The history of luxury Audi saloon cars began with the Audi 100 in The new Audi A6 ’11 remains true to this tradition. It bears the
the late 60s. Today, the legend of its creation still symbolises the internal designation C7 the seventh generation of the C segment.
revolutionary innovative spirit behind the Audi brand. With its Like its predecessor, the latest off spring is designed to inspire.
classic, straightforward design, the Audi 100 was a 70s style icon. The Audi A6 ’11 stands for more safety and comfort, contemporary
As such, it laid the foundations for a model series fi rmly rooted the sportiness, fuel economy, higher agility and low weight through
so called C segment, which spawned many legendary models. One lightweight design, high performance engines and forward
such model was the aerodynamic world champion of the 80s and looking design. The Audi A6 ’11 is a business saloon designed for
its derivative, the Avant, with its unusual, elegant tail. Another was comfort and sporty elegance. It combines sophisticated design
the type C5, a 90s classic with its taut lines and soft rear contours. with high quality, sporty handling and everyday usability. It brings
to the business segment technologies and comfort features
Meanwhile, the Audi 100 had become the Audi A6 in the interests previously exclusive to the luxury class. Intelligent lightweight
of a harmonised nomenclature. Yet one thing remains unchanged design creates new possibilities and, in particular, makes for high
to this day the stylistic vocabulary common to all Audi models effi ciency.
timeless, innovative design combining elegance and sportiness. The Audi A6 ’11 saloon unifi es innovations from all of Audi s main
Cutting edge technology packaged in an attractive, trendsetting fi elds of expertise. It meets the requirements of various customer
design. groups, and therefore is set to surpass the successes of the
preceding model.
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