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Important changeover at Neckarsulm plant: Audi starts production of the new A6 limousine

Important changeover at Neckarsulm plant: Audi starts production of the new A6 limousine
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"The Audi A6 is a key factor behind the success of Audi and the
Neckarsulm plant," declared Member of the Board for Production Dr.
Jochem Heizmann on the occasion of the production start of the new A6
limousine. He explained that Audi has invested some 530 million Euro
in the new product and the corresponding plant infrastructure, adding
that the new A6 also redefines the benchmark in respect of production
quality - for example through an ultramodern body shop. "We
anticipate building over 80,000 units of the A6 successor this year,"
continued Heizmann.
The new A6, the sixth generation of this model line, went into
production a matter of weeks before the international launch at the
Geneva Motor Show and some two and a half months before going on sale
to the public. This sporty executive limousine sets new standards in
the medium luxury category thanks to its out-and-out drivability, new
high-performance engines and countless new technical features, such
as the MMI Multi Media Interface operating concept.
Audi has invested 140 million Euro in the tools for manufacturing
the body panels alone. The combined effect of using aluminium,
high-strength steels including stainless steel, and tailored blanks
was that the body weight was cut by around 30 kilograms.
Approximately 60 percent of the 13,700-strong Neckarsulm workforce
are involved in A6 production or in directly associated tasks. "We
are convinced that we will captivate our customers with the new Audi
A6, and thus help to safeguard jobs over the next few years," added
Works Council Chairman Norbert Rank.
Note: A photo of production of the new Audi A6 limousine is
available via obs (dpa) and can also be downloaded as well as a long
version at www.audi-press.com; user ID aupr0008 and password mmt798
(valid until 22.02.2004)
ots Original Text Service: Audi AG
Internet: http://www.presseportal.de
Communication Audi Sites
Joachim Cordshagen, 
tel. +49 841 89-36340
mailto:joachim.cordshagen@audi.de
Communication: Neckarsulm plant
Susanne Jauch, 
tel. +49 7132 31-1310
mailto:susanne.jauch@audi.de

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