 54% up on the entry 1.8 1.8T (110 kW), 162 kW below the 4.2 RS6 (331 kW).

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    Length 4,796 mmLength 15 ft 9 in1,453 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,760 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inWidth 1,810 mmWidth 5 ft 11 in

    rulers in mminches, grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement2,700 cm³ 2.7 l · 165 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power169 kW 230 PS · 227 hp

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1997–2005
    GenerationA6 C5 (1997–2005)
    New pricefrom about €28,500 (1997) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate)
    Used price todayabout €1,500–5,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 464 listings

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