This family estate turned is given features Audi's legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system inderneath and is powered by the A6's 250-horsepower, 2.7-liter V6 engine.

It has a well appointed interior, plenty of go under the bonnett and an all-wheel-drive system for occasional off-road forray.

The allroad's 250-horsepower, 2.7-liter V6 engine is a proven winner in Audi's A6 2.7T. The engine has five valves per cylinder and uses a twin-turbocharger to generate 258 ft-lbs. of torque over a broad rpm band. The powerplant is mated to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed Tiptronic automatic, which allows the driver to either leave it in automatic mode or change gears manually. Power is distributed to all wheels using traction-seeking sensors that detect slippage and automatically adjust to give sure-footed handling.

What really distinguishes the allroad is the four-position variable-height pneumatic suspension varying ground clearance up to 2.6 inches. This feature also provides load-leveling capabilities due to the number of passengers or cargo weight. A switch on the dash manually sets the road clearance or you can choose automatic and the height is adjusted according to the demands of the driving situation. For example, the car parks itself in the second-highest setting for slide-in seating. At speeds over 50 mph the car lowers an inch; at 75 mph it lowers another inch. Off-roading can be done with an impressive ground clearance of 8.2 inches. This means the allroad is aerodynamic at high speeds and can still journey over rutted roads without fear of being disemboweled like many wallowy station wagons.

Safety features in the allroad include ABS and a variety of airbags. Besides front airbags, Audi has included drop-down curtain airbags called Sideguard. These airbags protect the head and neck area of passengers, particularly from striking the roof pillars. Additionally, the Sideguard airbags stay inflated for five seconds to offer protection against secondary impact and rollover. Furthermore, if any airbag is deployed, the fuel system is cut off, the doors unlock and the interior lights illuminate. When the rear-facing third-row bench seat is installed, it has its own three-point safety belt and head restraints.

Performance Data

* Acceleration (0-60 mph): NA
* Braking Distance (60-0 mph): NA
* Roadholding Index: NA
* Base Number of Cylinders: 6
* Base Engine Size: 2.7 liters
* Base Engine Type: V6
* Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5800 rpm
* Torque: 258 ft-lbs. @ 1850 rpm

Exterior: Dimensions

* Length: 189.4 in.
* Width: 76.1 in.
* Height: 62 in.
* Weight: 4167 lbs.
* Wheelbase: 108.5 in.