Audi S7 spied uncovered? [Archive] - RS6.com

Joker

September 21st, 2010, 13:45

It's a shame they chose black because it's hard to really notice what is different apart from the front bumper. Also your link mentions over 400hp, how much over 400hp will it actual be?

Nice car but I think it suits the less aggressive styling of the SE trim.

darkop

September 21st, 2010, 20:21

^
Now you have it in white as well! (check the same link!)...

And according to very credible audiblog.nl, it's the V8 4.0 TFSI with 408PS!
http://www.audiblog.nl/?p=38071

Joker

September 21st, 2010, 20:33

I thought the lighter shades would help it's appearance but alas it doesn't. Why did they give it that sad old saggy ass. :vhmmm: At least the engine sounds like it's something worth waiting for, if true it's got the same output as the 550i but i wonder which one has the most torque and the better emissions?

Zyklon5

September 21st, 2010, 20:40

Better pictures:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/21/spy-shots-2012-audi-s7-caught-but-whats-under-the-hood/

ChicagoAudi

September 21st, 2010, 21:09

Interesting that there are spy photographs of the S7 instead of the S8, considering Qisha's recent comment on what would debut at Paris. One possible explanation is that the S8 and S7 will both be released at Paris.

Zyklon5

September 21st, 2010, 21:27

Or maybe the S8 is done with testing, ready to be launched in Paris and S7 is still testing.

ChicagoAudi

September 21st, 2010, 21:35

Possible; however, why would the S7 be photographed with virtually no camouflage and near production ready? Automakers usually do not finish development and warehouse the vehicle for future release months and months in advance.

Joker

September 21st, 2010, 21:43

Or maybe the S8 is done with testing, ready to be launched in Paris and S7 is still testing.

I didn't think of that, if true would this mean that S models are coming earlier than before or is it roughly around this time in the lifecycle that they usually appear?

ChicagoAudi

September 21st, 2010, 21:47

Recall that Audi introduced the S5 and A5 at the same time.

JSRS6

September 21st, 2010, 22:32

Is is just me, or does the ass of the white S7 look a bit like the CLK 63 AMG?

Fab

September 22nd, 2010, 07:25

You probably mean CLS 63 AMG... Yes indeed it looks very similar rear pipes are smaller than on the AMG

darkop

September 22nd, 2010, 10:03

Recall that Audi introduced the S5 and A5 at the same time.
Good call! Wanted to say the same...
I doubt we will see the S8 before the S7 since A8 already has the V8 variant, for which the A7 desperately moans to get!
We shall see very soon I guess, but it's been very frustrating... I don't know what is all that fuss around that V8 tt and subsequently the S7! It's just the top range option of a regular series model! if it was RS or some special concept/supercar - OK... Just - PRESENT THE DAMN THING!!!

Joker

September 22nd, 2010, 10:24

Good call! Wanted to say the same...
I doubt we will see the S8 before the S7 since A8 already has the V8 variant, for which the A7 desperately moans to get!
We shall see very soon I guess, but it's been very frustrating... I don't know what is all that fuss around that V8 tt and subsequently the S7! It's just the top range option of a regular series model! if it was RS or some special concept/supercar - OK... Just - PRESENT THE DAMN THING!!!

Quite right, it's not as if it's going to steal sales for any other Audi currently on sale because there's just no equivelants in the range. Anyhow Audi need to present their S versions the instance the regular car is released or there abouts and bring us the RS variant within the first 3 years instead of just before it making it's curtain call.

darkop

September 22nd, 2010, 10:28

Quite right, it's not as if it's going to steal sales for any other Audi currently on sale because there's just no equivelants in the range. Anyhow Audi need to present their S versions the instance the regular car is released or there abouts and bring us the RS variant within the first 3 years instead of just before it making it's curtain call.
Nothing to add on this! Hopefully someone from Ingolstadt reads/listens ...
They can keep crappy 2.8 fsi's and detuned 3.0tdi's for themselves to impress their senile mother in laws! GIVE US THE REAL STUFF - NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Qisha

September 22nd, 2010, 10:40

They want it all... they want it all... and the want it now... BUT are they going to get it? :lovl:

http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/28048_aud_s7_10_erlkoenig_v2_1.jpg
http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/28048_aud_s7_10_erlkoenig_v2_2.jpg
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http://www.auto-news.de/webcore/data/content/Auto_Article_EXT/28048_aud_s7_10_erlkoenig_v2_6.jpg
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darkop

September 22nd, 2010, 10:47

^
I thought you were our friend...

