Audi A7
The Audi A7 Sportback is an executive car/mid-size luxury car (E-segment) produced by Audi since 2010. A five-door hatchback, it features a fastback-like sloping roofline with a steeply raked rear window and integrated boot lid (forming the so-called “Sportback”), and four frameless doors.
8-speed ZF 8HP (North American model)
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Audi Sportback concept is a concept vehicle with Trio.0-litre V6 TDI clean diesel engine rated two hundred twenty five PS (165 kW; two hundred twenty two hp) and five hundred fifty N·m (405.66 lb·ft), 7-speed S-tronic transmission, quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system, five-link front suspension, continuous damping control shock absorbers, electromechanical steering, ceramic brake discs (380-millimeter front and three hundred fifty six millimeters rear), front 6-piston monobloc aluminum brake calipers, rear floating-caliper brakes, 21-inch wheels.
Initial release Edit
The A7 is in essence, a five-door hatchback coupé version of the C7-series Audi A6, based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform. The A7 was released before the more conventional A6 saloon/estate. [6] Both cars share the same core structure, drivetrain, chassis, dashboard and interior, whilst the A7 has its own unique exterior panelwork. It also differs from the A6 in that it uses aluminium for much of its front figure structure.
The vehicle was unveiled in Pinakothek der Moderne art museum in Munich on twenty six July 2010, [7] and later in two thousand ten Paris Motor Showcase, two thousand eleven Fresh York Auto Showcase, [8] Wörthersee Tour two thousand eleven (in Misano Crimson) [9]
The vehicles went on sale in fall 2010. Early models include Two.8 FSI (204PS) with multitronic, Trio.0 TFSI quattro (300PS) with seven-speed S tronic, Three.0 TDI quattro (245PS) with seven-speed S tronic; followed by Three.0 TDI (204PS) with multitronic. [Ten] [11] [12]
US models went on sale two thousand twelve model year vehicles. Early models include Trio.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) with an 8-speed automatic transmission. [13] [14]
Audi S7 (2012–) Edit
The S7 is a version of A7 with a Four.0 biturbo TFSI V8 engine rated four hundred twenty PS (309 kW; four hundred fourteen bhp) and five hundred fifty N·m (405.66 ft·lbf), quattro four wheel drive system, 7-speed S Tronic gearbox. The S7 can accelerate from zero to one hundred km/h (62 mph) in Four.7 seconds.
The vehicle was unveiled in two thousand eleven Frankfurt Auto Demonstrate, [15] and later in two thousand twelve Audi quattro Cup. [16]
Delivery of the S7 began in spring 2012. [17]
Similar vehicles Edit
Reviewers have cited the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class as the inspiration to the Audi A7 in the four-door executive coupé market. [Legitimate]
Engines and spectacle Edit
The following internal combustion engines are available, [Nineteen] with variations dependent on market.
Awards Edit
In the ICOTY Awards, the Audi A7 was named the International Car of the Year in 2012. [20]
AutoWeek magazine named the Audi A7 as the Best of the Best/Car for 2012. [21]
Esquire magazine named the Audi A7 as the two thousand eleven Esquire Car of the Year. [22]
Automobile Magazine named the Audi A7 “2012 Automobile of the Year”. [23]
Marketing Edit
As part of the A7 Sportback product launch, a launch campaign was created in collaboration with the London advertising agency bbh. The birth story of the A7 Sportback became the inspiration of the Paper Liberation spot. [24] [25]
As part of A7 launch in the US, a papercraft version of two thousand twelve Audi A7 was produced. [26]
As part of S7 launch in the US, a Super Cup commercial was produced. [27]
2012 update Edit
A7 Trio.0 TDI quattro (313PS) (as A7 Three.0 BiTDI quattro) was added to the UK market. [28]
Early Germany models include A7 Two.8 FSI (204 PS), Two.8 FSI quattro (204PS), Three.0 TFSI quattro (310PS), Trio.0 TDI (204PS), Three.0 TDI quattro (204PS), Three.0 TDI quattro (245PS), Three.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (245 PS), Trio.0 TDI quattro (313PS). [29]
A7 Three.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (245PS) was unveiled in two thousand twelve Los Angeles Auto Demonstrate.
