Audi S7 Sportback (2012 - )  

Great blend of refinement, quality and performance. Lovely sound from twin turbo V8 engine. Feels nimble for what is a large car. Relatively efficient given the power it offers.

More economical 3.0 BiTDI feels just as quick in everyday driving.

Introduction

Audi S7 Sportback lauched Frankfurt Show 2011.

Uses the same engine as the S6 and S6 Avant - the new 4.0 TFSI with 420PS and 550 Nm of torque. The twin-turbo V8 accelerates the five-door coupe from 0 to 62mph in 4.9 seconds, and top speed is limited to 155mph. The cultivated eight-cylinder, which uses Audi's 'cylinder on demand' technology under part load, achieves an impressive combined economy figure of 29.1mpg*.

Much of this groundbreaking efficiency can be attributed to the lightweight body. A hybrid aluminum construction, it weighs roughly 15 percent less than a comparable all-steel body. Lightweight components include the long rear hatch that opens and closes electrically as standard. Beneath it is a luggage compartment with a volume of 535 litres, which increases to 1,390 litres with the rear seat backs folded down.

Power transmission in the Audi S7 Sportback is taken care of by the seven-speed S tronic transmission and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with a self-locking centre differential and torque vectoring.

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Last updated 25 April 2012
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