ZeroCool

September 22nd, 2010, 10:52

he is ;)

but that's again the hint - that we're going to see the S8 in Paris - and not the S7 ;)

Joker

September 22nd, 2010, 10:53

Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me or does this Black one that Qisha has shown look as if it's carrying a shit load of equipment in the boot? The nose is in the air but the rear is near touching the deck.

Joker

September 22nd, 2010, 10:54

he is ;)

but that's again the hint - that we're going to see the S8 in Paris - and not the S7 ;)

Has anyone seen spy shots of the S8?

darkop

September 22nd, 2010, 10:56

I did! It is called a S7 only for this month...

Joker

September 22nd, 2010, 11:07

I should have worded it better, what I meant was has there been any spy photos of the S8 where the body and rims have looked as production ready as the photos we are seeing now of the S7? I googled all I could find and I came up with zero.

Makes you think that we will see the S7 first.

Qisha

September 23rd, 2010, 07:32

Dear Friends,

you might want to notice, that the Testcars in this thread differ... :cheers:

Qisha

Joker

September 23rd, 2010, 09:17

Dear Friends,

you might want to notice, that the Testcars in this thread differ... :cheers:

Qisha

Apart from different rims, colour and number plates I can't spot what is so different. :vhmmm:

Oh and the last black one has obviously two very fat Germans in the back. :jlol:

artur777

September 23rd, 2010, 10:14

Due to Qisha's logic we will see S8 first, but due to my eyes - S7 first!
It is a production ready car, but no info on the upcoming S8 in the internet

darkop

September 23rd, 2010, 10:20

I say no way they are going to show the S8 first!

RXBG

September 23rd, 2010, 12:24

the black car has no foglights. the white one has foglights. i think we'll see the S8 in Paris. dual exhaust test mules have been photographed months ago.

ZeroCool

September 23rd, 2010, 13:46

Just two examples of S8 spy shots, that nobody ever saw ;)
one minute searching at google...

btw...the pics are taken in March 2010!!

So, be sure, we won't see the S7 in Paris ;)

http://www.audicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/audi-s8-r34-1600-thumb-717x477.jpghttp://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-s8-spy-shots_100310288_l.jpg (http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2011-audi-s8-spy-shots_100310288_l.jpg)

darkop

September 23rd, 2010, 14:40

Earth to the moon: We don't care which one - just show the fkn thing!
:vhmmm::snow:

RXBG

September 23rd, 2010, 15:02

i'm most interested in the V8, regardless of the car they show. this V8 is the harbinger of most S and RS cars for the next 10 years at audi. it is going to replace the old 4.2 that has been around over 10 years in one form or another. the current V8 has produced from 300 to 450 hp in one form or another. the new V8 is expected to produce from 400 to ~600 hp in potential.

darkop

September 23rd, 2010, 15:10

Exactly my thoughts...
They can reveal just the engine and keep the cars for their silly marketing games!

Zyklon5

September 23rd, 2010, 16:40

Exactly my thoughts...
They can reveal just the engine and keep the cars for their silly marketing games!:lovl:

So the one posted by Qisha is the S7 and the cars in the autoblog.com link and first post are RS7.:applause::applause:

darkop

September 23rd, 2010, 18:07

the black car has no foglights. the white one has foglights. i think we'll see the S8 in Paris. dual exhaust test mules have been photographed months ago.
None of them has foglights as it's not an option on A7! What seems like a foglamp is actually a sensor for advanced cruise control, same as on new A8! All the lights in both options (LED/xenons) are all weather!

darkop

September 25th, 2010, 19:24

These guys are pretty positive about the new S7 and the power output it gets! It's already I think 3rd time they mention this number (408ps) so seems they already know what we don't..

http://www.audiblog.nl/?p=38278

Cheers!

