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Audi expects to ship about 23,000 A6 sedans to the U.S. this year. After a week with the car, we think the recipients of those vehicles will likely be quite happy with their purchases. The A6 has plenty of zip. The 4.2-liter 335-hp V8 in our review vehicle is coupled to a six-speed Tiptronic automatic tranny. In tests, the Audi has covered the quarter mile in under 15 sec and gone from O to 60 mph in a little over 6 sec.
Of course, with this kind of performance the car is not exactly a fuel miser. It gets 17 mpg in cities and 23 mpg on highways. Though the Quattro system delivers power to all four wheels and gives the car a sure-footed feel, the Audi nevertheless carries electronic stability and brake assist to help on slippery roads.
The car's newly redesigned body style, and particularly its pronounced front grill, has gotten a lot...