Exterior 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
  • 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

Suspension

  • Advanced five-link front and rear axles
  • 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
  • Optional: enhanced RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) reduces pitch and rolling movements during dynamic cornering
  • 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

  • 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


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.