LittleDevil

September 25th, 2010, 20:18

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI 290kW 394HP S-tronic 7:jlol:

darkop

September 25th, 2010, 20:31

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI 290kW 394HP S-tronic 7:jlol:

That's the power figure they actually published first, back in 2008., but now they've got another one.... Audi, seems like, are updating their numbers according to latest offerings from competition! Which is not a big deal with FI engines...

LittleDevil

September 25th, 2010, 20:53

That is correct.

Document was from 1.5.2008 and If you look RS5, A8, A7, R8 V10, R8 Spyder, Q5, S4, A1.....etc all info is correct and I'm pretty sure that S7 will get that engive with that power.

It is also Q3 listed there.

Do you have link file of their new plan? :)

kind Regards

darkop

September 25th, 2010, 20:58

I have just send the link in the post #36...
But if you look more carefully, initial hp rate for the A1 1.4TFSI was 170, but we just learned few days ago that it had jumped to 185ps!! So, it is not 100% and it's got updated, presumably by Audi themselves...

LittleDevil

September 25th, 2010, 21:12

Only time will tell, we will see...

Kind Regards

artur777

September 25th, 2010, 23:41

Guys, whate about s8?
Not any word, but it should be released soon. Also with 4.0 tfsi?

Lateknight

January 28th, 2011, 16:25

Confirmed engine for the S7
4 litre 300kw (408PS - earlier reports were correct)
Production starts November 2011

darkop

January 28th, 2011, 16:53

Confirmed engine for the S7
4 litre 300kw (408PS - earlier reports were correct)
Production starts November 2011
Really?! Where did you get that? Makes sense though...

Joker

January 29th, 2011, 18:37

408hp :vhmmm:, less than before and also the gap between S and it's rival would disappear as well. Audi might have saved weight but not enough to warrant such a decrease in my opinion, I was expecting 440hp but I suppose when you consider that the 333hp of the S4 is actually closer to 360hp a 408hp might also be a genuine 440hp anyway. :hihi:

Toto89

January 30th, 2011, 13:22

Very logical move. Note that it's main competitor should be the 550i. If the same figures will be true as on the S4 engine, 500++hp is easily achievable, so it will be Merc's new V8 territory, but much more economical i hope. If it will get the same 8 speed gearbox as the A8, it would be perfect! Though i think S8 needs more, something like new RS6, as there is no RS car in 8's range.

darkop

January 30th, 2011, 17:49

New S8 for sure will make more, but nothing close to last RS6 though... Something in 500+ range! Might get exactly the same as W12 (500ps) as D3 S8 had exactly the same as its w12 brother (or ''sister'' if you from NA/Canada more like ;))!

RXBG

January 31st, 2011, 00:33

if the 4.0T doesnt debut in geneva then something is seriously wrong at audi.

darkop

January 31st, 2011, 09:02

if the 4.0T doesnt debut in geneva then something is seriously wrong at audi.
I agree - there is certainly something fishy about all of this postponing! And our beloved Qisha strangely disappeared as of late... hmm
We didn't have a proper product introduction since end of November with new A6! And there are so many models we should have already seen rolling by now...

Erik

January 31st, 2011, 09:16

Looks a bit butt heavy :D

Geist

February 10th, 2011, 21:12

darkop

February 11th, 2011, 08:28

Hm, I don't know, the A7 just doesn't grow on me.
A5 Sportback :heart:, old and new Merc CLS :heart::heart: and even the Panamera are better looking cars, imo.

From the side it looks superb, back is ok, but the front is just so uninspired.
Like the designer did it in a bored moot within 5 minutes.

On the other hand, the front of new A6 looks way better!
Anyone sharing my opinion?

Also: Could someone p'shop a new A6 front to a A7 (with front/side angle) to see what it looks like?
...
Think just answered my question myself.

http://data.motor-talk.de/data/galleries/0/82/3447/11924159/audi-a7-sportback-concept-02-16378.jpg

Sportback Concept had the shape of A7 with headlights of new A6.
Looks awesome!
Yeah, the Sportback concept looked better with those headlights and even rear lights were better proportioned as they were slimmer. Having said that, I can't say A7 doesn't look awesome, just as not much as the original concept. They probably thought ''let's take those headlights for the A6 since A7 already looked funky enough with its shape''...
Also, looks way better than either CLS or Panamera even more! That s-line trim is just bad-ass!

