The first information about the 2010 Audi A6 have hit the web, with over 12 months before its official debut.

Although the debut of the next generation A6 is longer than a year away, early information on future premium class mid-size sedan from Ingolstadt have emerged. It will be based on the ASF II technology. As well, on this model will debut a series of technologies that first appeared on the TT’s platform. 2012 A6’s new platform will be built with the same technology that the all future models from Audi will use.
As you know, Aluminium and Steel Spaceframe technology is designed to provide a platform that has a weight 50% lower than the equivalent made in steel, but is 150% stiffer. This platform allows building a chassis from a mix of parts, allowing different cell passenger and a modular front, all reinforced with aluminum, steel and foam. Capabilities of this platform have already been estimated at TT and Audi promises a glorious future for it.
Mainly, the front-wheel drive remains a standard for entry-level models, following that quattro will be offered either standard or optional for the rest of the range models. The top of the range of engines for the A6 will be a 4.2 liter V8 which will deliver around 350 HP, while the S6 will only get a small displacement turbocharged unit. According to first information, the A6 will be available with two V6 TDI engines of 2.7 and 3.0 liter respectively, while the European market could also have the “classic” 2.0-liter TDI engine.