Facts and Figures
Back to overviewExterior design and lighting technology
- Stand-alone exterior design: 5,009-millimeter (197.2 in) coupé-like grand tourer shares just four parts with the A7 Sportback
- Wider than ever before: 1,950 millimeter (76.8 in), flared wheel arches projecting
20 millimeters (0.8 in) on each side allow the RS 7 Sportback to sit low to the ground
- Singleframe without chrome frame even broader and flatter
- RS specific HD matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light and dark bezels available as options
- Alloy wheels in 21-inch or 22-inch sizes with RS 7-specific design
- Spoiler extends from tailgate at 100 km/h (62.1 mph)
- RS exhaust system with oval tailpipes on both sides
- Three styling packages add exterior highlights in glossy black, carbon or matte aluminum
- Audi rings and RS logos in glossy black upon request
- Thirteen exterior paint finishes, including the two RS-specific shades of Nardo gray and Sebring black, crystal effect; five matte effect paint finishes
- Additional customization options available through the Audi exclusive program
Engine and drivetrain
- More power, greater efficiency: 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 producing 441 kW (600 PS) and
800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
- Extra 22 kW (30 PS) thanks to larger compressor wheel and increased boost pressure
- Breathtaking acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62.1 mph)in just 3.6 seconds and to 200 km/h (124.3 mph)in only 12.0 seconds
- Top speed can be raised to as much as 305 km/h (189.52 mph)(with the RS dynamic package plus)
- Mild-hybrid system (MHEV) based on the 48-volt main electrical system; enables gliding with the engine switched off, fast restart, and an extended stop/start range
- system for temporarily shutting off four of the eight cylinders
- Eight-speed tiptronic makes it possible to deploy the 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft)of extra torqueBearbeiten
- quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential as standard: power distribution 40 : 60 by default and up to 70 : 85 as needed
Suspension
- Advanced five-link front and rear axles
- Wide range of driving characteristics adjustable via Audi drive select
- RS1 and RS2 modes can be customized and saved in MMI touch response, allowing quick access and switching between modes via RS MODE steering wheel button
- Standard RS adaptive air suspension with active damping is 50 percent stiffer than the air suspension in the A7 Sportback
- Optional: enhanced RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) reduces pitch and rolling movements during dynamic cornering
- Sporty and direct progressive steering as standard, dynamic all-wheel steering with RS-specific tuning available as option
- quattro sport differential can transfer drive torque between rear wheels
- ten-piston RS ceramic brake system with large ceramic discs measuring 440 mm (17.3 in)at the front and 370 mm (14.6 in)at the rear
Body
- Spacious interior, more head and knee room in for rear seats
- Luggage compartment with increased load-through width and 535 to 1,390 liters volume (18.9 to 49.1 cu ft)
- Optional power rear hatch with sensor-controlled activation by foot gesture
- Top values in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, high passive safety
Interior, colors, and materials
- Spacious interior comes with five seats for the first time
- Interior design with clean design language, fusion of architecture and operation
- Visually seamlessly integrated 10.1-inch display (option), few physical buttons and controls
- Color highlights in the interior: RS design package available in red or gray
- Sportiness combined with comfort: RS sport seats fitted with ventilation function for the first time
- Additional customization options available through the Audi exclusive program
Controls, infotainment, and driver assist systems
- Digital MMI touch response control system with two displays plus natural-language voice control, multifunction steering wheel with aluminum paddles and head-up display (optional)
- RS-specific content on 10.1-inch infotainment display: RS monitor with temperature monitor, tire pressure monitor, and g-meter display
- Top MMI navigation plus infotainment system with Wi-Fi hotspot and LTE Advanced
- Audi virtual cockpit with RS-specific displays such as g-meter, shift light, oil temperature,
tire pressure, tire temperature, acceleration, and lap time measurement
- Smart navigation functions, Audi connect with various Car-to-X services
- Central driver assistance controller (zFAS) for more than 30 driver assist systems, including adaptive cruise assist (AFA)
All terms marked in the text are explained in detail in the technology lexicon at www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/technology-lexicon.
The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.