Audi’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz CLS – the Audi A7 – will hit the market in late 2010 as a 2011 model, a new report finds. Audi first previewed the forthcoming A7 with the Sportback concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
Europe’s Auto Motor und Sport has learned that the Audi A7 will officially enter production late next year at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant. The first A7s should hit the European market at the tail end of 2010, with U.S. sales likely to kick off in early 2011.
The Euro-spec base model A7 will likely do with a 204 horsepower 2.8L, but look for the United States to receive no less than a 300 horsepower supercharged 3.0L V6. An up-scale S7 model is expected to bow shortly after the A7 – featuring a 394 horsepower V8 – with the range-topping RS7 slated to hit the market in 2012. The RS7 is tipped to be powered by a 600 horsepower twin-turbo V10.
A7 models will initially be offered with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic but Audi will reportedly add a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox to the mix later on. U.S. models will likely come standard with Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.
Audi will employ an air suspension system on all A7 models – nixing the usual spring setup – giving the four-door coupe equal footing with Mercedes’ CLS.
Pricing has yet to be revealed for the A7, but Audi expects annual sales of about 40,000 units.



07/02, 1:36 PM
posted by:
Need more oil for GM
They should debut it on the back of a flatbed truck since that’s where Audis spend most of their short lives.
GM. AN American Revolution
07/02, 2:00 PM
posted by:
05Z88Path
600 hp RS7? Really? The R8 doesn’t even get that kind of power, so I’ll believe it when I see it.
Otherwise, cool. Audi has been kicking *ss lately and taking no prisoners, good luck!
07/02, 2:00 PM
posted by:
LS7
VW/Audi shoppers make the buy, because they feel the doors feel sturdy. They some how believe that translates to bulletproof engine, tranny and electronics.
After 4 years, they face the harsh realities of f.ucked up engine valves, trannies, and possessed electronics.
07/02, 2:01 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
NMOFGM, we understand you seriously lack the brain power to differentiate what good and what’s not, but do you seriously have to make yourself look worse and worse by the retarded as fnck comments. I bet you probably recently passed some type of typing class, and now that you know how to rant on, you talk about absolute SH!T!!!!!
As for this car, I can’t flippin wait for it to come out!!!
07/02, 2:05 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
anyone notice how only the die hard american fncks comment negatively about foreign cars, and only comment on sh!t based on what they have read online?!?!?! get a fncking life! What’s the point of wasting your time to write 4 lines of absolutely nothing if you hate them so much? I know of only one thing that could make someone write like that; JEALOUSY!! Keep your gm garbage!
07/02, 2:16 PM
posted by:
Bankruptcy2009
Audi A7 yet another beautiful car from Audi. So beautiful it will beat the hell out of a ZR1 and say your a Frkng Retard for owning american trash like that!
07/02, 2:28 PM
posted by:
streetking
NMOFGM
you make me laugh haha
but wow that sure does look nice. i don’t know but those LEDs are so eye catching.
07/02, 2:36 PM
posted by:
krautninja
88path, the r8 doesnt need 600 hp, its light enough to zoom with the hp it has, 600 hp would put it in a class with other cars that would make it harder to gain competent footing with. an RS7 on the other hand with understandably be significantly heavier and will need to 600 hp to keep it in the playing field its gonna be pit again. Once porsche dropped that monster HP into the panamera expect all the cars in this niche field to start the mini HP wars to better compete
07/02, 2:36 PM
posted by:
Goose
As someone who visits this site on a regular basis, and typically refuses to get involved in the trivial arguments in the comments section. I do have to ask, would y’all mind using more witty jibes towards each other? When four letter words are censored out, it’s time to get creative with your insults, rather than substitute one letter and go on with your day. Take this as an opportunity to expand your vocabulary and as a trial run for ridiculing your “real life” friends in person. By trying out new, fresh witty remarks here, you can find out what works, and what doesn’t before you try to impress your friends with a cutting quip at the water cooler and end up sounding moronic.
That being said. I cannot wait for the A7, and there may be reason to believe it may get the TTv10 whereas the R8 didn’t. Remember the R8’s aluminum frame had a tendency to catch fire because there wasn’t ample room for all the necessary cooling equipment and the large engine in the back of the relatively small R8? Not to mention a 600+ horsepower R8 would canabalize Gallardo sales which have a higher profit margin. BUT, a 600+ RS6 or RS7 would only compete with the likes of BMW M5 ans Mercedes E class…. so… there may be hope yet! (for the wealthy)
07/02, 2:41 PM
posted by:
Nightblack_97
@ Goose
Excellent suggestion. Witty jabs would make reading the Ford/Chevy pissing contest much more enjoyable
by the way, you can be my wingman any time!
07/02, 2:47 PM
posted by:
scratchy
Dear Santa, i was a good boy all year long. i want a metallic dark red RS7 with black leather/alcantara. Thank You in advance.
07/02, 3:26 PM
posted by:
TL
That grille is disturbing. I might have nightmares tonight…
07/02, 4:53 PM
posted by:
Borat
@Goose, frame did not catch fire, engine did. Since there is no solution to this problem, perhaps it wasn’t so much colling equipment, but engine itself. I like your suggestion regarding creativity. The problem is that when I get overly creative (or retarded) my posts are censored even without profanity. Actuality, profanity is clearly well regarded and tolerated by owner(s) of this site.
07/02, 5:21 PM
posted by:
Goose
@Borat
The Audi RS6 already uses the TTv10 for 571 hp, therefore I don’t see there being an inherent problem with the engine, but rather the application in the midengine R8. Believe one of the older LLN articles stated that it was a cooling issue and the more compact nature of the R8 coupled with the lack of overly large air ducts made keeping it at a safe level difficult. The front engined cars don’t quite suffer the same problems as they have the gaping mouth treatment that can force plenty of air through intercoolers and radiators.
Now of course I am not finished with college, yet, so my mechanical engineering diploma hasn’t arrived, but that seems to make more sense then it just being the engine itself, since the engine is already in production and very highly regarded.
07/02, 6:03 PM
posted by:
KarLoveBoy88
This car is absolutely beautiful and sweet in every way possible. I hope this thing kicks the CLS’ ass when it debuts.
07/02, 6:18 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
idrinyourbasaku,
Let’s all skip idiots comments, he (NMOFGM & Bankruptcy2009) surely will stop commenting if we all stop replying, though I’m doing it right now, I understand how you feel and I have felt that way too, but there’s a NMOFGM-less world out there, lets take the initiative… A’right enough greenpeace sh¡t, you got the message right?
07/02, 8:19 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
yeah but it’s fun making fun of retards:-) well, like him anyways!
07/03, 9:13 AM
posted by:
xcatchmyshadowx
def. my next car if i don`t have to file bancruptcy till then.
love the idea – love the looks
07/03, 8:22 PM
posted by:
reedfast
if i ever see an RS7 in that dark metallic grey with a red and black interior, i will throw a party
and invite all of my fellow audi lovers on the site.