New A7 testmule pics.

[The Pretender]

http://up195.siz.co.il/up3/mft2kylkmyzy.jpg

http://up196.siz.co.il/up2/qvzz0lgoug1w.jpg

[andreadebi]

is it based on next a6's chassis or it's a modular from a4 b8?

[Toto89]

Next (C7) A6 i'm pretty sure.

[andreadebi]

Next (C7) A6 i'm pretty sure.

a8 d4 chassis is only for the a8?or also for next bentley-phaeton?

[The Pretender]

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21899/images/3newAudiA7spyphotos.jpg

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/21899/images/4newAudiA7spyphotos.jpg

[RS4B7]

I just have seen this car on the freeway close to my house , but then its better waiting for the S7 with one new V8 TT .

[PeterJohn]

is it based on next a6's chassis or it's a modular from a4 b8?

The wheelbase is huge, that's for sure.

[The Pretender]

More closely to the new A8.

[ZeroCool]

you can see that the mirrors are mounted at the doors - so we already "saw" the unveiled A7 on the first pics in another thread ;)

this one: http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19759

[Mockenrue]

http://multimedia.dn.no/archive/00182/WB_Audi_A7_3_182266a.jpg


http://www.dn.no/dnBil/article1826500.ece

[Lmg]

A few more:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/bilde.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/bilde1.jpg

[roadrunner]

A few more:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/bilde1.jpg

Retractable rear spoiler clearly visible

[PeterJohn]

It's going to embarras the 5series GT.

[darkop]

It's going to embarras the 5series GT.
why everybody keeps comparing it to this fugly vagon 5 series GT? ignorance or disinformation!? CLS competitor - yes maybe, but no BMW is in the same category of 5 door coupes!

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

maybe because the 5 Series GT is the only one that comes close beeing a rival. BUT... BMW is going for a 6 Series GT with the next Gen... there you have it, the true rival. :)

Qisha

[AndyBG]

Next gen' CLS isn't rival for it...?

[PeterJohn]

why everybody keeps comparing it to this fugly vagon 5 series GT? ignorance or disinformation!? CLS competitor - yes maybe, but no BMW is in the same category of 5 door coupes!

- 5series GT is 5door 5series
- A7 is 5door A6

=> 5series is A6 competitor
=> 5series GT is A7 competitor

[darkop]

- 5series GT is 5door 5series
- A7 is 5door A6

=> 5series is A6 competitor
=> 5series GT is A7 competitor
:harass:
ur comparing cars by the number of doors?!

[roadrunner]

It's going to embarras the 5series GT.

No need for external support - it does it by itself ;)

[AndyBG]

Its really funny to compare A7 with 5 series GT... Comercial for 5 series GT points out the height of the roof and extra leg room for all passengers... I don't expect those things to be the ''ups'' of next A7...

[Mockenrue]

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-a7-spy-shots_100305347_l.jpg
http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-a7-spy-shots_100305345_l.jpg
http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-a7-spy-shots_100305343_l.jpg
http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-a7-spy-shots_100305342_l.jpg
http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-a7-spy-shots_100305346_l.jpg
http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-a7-spy-shots_100305344_l.jpg

[AndyBG]

This is planed to be premiered in Paris...?

[PeterJohn]

:harass:
ur comparing cars by the number of doors?!

Chassis-variant and price segment.

Just like one would compare a coupé to another coupé, a stationwagon to another stationwagon, a roadster to another roadster.

A lot of carmakers have 5door versions of their sedans. Perhaps not in your neck of the woods, since it'll get the marketing people all confused. They may give it fancy names, and a new jacket, but it's just a variant on the sedan. RR may call their Cabrio a "Drophead Coupé" but we know it's just a freaking Phantom Cabrio. And the A7/GT may be called "sports activity utility vertility fitness wonder coupes extrordinair" but they are just freaking "vijf deurs", or 5door sedans.



http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre/ford/mondeo/st220/2003_ford_mondeo_st220_02_m.jpg


http://www.zoekertjesweb.be/foto/c/b/2/411628_f_cb241f96335ca5cfa9d672d7640d9d4d.jpg

http://www.carfolio.com/images/dbimages/zgas/models/id/2698/1991_renault_19_charmade.jpg

http://images4.speurders.nl/images/55/5525/55252014_1.jpg

[darkop]

Chassis-variant and price segment.

