A7/S7/RS7 [Official] 2013 Audi RS7

[JusticeCar]

A7, S7 and RS7 are all gorgeous cars. Until you view them from the side. Then, disgusting is the only word that comes to mind. That said, not sure I have ever seen a better front end on a car.

 

[Tumbo]

A7, S7 and RS7 are all gorgeous cars. Until you view them from the side. Then, disgusting is the only word that comes to mind. That said, not sure I have ever seen a better front end on a car.

I once was thinking like you.

But then I have spent a lot of time in the S7 and RS7 and now I disagree with you 101%. Normal A7 = yes. S7/RS7 = hell no!

And if you say that the A7 is ugly to a chick, you will never get laid

 

[JusticeCar]

I once was thinking like you.

But then I have spent a lot of time in the S7 and RS7 and now I disagree with you 101%. Normal A7 = yes. S7/RS7 = hell no!

And if you say that the A7 is ugly to a chick, you will never get laid

If one needs a car to get laid, well, that person has a whole other set of problems. That said, a 6 Series will get you laid a gazillion times faster than an A7.

 

[Tumbo]

If one needs a car to get laid, well, that person has a whole other set of problems.

Sense of humor = below zero.

 

[Rainer271]

Audi RS7 Sportback facelift revealed with subtle changes

Gains optional matrix LED headlights
Following the introduction of the A7/S7 Sportback facelift, Audi has now revealed the range-topping RS7 version which carries over the changes of its lesser siblings.

The visual tweaks are borderline undetectable but upon a closer inspection you will notice the singleframe honeycomb front grille with sharper corners while optionally Audi is offering matte aluminum, glossy black and carbon packages for an extra touch. The front bumper boasts slightly altered air inlets and there are also fresh body paint colors such as Sepang Blue, Mythos Black, Glacier White and Floret Silver.

The most important change is the adoption of (optional) matrix LED headlights as seen in the A8/S8 facelift as well as in the revised A7/S7 but on the RS7 these have a darker trim. Inside the cabin there's a modestly revised instrument cluster along with tweaked air outlet controls, updated shift paddles, quattro emblem and an updated MMI infotainment system with MMI touch.

Motivation is provided by the same twin-turbo V8 4.0-liter TFSI engine which benefits from cylinder-on-demand technology and generates 560 PS (412 kW) at 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). It enables the RS7 Sportback to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) with the optional dynamics package. All that power is channeled to a quattro all-wheel drive system through an eight-speed tiptronic gearbox allowing the model to return 24.8 mpg US (29.7 mpg UK or 9.5 liters / 100 km) with corresponding CO2 emissions of 221 g/km.

The 2015 Audi RS7 Sportback facelift sits on 20-inch forged alloy wheels but can be optionally had with a 21-inch set available in three color finishes. Also at an additional cost the client can configure the vehicle with carbon fiber ceramic disc brakes.

Sales of the revised RS7 are set to kick off in the third quarter of the year, with pricing in Germany beginning at 113,300 EUR.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114060276113/audi-rs7-sportback-facelift-revealed-with-subtle-changes

 

[Deckhook]

I hate 5 spoke alloys, other than that the tweaks look great especially the headlights.

 

[Zafiro]

So no RS7+ version (yet)

 

[JHF]

Mmmm

 

[ThroughandThrough]

Not sure about that lower facia. Or the "quattro" spelled out.

 

[JHF]

Widebody Audi RS 7 Render by CarLifestyle Goes for LibertyWalk Look

 

[Merc1]

A tacky mess.

M

 

[JHF]

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[JHF]

APR Audi RS7 Stage 1
More power for your insanely powerful car.

Tuner cars, those science projects engineered to make already-fast cars truly berserk, are often more trouble than they’re worth. But what if you could make a two-ton-plus sports sedan run a sub-11 quarter-mile with nothing more than a computer upgrade? Wouldn’t that be worthwhile?

That’s the pitch of Opelika, Alabama–based APR with its Stage 1 Audi RS7. Not that the Audi needs much help from this longtime Volkswagen tuner. The stock RS7, with its eight-speed automatic and Quattro system, reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and blitzes the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 123 mph.

However, fitted to the RS7 seen here ($129,374 as tested), APR’s Stage 1 tune boosts the output of the stock twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 from 560 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque to a claimed 674 and 700, respectively, on 93-octane pump gas. If that still seems soft, a second tuning map available at the touch of the cruise-control stalk yields 728 ponies and 744 pound-feet on 100-octane racing fuel for a proper Hellcat-crushing act. All that’s necessary is a software reflash for the engine computer ($2999 installed) that can be performed at any of APR’s 400-plus partner Audi dealers.

Although our testing wasn’t without issues—an APR engineer had to exorcise a demon from our car’s brain before it ran properly—the additional thrust had the 4508-pound Audi pulling violently with the Thor hammer down. It briefly spun all four tires during launch, and our test gear reported an impressive 2.9-second warp to 60 mph on premium unleaded, with the quarter-mile blurring past in 11.0 flat at 129 mph. Not quite the high-10-second hero times APR promised, but still wickedly quick for just a few extra lines of code.

The new programming also sharpens throttle response and ups the RS7’s electronically limited top speed from the stock 190 mph to a claimed 202. There are no changes in the cabin to indicate the added power underhood, with control for the various programs spliced into the Audi’s cruise-control stalk. Additional management is available via the APR Mobile system ($200), which uses a Bluetooth dongle plugged into the car’s OBD II port to relay data to a smartphone app.

Costing the same as the RS7’s optional Alcantara headliner, APR’s Stage 1 setup is a tantalizing performance value. Just remember that, as with all aftermarket engine mods, the car’s factory warranty will be shredded and your results may vary. APR’s 560-hp program for the lesser Audi S6 and S7 ($1499) may be more attractive still, but that would be way too sensible.

SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED: $129,374 (base price: $110,424)*

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 244 cu in, 3993 cc
Power (mfr's claim): 674 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (mfr's claim): 700 lb-ft @ 3450 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.8 in
Length: 197.3 in
Width: 75.2 in Height: 55.8 in
Passenger/cargo volume: 94/25 cu ft
Curb weight: 4508 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 2.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.7 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 15.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.0 sec @ 129 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 162 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
C/D observed: 16 mpg

*Base price includes all performance-enhancing options.

TEST NOTES: Just a smidge of wheelspin in first gear. Not as quick as APR claims.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/apr-audi-rs7-stage-1-test-review