How many Audi S6 are there on UK roads?

Approximately 1,742 Audi S6 are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Audi S6 wheel fitment — C5

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1999–2003

Audi S6 wheel fitment in one line: The Audi S6 C5 (1999–2003) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~8J–9J wheels at ET27–ET42.

Overview

The Audi S6 C5 (1999–2003) is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 executive car, produced by German automaker Audi on the Volkswagen Group C platform series. It was available in saloon and Avant body styles, featuring a 4.2-litre V8 engine with quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Compared to its predecessor, it offered improved performance, emissions compliance, and enhanced suspension tuning for better handling.

Audi S6 wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Audi S6 C5 spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Audi S6 wheel fitment.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x112
Centre bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque	120 Nm
Seat type	radius
Factory setup	square
TPMS	indirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	8J–9J	ET27–ET42

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~1,742 Audi S6 licensed on UK roads — top 26% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 1,742 Audi S6 on UK roads, placing it in the top 26% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Audi S6 wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Fuel	Power
1.8		92 kW (125 PS)
1.8 T		110 kW (150 PS)
1.8 T		132 kW (180 PS)
2.4		100 kW (136 PS)
2.4		120 kW (163 PS)
2.4		121 kW (165 PS)
2.7 T		169 kW (230 PS)
2.7 T		184 kW (250 PS)
2.8		142 kW (193 PS)
4.2		220 kW (299 PS)
S6		250 kW (340 PS)
1.9 TDI (VEP)	diesel	81 kW (110 PS)
1.9 TDI (PD)	diesel	85 kW (115 PS)
2.5 TDI (VEP)	diesel	110 kW (150 PS)
2.5 TDI (VEP)	diesel	132 kW (180 PS)
2.0		96 kW (130 PS)
2.4		125 kW (170 PS)
3.0		162 kW (220 PS)
RS6		331 kW (450 PS)
RS6 plus		353 kW (480 PS)
1.9 TDI (PD)	diesel	96 kW (130 PS)
2.5 TDI (VEP)	diesel	114 kW (155 PS)
2.5 TDI (VEP)	diesel	120 kW (163 PS)

Source: Audi A6 C5, de.wikipedia.org.

Performance

Variant	Power	0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h)
1.8	92 kW (125 PS)	11.3 s
1.8 T	110 kW (150 PS)	9.4 s
2.4	120 kW (163 PS)	9.1 s
2.4	121 kW (165 PS)	9.1 s
2.7 T	169 kW (230 PS)	7.3 s
2.7 T	184 kW (250 PS)	6.8 s
2.8	142 kW (193 PS)	8.1 s
4.2	220 kW (299 PS)	6.9 s
S6	250 kW (340 PS)	5.7 s
1.9 TDI (VEP)	81 kW (110 PS)	12.3 s
1.9 TDI (PD)	85 kW (115 PS)	11.6 s
2.5 TDI (VEP)	110 kW (150 PS)	9.7 s
2.5 TDI (VEP)	132 kW (180 PS)	8.9 s
2.0	96 kW (130 PS)	10.5 s
2.4	125 kW (170 PS)	9.3 s
3.0	162 kW (220 PS)	7.5 s
RS6	331 kW (450 PS)	4.7 s
RS6 plus	353 kW (480 PS)	4.5 s
1.9 TDI (PD)	96 kW (130 PS)	10.5 s
2.5 TDI (VEP)	114 kW (155 PS)	9.7 s
2.5 TDI (VEP)	120 kW (163 PS)	9.3 s

Source: Audi A6 C5, de.wikipedia.org.

Dimensions

Length	4,796 to 4,886 mm
Width	1,819 mm
Height	1,477 mm
Wheelbase	2,760 to 2,850 mm
Kerb weight	1,320 to 1,765 kg

Source: Audi A6 C5, de.wikipedia.org.

Body styles & production

Body styles	Limousine, Kombi
Produced	1999–2003

Trim levels

Factory colours

Cerise MetallicBrillantschwarzAmethystgrau PearlIndigo MetallicBrillantblauTornado RedAluminum Silver MetallicSmaragdgruen PearlEmerald PearlNogaro Blue PearlPearl Escent WhiteMing Blue MicaSamatblauCasablancaweissVulkanschwarz PearlRubin Red PearlEuropeanblau PearlEuropa Blue MicaPelican Blue MetallicTitanium Gray Metallic

History & notable variants

The Audi S6 C5 was introduced in late 1997 alongside the new A6 platform. It featured a more powerful 4.2-litre V8 engine with advanced emission control technology to meet EU3 standards. The model received an upgrade in May 2000, improving power output and emissions compliance. Notably, Audi's high-performance subsidiary quattro GmbH developed the RS6 variant based on this platform from 2002-2004.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Powerful V8 engine, advanced emissions control technology, improved handling
Cons: Limited production run, high fuel consumption