Just like one would compare a coupé to another coupé, a stationwagon to another stationwagon, a roadster to another roadster.

A lot of carmakers have 5door versions of their sedans. Perhaps not in your neck of the woods, since it'll get the marketing people all confused. They may give it fancy names, and a new jacket, but it's just a variant on the sedan. RR may call their Cabrio a "Drophead Coupé" but we know it's just a freaking Phantom Cabrio. And the A7/GT may be called "sports activity utility vertility fitness wonder coupes extrordinair" but they are just freaking "vijf deurs", or 5door sedans.



http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre/ford/mondeo/st220/2003_ford_mondeo_st220_02_m.jpg


http://www.zoekertjesweb.be/foto/c/b/2/411628_f_cb241f96335ca5cfa9d672d7640d9d4d.jpg

http://www.carfolio.com/images/dbimages/zgas/models/id/2698/1991_renault_19_charmade.jpg

http://images4.speurders.nl/images/55/5525/55252014_1.jpg

although based on bmw 5 series - gt is not a coupe variant of it, but rather a van version with height, looks and purpose meant to have (focusing on utility), whereas the a7 is a totally new segment with coupe like stance, height and usability provided within )focusing on looks and sport pretensions). and it's not based on any future a6 or whatever - just sitting on it's own, luxury 5 door coupe segment. so u can't compare them at all, even though journalist in your ''neck of the woods'' sometimes make this mistake. tell that to audi marketing people and they would think you're nuts and they made a major pr mistake w/this product!

[PeterJohn]

What are you talking about? PR-mistakes? I'm talking about what it is, and what it is, is a 5door A6. And A6 sized Audi, that looks like an A6 (especially when the new one comes), that has an A6 drivetrain, that in all likelyhood will be build on the A6 production line, probably with a (new) A6 interior, and priced at about the A6 level, only it has a 5th fastback door, which makes it a 5door A6.

But whatever man. If the the PR folks have no other tricks than to invent a new expensive sounding niche for every single effing car, and you want to pretend it's the gospel, by all means. But to me, the A7 will always be a 5door A6. And the A5 "sportback" is a 5door as well. And around here we call the Q7 a Jeep. And we mostly think they are silly.

I can compare anything to anything. Especially stuff where the only practical difference is the way the trunk opens.

[darkop]

:stick:
What are you talking about? PR-mistakes? I'm talking about what it is, and what it is, is a 5door A6. And A6 sized Audi, that looks like an A6 (especially when the new one comes), that has an A6 drivetrain, that in all likelyhood will be build on the A6 production line, probably with a (new) A6 interior, and priced at about the A6 level, only it has a 5th fastback door, which makes it a 5door A6.

But whatever man. If the the PR folks have no other tricks than to invent a new expensive sounding niche for every single effing car, and you want to pretend it's the gospel, by all means. But to me, the A7 will always be a 5door A6. And the A5 "sportback" is a 5door as well. And around here we call the Q7 a Jeep. And we mostly think they are silly.

I can compare anything to anything. Especially stuff where the only practical difference is the way the trunk opens.

