Audi S6 C6

Audi S6 C6 — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi S6 C6 (1994–2025) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7.5J–9J wheels at ET31–ET57.

Overview

The Audi S6 C6 (2006–2011) is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 executive car, produced by German automaker Audi on the Volkswagen Group C6 platform. Available in saloon/sedan and Avant (estate/wagon) body styles, it features an advanced 5.2-liter V10 engine with quattro all-wheel drive. This generation marked a significant upgrade from its predecessor, offering enhanced performance and technological advancements.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7.5J–9JET31–ET57

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 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. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

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

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
5.2L 40v FSI V105.2L 40-valve DOHC FSI V10 petrol engine with variable valve timpetrol320 hpquattro
4.2L 40v V84.2L 40-valve DOHC V8 petrol engine with variable intake manifolpetrol250 hpquattro
4.2L V8 (S6 Plus)4.2L 32v DOHC V8 petrol engine, reworked for higher power outputpetrol240 hpquattro
4.2L V8 (optional)4.2L 32v DOHC V8 petrol enginepetrol213 hpquattro
2.2L turbocharged I52.2L 20v turbocharged inline-five cylinder petrol enginepetrol169 hpquattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.2L turbocharged I5169 hp6.7 s149 mph
4.2L V8 (optional)213 hp5.9 s155 mph
4.2L V8 (S6 Plus)240 hp5.6 s
4.2L 40v V8250 hp6.7 s155 mph
5.2L 40v FSI V10320 hp5.2 s155 mph

Dimensions

Length4892 mm
Width1803 mm
Height1435 mm
Wheelbase2692 mm
Kerb weight1730 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon, Avant
Produced1994–2025

Trim levels

5.2 FSI quattro

History & notable variants

Introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, the C6 S6 underwent a facelift in late 2008 for the 2009 model year, incorporating Audi's third-generation MMI electronics controller and real-time traffic information. Notable variants include the standard saloon and Avant models.

Reliability & owner notes