Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
When Audi makes an S version for a model in its lineup, its engineers do all that they can to deliver a very good balance between sportiness and comfort, and the S7 is no exception.
The frameless doors of the A7 and the sloped roof made the A7 Sportback look like a coupe, and in the Audi philosophy there is no reason to build a coupe if you don't put a powerful engine under the hood. That's what they did with the good-looking A7 when it became an S7.
The sleek lines of the vehicle form an aerodynamic shape, uninterrupted from hood to the taillights. On the tailgate, there is a thin line where the rear spoiler is hidden flush to the trunk lid. As usual for any S vehicle, the outside mirrors and the front grille are silver, regardless of the color of the car.
Inside the S7 there are four seats available and those for the front passengers are bucket seats signed by Recaro. In the rear, the middle seat has been removed for the benefit of the other two passengers who can comfortably seat there.
From the technical point of view, the engine is the same as in the Bentley Continental GT V8. It has the twin turbochargers between the engine banks to cut the turbo-lag. The transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch system and it sends the power to all four wheels. For the suspension, an optional air system is available.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L TFSI V8 quattro 7AT (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3993 cm3 |
Power: | 331 KW @ 5800 RPM 450 HP @ 5800 RPM 444 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 1400–5700 RPM 550 Nm @ 1400–5700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.1 in (4981 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.6/64.3 in (1,641/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.9 cuFT (535 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5655 lbs (2565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 215 g/km |