AndyBG

May 10th, 2011, 09:55

Something little more...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050933235/2012-audi-s7-spied-showing-new-details

RXBG

May 10th, 2011, 13:35

429 hp. seeing as how it was delayed the power seems adequate, for now. should compete well with the CLS 550 and 550i and panamera 4S. i am most interested in how much it'll weigh.

HKS786

May 10th, 2011, 14:15

Any word on weight? That is most important thing I think.

Joker

May 11th, 2011, 10:49

Any word on weight? That is most important thing I think.

An educated guess would probably mean an overall DIN weight of approx. 1825~1850kg, based on no additional weight reduction program.

darkop

June 8th, 2011, 18:38

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/268753/audi_s7_spy_shots.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_888/car_photo_444163_25.jpg

Or this could be a RS7 even?!

Joker

June 8th, 2011, 19:26

Still doubting the figure of 400hp for the S7 or the 550hp for the RS7. Or is it 'hoping' these figures are wrong.

Ruergard

June 8th, 2011, 20:02

Now that didn't look bad at all... :D

The RS6

June 8th, 2011, 21:17

I :heart: the A7...everytime I see it on the street, it's just...WOW! The S and RS versions... :hey:

Ruergard

June 8th, 2011, 22:00

I :heart: the A7...everytime I see it on the street, it's just...WOW! The S and RS versions... :hey:

I have to agree. Such a classy car, but still sporty and elegant.

Saw one in Denmark the other day, black with S-Line etc. Parked next to a F430, 360 Modena and a Mazerati Quattroporte. And the A7 was the one who caught my eye, not only because I'm an Audi fan. But the fact that it stood out from the others. Can't wait for the S and RS versions.

Joker

June 9th, 2011, 17:43

The thing that make Audis stand out from such exotics is the fact their are not only sporty but combine it with an elegance thats few can carry off so well. I hope that the production version of the RS6/7 come complete with the squared off arches but either way I am sure these two will look superior to any of their rivals.

AndyBG

July 23rd, 2011, 09:00

Here it is, once more, completely uncovered...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072235170/audi-s7-caught-undisguised

Qisha

July 23rd, 2011, 14:20

Here it is, once more, completely uncovered...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072235170/audi-s7-caught-undisguised

Audi S7... are you sure? :hihi:

HKS786

July 23rd, 2011, 17:23

RS7? I thought the front intakes were odd because they don't look like S7 ones. I want to see RS4 first!

ZeroCool

July 23rd, 2011, 17:43

I'm really really looking forward to the IAA :D

AndyBG

July 24th, 2011, 14:36

So, the quad exhaust is just to disceive us... :)

Qisha

July 26th, 2011, 09:02

I want to see RS4 first!

Alright... :jlol:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vcdmOXkrbaU/Ti3gGLjFNSI/AAAAAAAAKLU/xrlTyNZOJww/s1600/Audi%2BRS4%2BAvant%2BSpy%2B1.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Plb-52niTpo/Ti3gG2Vl8WI/AAAAAAAAKL0/Ip1QjdkCmXE/s1600/Audi%2BRS4%2BAvant%2BSpy%2B5.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kUbsOwhCWzM/Ti3gWAPmdKI/AAAAAAAAKL8/D_ZJkHptgwQ/s1600/Audi%2BRS4%2BAvant%2BSpy%2B7.JPG

RXBG

July 26th, 2011, 14:17

why do i get the suspicion that audi made a last minute change and replaced the RS5 engine with a 450 hp 3.0T that will go into the facelifted RS5 and RS4?

darkop

July 26th, 2011, 14:19

why do i get the suspicion that audi made a last minute change and replaced the RS5 engine with a 450 hp 3.0T that will go into the facelifted RS5 and RS4?
We are talking about Audi here man! They wouldn't go that radical and cost ineffective at any given time...

RXBG

July 26th, 2011, 14:51

We are talking about Audi here man! They wouldn't go that radical and cost ineffective at any given time...

with the black series C63 coupe making 510 hp and the m3 likely to get a hp bump the RS5 update could use a lighter and more powerful engine. wishful thinking perhaps.

