AUDI S7 Preview
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First Pictures of the A7:
it is based on the next gen. A6, so it has nothing to do with A4 or A5.
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it is based on the next gen. A6, so it has nothing to do with A4 or A5.
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some details on the RS7:
Audi’s new A7 Sportback is in the final stages of development and insiders now confirm that the four-door
coupé will be unveiled at the Paris motor show in September.
UK sales will start in March next year and a V10-powered RS variant will be part of the range.
The A7 is the first model based on Audi’s new mid-size platform, which will underpin next year’s seventh-generation A6.
The 4950mm-long A7 has been conceived to provide stiff competition to the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, also set to be
revealed at the Paris show, and a production version of BMW’s recently unveiled Gran Coupé concept due in 2012.
Topping the line-up will be an RS7 Sportback performance model running a 580bhp version of Audi’s naturally aspirated
5.2-litre V10 engine in combination with the firm’s new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Other models in the line-up will use a range of V6, V8 and V10 petrol and diesel engines.
Among the engines expected to account for the majority of UK sales are Audi’s new 330bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6
direct injection petrol and 250bhp 3.0-litre V6 common-rail diesel.
Previewed by the Sportback concept shown at last year’s Detroit show, the production version of the A7 Sportback
is clothed in a sleek four-door fastback body similar in style to the A5 Sportback.
Some design cues hark back to the Audi 100 S coupé made between 1970 and 1976.
“The overall look is less formal than that of the A8,” says Audi design boss Stefan Sielaff, who suggests that the new car
will appeal to an increasing number of luxury car buyers who place good looks ahead of overall functionality.
Inside, the A7 Sportback receives a unique dashboard, previewed by that gracing the earlier concept car, and nominal
seating for four. A three-person rear bench will be offered as an option.
Audi’s new A7 Sportback is in the final stages of development and insiders now confirm that the four-door
coupé will be unveiled at the Paris motor show in September.
UK sales will start in March next year and a V10-powered RS variant will be part of the range.
The A7 is the first model based on Audi’s new mid-size platform, which will underpin next year’s seventh-generation A6.
The 4950mm-long A7 has been conceived to provide stiff competition to the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, also set to be
revealed at the Paris show, and a production version of BMW’s recently unveiled Gran Coupé concept due in 2012.
Topping the line-up will be an RS7 Sportback performance model running a 580bhp version of Audi’s naturally aspirated
5.2-litre V10 engine in combination with the firm’s new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Other models in the line-up will use a range of V6, V8 and V10 petrol and diesel engines.
Among the engines expected to account for the majority of UK sales are Audi’s new 330bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6
direct injection petrol and 250bhp 3.0-litre V6 common-rail diesel.
Previewed by the Sportback concept shown at last year’s Detroit show, the production version of the A7 Sportback
is clothed in a sleek four-door fastback body similar in style to the A5 Sportback.
Some design cues hark back to the Audi 100 S coupé made between 1970 and 1976.
“The overall look is less formal than that of the A8,” says Audi design boss Stefan Sielaff, who suggests that the new car
will appeal to an increasing number of luxury car buyers who place good looks ahead of overall functionality.
Inside, the A7 Sportback receives a unique dashboard, previewed by that gracing the earlier concept car, and nominal
seating for four. A three-person rear bench will be offered as an option.
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If you haven't noticed every company is doing this. Audi has been doing this for quite some time, but every new BMW has the same bloated front as the next, they all look like a shrunken down 7 Series.
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Thanks for the update, Catchmyshadow.
Unfortunately, it looks like no 6-MT for the RS7, only the 7-speed dual clutch.
I'll likely hold on to my MTM-supercharged RS4.
0-100mph < 8 seconds without dropping the clutch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUhX4Exu6N8
Fly-by:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8qbmxGF2c
Unfortunately, it looks like no 6-MT for the RS7, only the 7-speed dual clutch.
I'll likely hold on to my MTM-supercharged RS4.
0-100mph < 8 seconds without dropping the clutch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUhX4Exu6N8
Fly-by:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8qbmxGF2c
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Audi needs to step up and produce a relevant "high" performance car other than the R8.............where are all the RS cars they promised?
The S7 looks nice, but it's still another mediocre S car
The S7 looks nice, but it's still another mediocre S car