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Ground clearance (also famous as Ride height) calculates the area from the minimum spot of the vehicle’s undercarriage and the mark of the tires’ contact with the level surface. Still, the manufacturer of the model might apply slight tricks to the common measure to claim attractive number meaning the legit distance from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the track is lesser than specified in the formal characteristics.
It is no wonder cause efficient people seek an enlarged ground clearance to eradicate trouble when parking near the bumps or getting through the rugged area. The true ride height of the model varies from 107 to 190 mm based on the year of production and trim. Take into account that a well- laden auto will beyond doubt drop by about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Luckily, the model ground clearance can be uplifted with the help of spacers for shock absorbers to make the car rest higher off the ground. While making a higher model, you sacrifice a fraction of the original balance and flexibility in angled turns. Contrarily model ground clearance can be trimmed in order to get enhanced handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Audi A6 you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
11.2010 – 11.2014
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.0 TFSI Tiptronic quattro Premium Plus | 118 |
2.0 TFSI Tiptronic quattro Premium | 118 |
2.0 TFSI Multitronic Premium | 118 |
2.0 TFSI Multitronic Premium Plus | 118 |
3.0 TDI Tiptronic quattro Prestige | 118 |
3.0 TDI Tiptronic quattro Premium Plus | 118 |
3.0 TFSI Tiptronic quattro Premium | 118 |
3.0 TFSI Tiptronic quattro Premium Plus | 118 |
3.0 TFSI Tiptronic quattro Prestige | 118 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Audi A6. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Audi A6 by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
08.2008 – 11.2010
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
3.0 TFSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
3.2 FSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Audi A6. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Audi A6. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
08.2008 – 11.2010
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
3.0 TFSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
3.2 FSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
3.2 FSI multitronic | 117 |
4.2 FSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Audi A6. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Audi A6 Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
02.2004 – 08.2008
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
3.2 FSI Tiptronic quattro | 117 |
02.2004 – 08.2008
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
3.2 FSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
4.2 FSI tiptronic quattro | 117 |
05.2001 – 02.2005
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
3.0 quattro MT | 123 |
3.0 quattro AT | 123 |
05.2001 – 04.2004
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.7T quattro MT | 107 |
2.7T quattro AT | 123 |
3.0 MT | 123 |
3.0 quattro MT | 123 |
3.0 quattro AT | 123 |
3.0 CVT | 123 |
4.2 quattro AT | 123 |
02.1997 – 05.2001
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.5 TDI MT | 123 |
2.5 TDI quattro MT | 123 |
2.5 TDI AT | 123 |
2.5 TDI quattro AT | 123 |
2.8 quattro MT | 123 |
2.8 quattro AT | 123 |
02.1997 – 04.2001
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.5 TDI MT | 107 |
2.5 TDI quattro MT | 107 |
2.5 TDI AT | 107 |
2.5 TDI quattro AT | 107 |
2.7T quattro MT | 107 |
2.7T quattro AT | 107 |
4.2 quattro AT | 107 |
06.1994 – 12.1997
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.8 AT | 120 |
2.8 quattro AT | 123 |
06.1994 – 12.1997
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.8 AT | 120 |
2.8 quattro AT | 123 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Audi A6.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs .
Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit