Finally, the TDI technology from Audi is taken to new heights with the launch of the new Q7 V12 TDI. The new vehicle is a truly masterpiece: the V12 TDI engine develops an astonishing 500 hp and 1000 Nm of torque. Of course all of you may say what’s the deal with this new engine, because with these numbers the it’s not quite an economic vehicle…Unfortunately we have to contradict all of you who thought this, the new Q7 has an average of just 11.3 liters of fuel per 100 km. When it comes to performance the vehicle is a truly sports car: 0-100 km/s sprint is made in just 5.5 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Bad news is that the car is going to be available at the dealers by the end of this year.
Press release:
Audi is taking TDI technology to new heights: the Q7 V12 TDI quattro is the world’s most powerful diesel-engined SUV, its powerplant another technical milestone. With a completely redeveloped common rail injection system the twelve-cylinder delivers a mighty 368 kW (500 hp) and 1,000 Nm (737.56 lb-ft) of torque from a capacity of six liters – giving the big SUV the performance of a sports car.
In everyday use the twelve-cylinder diesel impresses with another highlight – its astounding efficiency. Thanks to a package of innovative technologies it requires an average of just 11.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (20.82 US mpg) – astonishingly little, considering the power of the engine. The six-liter TDI therefore clearly undercuts all of its gasoline-engined competitors in the field of high-performance SUVs.
The world’s first V12 diesel engine in a series-production vehicle moves this ultimate, high-performance SUV with supreme confidence and composure. On demand, the six-liter engine catapults the Audi Q7 from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.5 seconds like a top-class sports car. Speed is electronically capped at 250 km/h (155.34 mph).
The agile chassis of the Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro, developed and produced by Audi subsidiary quattro GmbH, is another indication of the vehicle’s dynamic potential. Striking modifications to the design and the range of luxurious standard equipment underline its status as the exclusive top model of the series. The world’s most powerful diesel-engined SUV will make its way to dealers towards the end of 2008.
At a glance
Engine
• V12 TDI with displacement of six liters, 368 kW (500 hp) output and 1,000 Nm torque (737.56 lb-ft)
• Common rail injection with a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar for highly
cultivated operation and smooth combustion
• 0 – 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.5 seconds, top speed 250 km/h (155.34 mph, electronically capped)
Transmissions
• Enhanced six-speed tiptronic with superior shifting comfort
• quattro four-wheel drive with dynamic torque split
Chassis
• adaptive air suspension and electronically controlled shock absorbers as standard
• 20-inch wheels, with option of 21-inch wheels
• High-performance disk brakes made of carbon-fiber ceramic as standard
Design
• Striking changes to exterior design
• Leather-covered seats, carbon fiber inlays
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