Looks even better in the higher quality photos.
http://killwithfire.blogspot.com/201...-unveiled.html
The engines are a 204 hp 2.8 V6 FSI, 300 horsepower 3.0T (but this engine outperforms its power rating), a 204 horsepower special fuel economy edition 3.0 TDI and a 245 horsepower 3.0TDI.
The Audi A7 – elegance and efficiency
INGOLSTADT, Germany, Jul 26, 2010 - Summary
Aesthetic and athletic –
the Audi A7 Sportback
Emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology: Audi is targeting a new market segment with the A7 Sportback. The large five-door model with the dynamically accentuated rear end brings together the best of three worlds: the sporty elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and the practicality of a station wagon.
The A7 Sportback is pure high-tech. Its body is very lightweight thanks to numerous aluminum components. The elegant interior shows a craftsman's level of workmanship. The four V6 engines combine refined power with groundbreaking efficiency. The 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) and multitronic has CO2 emissions of just 139 grams per kilometer (223.70 g/mile). The sporty chassis comes with new solutions, such as electromechanical power steering. When it comes to assistance and infotainment systems, the luxury-class coupe exhibits all of the innovative power expected of Audi.
The five-door coupe from Audi combines supreme, long-distance comfort with a sporty character. The interior noise level is very low even at fast highway speeds, with the V6 engines providing refined acoustic feedback as their power unfolds.
The excellent vibrational comfort likewise contributes to the atmosphere of cultured tranquility on board. This is the result of painstakingly tuning all components, systematic hydraulic damping in the axle and drivetrain bearings and the extremely stiff body. The body is comprised primarily of aluminum and high-tech steels, making it extremely lightweight and safe. The large rear hatch opens wide to reveal a large, extremely usable luggage compartment that is very easy to load. Its 535-liter (18.89 cu ft) capacity swells to a volume of 1,390 liters (49.09 cu ft) with the rear seat backrests folded down.
With the A7 Sportback, which will be rolling into dealerships in the fall at a base price of €51,600, Audi is taking up a new design line representing elegance on a grand scale. The five-door coupe is 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) long and 1.91 meters (6.27 ft) wide, but only 1.42 meters (4.66 ft) high. Its long hood, the short front overhang, the long wheelbase, the sportily flowing C-pillars and the sharply dropping rear create a dynamic overall impression. The five-door coupe is an aesthetic athlete with a wide, powerful road stance.
Optional LED headlights reinforce the unmistakable expression of the A7 Sportback and provide all light functions with light-emitting diodes while minimizing energy consumption. Bi-xenon headlights and LED tail lights come standard. The innovative all-weather light function has also been integrated into the headlights, replacing the classic fog lights.
The sinewy sportiness of the exterior carries over into the interior of the A7 Sportback, where Audi again demonstrates its leading role in automotive design. The salient element is the "wrap-around," a horizontal line that encircles the driver and front-seat passenger in the interior to provide a feeling of safety and security. The wave-shaped application strip with its integrative dynamics is the salient element of the dashboard.
The utmost care has been devoted to every last detail in the interior. Workmanship is at a craftsman's level. Optional climate-control and massage functions are available for the front seats covered in high-grade Audi leathers. The optional ambient lighting fills the entire interior with atmosphere.
Like Audi's A8 flagship, the A7 Sportback also combines a new level of technical intelligence with logical, intuitive ergonomics and self-explanatory operation. The advanced MMI operating system with central menu button and reduced number of buttons comes standard, while one of the options is a new head-up display that projects the most important information on the windshield. The MMI touch system combines a hard drive navigation system with the convenience of touchpad input.
The driver can use the touchpad to perform numerous functions, such as using his or her finger to write the letters of the destination or the digits of the telephone number.
The online services work together with Google to connect the five-door Audi coupe to the Internet via the Bluetooth car phone. A UMTS module delivers images and information from Google Earth to the monitor and combines them with the navigation route. A WLAN hotspot is used to connect mobile devices. Further to the Bose sound system, the top-of-the-line option is the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen featuring 1,300 watts of power and
15 speakers.
The top navigation system works closely together with the many optional driver assistance and safety systems in the A7 Sportback. It forwards the route data to the control units for the headlights, the automatic transmission and the adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, enabling these systems to recognize complex scenarios. In many cases, the Audi pre sense safety system can reduce the severity of accidents and their consequences. The new Audi active lane assist helps the driver to keep the A7 Sportback firmly on course, and the new park assist system relieves the driver of the chore of steering when parallel parking.
