Audi has revealed its latest range-topping V6 diesel, a new 3.0-litre biturbo BiTDI unit. The new engine, which musters 313hp and 479lb ft is to be fitted to the A6 saloon, Avant and Allroad, and the A7 Sportback.
It also finally equips Audi's mid-range execs with the punch to counter the identically powerful BMW 535d and even serves up a 15lb ft smidgen of torque, although it's someway short of BMW's new
381hp tri-turbo diesel,
but we won't go into that here...
What it does mean is that Audi now has an engine that slots in above the 204hp and 245hp 3.0-litre TDI units. The two-stage turbocharger also provides enough go to propel the saloon to 62mph from rest in 5.1 seconds, while the Avant and A7 manage the same in 5.3 seconds. All are limited to a top speed of 155mph.
All BiTDIs will come with Quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission, which now includes torque vectoring and a self-locking centre differential.
First deliveries of BiTDIs start in the spring, with prices from £43,810 for the A6, and £51,645 for the A7.