AndyBG

July 26th, 2011, 16:15

My expectation is that both, facelifted RS 5 and RS 4 will feature 4.2l engine...
Story with 3.0 T, and maximum potential for that engine will be left for next gen' RS 5/4...

Joker

July 26th, 2011, 16:57

The question you need to be asking is will Audi think either the C63 or F30 M3 will hurt the sales of the RS4/5 if it retains the 4.2FSI engine?

If that answer is YES then I wouldn't rule out the switch of engine, but you also need to remember that both these cars are limited production runs, even compared to the likes of the M3 and chances are they will still be able to sell every single one of them.

AndyBG

July 26th, 2011, 23:28

Next generation M3 will have 6 cilinder bi-turbo or tri-turbo engine, until we see that car we wont see no Audi RS car with 3.0 T... remember my words!

Joker

July 27th, 2011, 11:02

Next generation M3 will have 6 cilinder bi-turbo or tri-turbo engine, until we see that car we wont see no Audi RS car with 3.0 T... remember my words!

I would bet my left nut that Audi will know exactly the performance potential of the next M3 long before it hits the streets. ;)

AndyBG

July 27th, 2011, 19:09

I would bet my left nut that Audi will know exactly the performance potential of the next M3 long before it hits the streets. ;)

Maybe they will, but they want be launching proper rival before BMW release their F10 (F12) M3 sometime in '13, I guess... Until then we can enjoy in N/A powered RS 5/4...

S6V10Avant

August 19th, 2011, 09:39

S6/s7/S8 will be launched in frankfurt. 420/420/520 hp respectively.

ChicagoAudi

August 19th, 2011, 18:22

Disappointing the S7 is getting a horsepower boost over the S6 since it has a weight disadvantage.

RXBG

August 19th, 2011, 20:25

Disappointing the S7 is getting a horsepower boost over the S6 since it has a weight disadvantage.

lets wait for final figures. in the end.even if they are the same they may not actually be the same. the S8 is finally going to be a real beast. are they casting for Ronin 2 yet?

darkop

August 19th, 2011, 21:16

Disappointing the S7 is getting a horsepower boost over the S6 since it has a weight disadvantage.
You meant ''it doesn't''?

ChicagoAudi

August 19th, 2011, 21:28

You meant ''it doesn't''?

Yes. I'm starting to dislike the autocorrect in Mac OS Lion.

The A6 is definitely the more sporty of the two and weighs in most markets about 100 kg less.

mccobr

August 31st, 2011, 06:36

https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2011/08/31/world_premiere_of.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html

darkop

August 31st, 2011, 14:23

Joker

August 31st, 2011, 16:06

I like everything about them apart from their weight, S6 at 1895kg isn't that much lighter than BMW quote for their 550i, in fact if you add the 75kg that BMW include in their figures then the Audi is actually heavier. Seems like we have been here before with the RS6 and the old M5.

Lets just hope that the actual output figure is greater than the official one.

chewym

August 31st, 2011, 17:55

Three brand new spankin' S models just came out and no one seems to care less for it! Very shame that at same time as it's increasing global sales - Audi is losing rapidly their core fans...
These three are to me just too little too late.

The A6, A7, and A8 are still relatively new from launch. In the case of the A7 I could see how lacking a V8 put it somewhat behind its one direct competitor, the CLS. The A8 V8 is about as quick as its closest competition and I don't see a lack of a V8 a big problem in the A6 as I see few E550 or 550i compared to the 6 cylinder offerings. Audi takes its time with the engines but the result is quite good, the 3.0T is a good example so I think that the 4.0T will do quite well as well. I suppose Audi also took some time to give the 4.0T cylinder deactivation which is a first on a turbocharged engine as far as I know.

Qisha

March 2nd, 2012, 10:53

Dear Friends,

Audi S7 Sportback, Estoril Blue Crystal Effect.

Qisha

http://i42.tinypic.com/2drruib.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2hqqg0k.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/35heesw.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2enqm3c.jpg

Ruergard

March 2nd, 2012, 12:39

That is one of the best looking car at the moments.

inF

March 2nd, 2012, 13:22

Except wheels.

HKS786

March 2nd, 2012, 14:39

In the last picture, is that an A8 in the background? The rear lights look different.

LittleDevil

March 2nd, 2012, 18:36