3.0 V6 218 hp (163 kW)/220 hp

This engine unveiled in 2000 is an aluminum, longer stroke version of the 2.8L V6.

Engine code
220 hp (164 kW)-AVK (218 hp-BBJ)
configuration
2976 cc 90° V6
head
five-valve cylinder, continuous intake camshaft adjustment, exhaust camshaft adjustment
output
162 kW (220 hp) at 6300 rpm, 300 N·m at 3200 rpm
160 kW (218 hp) for the C6 A6
block
aluminum, bore 82.5 mm × stroke 92.8 mm, light pistons, balancer shaft
aspiration
two-position variable intake manifold
management
Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 with electronic throttle control
exhaust
EU4 compliant
application
2000 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A6 (some Far East markets)
references
Audi AG (2000-10-10). The New Audi A4. Press release.