Audi will initially offer the A7 Sportback with a choice of four powerful and cultivated V6 engines: two gasoline and two TDI units. Their power output ranges from 150 kW (204 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp), and their efficiency sets impressive new standards in the vehicle class. The new 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) and multitronic consumes on average just 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km
(44.38 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 139 g per km
(223.70 g/mile). All engines use Audi's innovative thermal management system, a recuperation system and a start-stop system.
The standard automatic transmissions also play a role in the high efficiency of the Audi A7 Sportback. Audi offers two different transmissions depending on the engines: The continuous multitronic sends the power to the front wheels, while the sporty seven-speed S tronic works together with quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The latest evolutionary stage of quattro features a crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring.
The drive system is particularly flexible and dynamic. The optional sport differential actively distributes the power between the rear wheels.
The chassis also combines sporty precision with luxurious comfort. The Audi
A7 Sportback rolls on large wheels measuring from 18 to 20 inches in diameter. The chassis features aluminum control arms and a newly developed power steering system with an electromechanical drive for high efficiency. The Audi drive select dynamics system is standard and can be supplemented by the optional adaptive air suspension with controlled damping.
I thought that Audi had released the new 3.0tdi with 250hp ?Originally Posted by chewym
The best part, great efficiency!
Einstein once said, "I want to know God's thoughts, the rest are details."
Ron Paul Fan
Happy about:
1- The weight is relatively low. The lowest weight with the weakest engine is 1695 kg.
2- Interior is very good I think except the steering-wheel, I hope Audi has a sportier design
3- Pricing in Germany is good, because the base version is still 6000 euro cheaper than the CLS, so it will sell I think...
Sad about:
1- The desing. I expected a lot more agressive front, although I think it's not that bad. The front is of an A8 and the back of an A5 Sportback. So there is too much likeness.
2- The lack of no V8 TFSI yet and V8 diesel (I hope they will be quick with bringing it into the motoring program)
so...i guess the new V8 is not ready yet- or this fall audi will present it as the S7 engine and as a replacement to the A8 4.2???
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
Yes, we all know that Audi is testing the S7, and it will come out soon. Maybe they think that the new 3.0 TFSI is good enough as a top-motor before they come out with the S or RS
Dear Friends,
the wait is not so much longer- plus you are going to see three new S Models within the next 12 month.
Qisha
S8
s7
s1
Bingo!
And the new C7 A6 will be shown at the end of this year
I am - besides other things - Audidriven
blog.audidriven.net
Well done Audi!!! Potentially, this is my car, if only Audi Russia will not be greedy and do not make the prices higher ...
In Russia dealers think only about how to sell A4 1.8 T with front-wheel drive as standard. Additional options rise in price every month ((. Audi A4 3,0 tdi in a good configuration costs 100 000 E.
Product guide:
http://www.audi.de/etc/medialib/ngw/...ck_katalog.pdf
I did some researches in the details between new A7 and some opponents like the new BMW 5. I know that things in reality are always different than on paper, but i have a few doubts. New 3.0 TDI engine with 204hp/450NM absolutely equals the 525D in numbers, but consumt 0.8L less in 100km, wihch is great. Although accelerates 0.9s slower from 0-100, which is a bit disappointing. The 520D consumpt almost as much as Audi's 3.0 TDI but it is able to accelerate just as fast as the A7! And i guess it is much cheaper because it is a 4 cylinder engine. I don't think it is very favourable for Audi, or am i missed something?
My second doubt is the gearbox. A7 has (at last for now) 7 speed dual-clutch gearbox, and Multitronic as well, they are both great. But i've read a few things about the 8 speed ZF gearbox BMW using in the new 5 series and not completely sure if our 7 speed box can match with it. Am i wrong?
Qisha or somebody can explain these things a bit?
It is not only about entirely the new A7 but Audi's future technology issues.
Thanks guys!
Tom
5 Audis so far...currently:
2007 Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI Multitronic
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this is not a motor u should really look at as a techno-jewel on itsown! it is only a detuned 3.0tdi which is only made to serve the purpose to be the cheapest possible option if you want a A7! it is not quattro so not really an audi for me! it's just for ones interested in pure badge snobbery and nothing else! you cannot really ask for a performance and driving experience with this one... even though I don't like bm's, I say - go with 525 if u want performance!
my 5 cents
2 nice photoshops taken from this thread...
WOW. Now, this looks like a car!
In MIA2010
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