US model of A7 Three.0 TDI clean diesel quattro (245PS) was set to go on sale in fall two thousand thirteen as two thousand fourteen model year vehicle. [30]
A7 Sportback Black Edition (2013–) Edit
It is a version of A7 (excluding Three.0 TDI (204PS), S7) for the UK market. It included 21-inch rotor-design alloy wheels with a dark titanium finish with further lowered S line sports suspension, black grille and number plate surrounds and the window framework strips, and by privacy glass extending from the B-pillar rearwards; Piano Black inlays, sports seats upholstered in black Valcona leather, black headlining, BOSE audio system with DAB radio and AMI from SE specification and above, S line equipment package (satellite navigation, light and rain sensors, Xenon all-weather headlights and LED rear lights, Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system, Audi parking system plus, keyless go), powered tailgate operation, electrically adjustable front seats, a powered retractable rear spoiler.
Sales began in November 2012, with deliveries began in early 2013. [31]
RS seven (2013–) Edit
The RS7 has a Four.0 TFSI twin scroll twin turbo V8 engine rated four hundred twelve kW (560 PS; five hundred fifty three bhp) and seven hundred N·m (516 lbf·ft), cylinder on request system deactivates intake and harass valves of four cylinders (Two, Three, five and 8), eight-speed tiptronic transmission with D and S driving modes, quattro with torque vectoring with self-locking center differential with a high locking rate and oil cooler (optional quattro with sport differential with two superposition gears), polished 20-inch forged wheels in a seven twin-spoke design (optional 21-inch cast wheels in a choice of three designs), four internally vented diameter brake discs with three hundred ninety mm (15.35 in) diameter front discs and black (optional crimson) painted six-piston calipers (optional four hundred twenty mm (16.54 in) carbon fiber ceramic discs with anthracite gray calipers), electronic stabilization control with Sport and off modes, adaptive air suspension lowering figure by twenty mm (0.79 in) (optional tauter sport suspension plus with Dynamic Rail Control), optional Dynamic all-wheel steering with continuously variable steering boost and ratio, high-gloss black protective grille with honeycomb structure at the front of the car, add-on parts in matte aluminum, power extending spoiler, two elliptical tailpipe trims, a choice of ten figure colours (including Nardo gray, special finish Daytona gray, matt effect), optional matt aluminum and carbon styling packages, footrest, pedals and soft keys in the standard MMI navigation plus terminal in an aluminum-look finish; decorative trim below the retractable monitor in piano finish, carbon inlays (four optional extra materials), headlining in black cloth (optional lunar silver or black Alcantara), RS sport seats with side bolsters and integrated head restraints and RS seven logos upholstered in black Alcantara and leather with diamond quilting at center sections (optional honeycomb-quilted Valcona leather in either black or lunar silver), optional power-adjustable convenience seats with memory function, contoured rear seats, xenon plus headlights, a tire pressure monitoring system, the parking system plus, three-zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control, Audi sound system, MMI navigation plus, adaptive cruise control with stop & go function including Audi pre sense front.
The RS seven can sprint from zero to one hundred km/h (62.14 mph) in Trio.9 seconds and is limited to two hundred fifty km/h (155.34 mph). Optional dynamic package and dynamic package plus increase top speeds to two hundred eighty km/h (173.98 mph) and three hundred five km/h (189.52 mph) respectively.
Other options include the exterior mirrors with exposed carbon housings and the all-LED headlights, head-up display, a convenience package, the dynamic package, the dynamic package plus, Bluetooth online car phone, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System.
The vehicle was unveiled in two thousand thirteen NAIAS. [32] [33]
Audi announced the RS7 spectacle along with the RS6 spectacle on October 22, 2015. [34] It is powered by the same Four.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the standard RS7, but now with six hundred five PS (445 kW; five hundred ninety seven bhp), and seven hundred fifty N·m (553 lbf·ft). The top speed remains limited to two hundred fifty km/h (155.Three mph) as standard, and there are optional Dynamic and Dynamic Plus packages that raise the top speed to two hundred eighty km/h (174.0 mph) and three hundred five km/h (189.Five mph) respectively. The RS7 spectacle will accelerate from zero to one hundred km/h (62.1 mph) in Three.7 seconds and zero to two hundred km/h (124.Trio mph) in 12.1 seconds. Despite the improved spectacle, the fuel economy and CO2 are unchanged from the standard RS6 Avant.