The Audi RS 7 Sportback unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show is the new member of the RS line up. The new Audi RS 7 five-door coupe features aesthetic design with innovative technology and impressive sportiness.

Audi RS 7 Sportback set to impress

Engine Capability

The Audi RS 7 Sportback comes complete with a twin-turbo 4.0-litre TFSI V8 engine that produces 412kW at 5 700 and 6 700rpm with a maximum torque figure of 750Nm available at between 1750 and 5500rpm. This engine is mated to a standard 8-speed tiptronic transmission with shift paddles.

The Audi RS 7 Sportback sprints from zero to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds. In the standard configuration, the top speed limit is 250km/h while with the optional dynamic package the top speed is limited to 280km/h. If the dynamic package plus is chosen, the RS 7 will reach a top speed of 305km/h. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 9.8litres/100km.

Exterior Styling Features

The exterior features include standard polished 20-inch forged lightweight wheels in a seven twin-spoke design with optional 21-inch cast wheels available in a choice of three designs. Four internally vented discs feature a weight saving wave design and offer notable braking power while black painted six-piston callipers which are optionally available in red, grip the discs. Carbon fibre ceramic discs with anthracite gray callipers are offered as an option.

Distinctive bumpers and a high gloss black protective grille with honeycomb structure at the front give the Audi RS 7 Sportback a sporty edge to its flowing coupe design. The body comprises 20% aluminium and includes many parts made of high-strength and ultra high-strength steels. The rear-end features a power extending spoiler, a diffuser and two large elliptical tailpipe trims for the exhaust system.

Other optional features include exterior mirrors with carbon fibre housings, all-LED headlights with tinted designer trims and a front centre air inlet that sports a quattro badge, all part of two styling packages – matt aluminium and carbon.

The Audi RS 7 Sportback is available in ten exterior colours including the new shade Nardo grey and the exclusive Daytona grey in matt effect.

Interior Styling Features

Elegance is carried over inside with dial instruments in black faces, white scales and red needles. A 3-D RS 7 logo in the tachometer is a further accent and the steering wheel is in a flat-bottomed three-spoke leather design. The illuminated door entry sills and driver information system also sport RS badges. The footrest, pedals and soft keys in the standard MMI navigation plus terminal have an aluminium look finish while the trim below the retractable monitor sports a piano finish.

RS sport seats feature side bolsters, integrated head restraints and RS 7 logos. They are covered in a combination of black Alcantara and leather, and the centre sections feature diamond quilting. The seats can also be covered alternatively in high-grade, honeycomb quilted Valcona leather in either black or lunar silver. The two rear seats are powerfully contoured and luggage capacity ranges from 535 to 1 390 litres depending on the position of the rear seat backs.

Standard and Optional Features

Carbon inlays are standard with four additional materials available as options. Included in the list of standard equipment are xenon plus headlights, a tire pressure monitoring system, the parking system plus, three-zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control and the Audi sound system. High-end options include a head-up display, a comfort package, dynamic package and the dynamic package plus.