2012 Audi A6 Body Structure

At Audi, lightweight construction has long been a top priority and it is one of the pillars of the brand.  Audi is the pioneer of the self-supporting aluminum body and the worldwide leader in the field of lightweight construction.  Future innovations will ensure that the brand can continue to reverse the weight spiral. Each new Audi model will be lighter than the one it replaces.  To put some numbers to this initiative the new 2012 A6 currently being launched, can weigh as  much as 80 kilograms (176.37 lb) less then the previous model.  Some interesting and important facts to keep in mind about Audi vehicles.