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After many years of waiting, Chinese customers are finally getting a production A6 plug-in hybrid model. Ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show debut, the A6 L e-tron has been revealed, featuring numerous minute changes that make it look futuristic and sharp.
The essence of the e-tron is that you get the same performance as a 3.0 TDI from a smaller petrol engine with about half the fuel consumption.
At the heart of the model is a parallel hybrid system, meaning that its two drives are arranged one directly behind the other. First comes the 2-liter TFSI turbo engine, which makes 155 kW (211 HP) and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque, about the same as a Golf GTI.
After that is a compact disc-shaped electric motor with an additional 91 kW (124 HP) and 220 Nm (162.3 lb-ft) of torque. Total system output can be as high as 245 HP (180 kW) and 500 Nm (368.8 lb-ft) of torque, depending on the drive mode that has been selected.
By adding an electric battery, the total curb weight has been increased to just over 2,000 kilograms (4,409.2 lb). Performance is somewhat restricted as a result: 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.4 seconds and top speed is limited to 210 km/h (130.5 mph). Unless we're mistaken, that means the A3 e-tron is about a second faster.
According to the Chinese driving cycle, fuel consumption is a very impressive 2.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (106.9 US mpg), corresponding to 52 grams CO2 per kilometer (83.7 g/mi). Audi calculates that on a full tank of fuel and a charged battery, it's possible to travel for up to 880 kilometers (546.8 miles) before needing to stop.
The bad news is that Audi makes no mention of the German or US markets. That means the A3 e-tron won't have a bigger brother, at least not until further notice.
At the heart of the model is a parallel hybrid system, meaning that its two drives are arranged one directly behind the other. First comes the 2-liter TFSI turbo engine, which makes 155 kW (211 HP) and 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque, about the same as a Golf GTI.
After that is a compact disc-shaped electric motor with an additional 91 kW (124 HP) and 220 Nm (162.3 lb-ft) of torque. Total system output can be as high as 245 HP (180 kW) and 500 Nm (368.8 lb-ft) of torque, depending on the drive mode that has been selected.
By adding an electric battery, the total curb weight has been increased to just over 2,000 kilograms (4,409.2 lb). Performance is somewhat restricted as a result: 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.4 seconds and top speed is limited to 210 km/h (130.5 mph). Unless we're mistaken, that means the A3 e-tron is about a second faster.
The most ecological Audi A6 ever
Performance doesn't matter as much as reduced emissions in China, the primary market of the A6 L e-tron. Its lithium-ion battery comprises 104 cells and stores 14.1 kWh of energy. This allows the saloon to run in full electric mode for up to 50 kilometers (31.1 mi) and at speeds of up to 135 km/h (83.9 mph).According to the Chinese driving cycle, fuel consumption is a very impressive 2.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (106.9 US mpg), corresponding to 52 grams CO2 per kilometer (83.7 g/mi). Audi calculates that on a full tank of fuel and a charged battery, it's possible to travel for up to 880 kilometers (546.8 miles) before needing to stop.
The bad news is that Audi makes no mention of the German or US markets. That means the A3 e-tron won't have a bigger brother, at least not until further notice.
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