Do you seriously think that future A7 (or Sportback concept till now) falls under same category as 5er GT, regardless of your math with the number of doors? it's also about style, purpose, target groups, proportions and prestige! u have to admit - BMW don't have such car - CS concept would have been one but they are not making it (yet)! same comparison could be with merc csl, lambo estoque, aston rapide, porsche panamera... BMW 5er GT is a way out of that league! :stick:

[Mockenrue]

http://spyshots.nl/userfiles/image/artikel/600/Audi-A7-001_1021114163.JPG
http://spyshots.nl/userfiles/image/artikel/600/Audi-A7-002_1021114164.JPG
http://spyshots.nl/userfiles/image/artikel/600/Audi-A7-003_1021114165.JPG
http://spyshots.nl/userfiles/image/artikel/600/Audi-A7-004_1021114165.JPG
http://spyshots.nl/userfiles/image/artikel/600/Audi-A7-005_1021114166.JPG
http://spyshots.nl/userfiles/image/artikel/600/Audi-A7-006_10211141657.JPG

[gmbh6]

I bet they could sell the test mule with the all the swirls if they put it as an option lol

[andreadebi]

Audi A7 to debut at the Moscow Motor Show! Audi S7 confirmed

http://www.4wheelsnews.com/audi-a7-to-debut-at-the-moscow-motor-show-audi-s7-confirmed/

[AndyBG]

Articles saying that premier will be on '10 Paris, RS 7 confirmed with 5.2 N/A developing 580 hp... :vhmmm:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050626038/audi-a7-sportback-to-be-unveiled-in-paris-rs7-to-get-580

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/05/malignant-rumors-audi-rs7-sportback.html

http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-audi-rs7-to-pack-580hp-v10.html

[RXBG]

should be paris. audi has cleared the way with all new intro's up to the R8 GT. only thing left this year is the A7 and maybe the new S8. new A6 next geneve-2011.

[andreadebi]

Articles saying that premier will be on '10 Paris, RS 7 confirmed with 5.2 N/A developing 580 hp... :vhmmm:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050626038/audi-a7-sportback-to-be-unveiled-in-paris-rs7-to-get-580

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/05/malignant-rumors-audi-rs7-sportback.html


http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-audi-rs7-to-pack-580hp-v10.html

i don't know if it's true...however very very strange imho 5.2 not turbo 580hp...we will see..

[darkop]

should be paris. audi has cleared the way with all new intro's up to the R8 GT. only thing left this year is the A7 and maybe the new S8. new A6 next geneve-2011.
S8 is due in 2012..
as I've said - very drought season ahead... :snow:

[AndyBG]

And what do you guys think about this 5.2 N/A developing 580 hp...?

[chewym]

And what do you guys think about this 5.2 N/A developing 580 hp...?

Someone got Audi engines mixed up.

[andreadebi]

nice pshop

far from reality??

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9669/a7preview.png (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=a7preview.png)

[54m]

Anyone else notice Audi has borrowed Bentley's Rear Brake light? ;)
Doesnt look too bad either.

[Roger]

That looks good!


nice pshop

far from reality??

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9669/a7preview.png (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=a7preview.png)

[MPT]

Interior has been spottet today. It looks absolutely fabolous!

However, if my eyes don't mistake me.- If you choose high-res photo of the interior doesn't the "transmission-indicator-icon" at the buttom (below manual) say "V"? Usually it's "S", what could this mean?





M

EDIT: Forgot link: http://www.worldcarfans.com/110051926350/audi-s7-interior-spied-for-first-time/highphotos

[EKaru]

For those of you who can read German, Auto Zeitung recently had a BMW Special Issue in which they add the "production" detail to the Concept Gran Coupe... CLS, Panamera, Rapide, A7, and finally this BMW, to saturate the market.. The BMW Gran Coupe is still in its concept phase and probably a couple years away from production...


http://i47.tinypic.com/28tl0mt.jpg

[Chuvips]

Anyone knows for sure when it's gonna be presented to public?

[RXBG]

paris- sept.

90 days! we might even see the S7 at the same time.

[Chuvips]

I'd prefer Miscow MIMS in August:) then you'd expect some photos from me

[Chuvips]

Guys and what about the body? The next-gen-A6-based ASF?

Suspension with springs or pneumatic? I hope the first because my dad finds his A8 on floor every morning