With the debut of its third generation 2008 A6 model, the German-based Audi has succeeded at gaining the reputation as one of the world's premium automakers. First appearing in 1995 to replace the Audi 100, the A6 was redesigned in 1998 complete with a sportier body, and in the year 2000, performance was boosted with the addition of both the twin-turbo, V6, 2.7 liter engine, and the V8, 4.