Audi is expanding its RS model lineup: The RS7 Sportback made its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit, with a Middle East market launch confirmed for 2014.
A series of specific design details give the saloon a sporty edge, including distinctive bumpers and high-gloss black protective grille with honeycomb structure, a power extending spoiler, a diffuser and two large elliptical tailpipes.
Its strong heart is a twin-turbo 4.0-liter TFSI V8 petrol engine with 560 horsepower available between 5,700 and 6,700 RPM. A constant 700 Nm of torque are available between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm.
It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds, while top speed is limited to 250 km/h in the standard configuration; it increases to 280 km/h with the optional dynamic package and 305 km/h with the dynamic package plus. Average fuel consumption is at 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 km.
Power is transferred to all four wheels via a standard eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Audi also offers the optional sport differential for the rear axle, which uses two superposition gears to actively distribute the power between the wheels.
The RS7 Sportback comes with a generous list of equipment, including LED headlights, a tire pressure monitoring system, the parking system plus, three-zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control and the Audi sound system in addition to features mentioned previously. High-end options include a head-up display, a comfort package, the dynamic package and the dynamic package plus.
