Developing the Audi Q7: Virtual Worlds and a Car for the Senses

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Developing the Audi Q7: Virtual Worlds and a Car for the Senses

January 31, 2006


Source: Audi AG

  • From “Pikes Peak” show car to start of Audi Q7 production in less than three years
  • More intensive use of simulation technologies than ever before
  • “Soft factors” such as sound, feel or odour played an important part

    Engines

  • 4.2 V8 FSI developing 257 kW (350 bhp), 440 Nm at 3,500 rpm
  • 3.6 V6 FSI developing 206 kW (280 bhp), 360 Nm from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm (starting from second half of the year)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI developing 171 kW (233 bhp), 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm

    Drive/transmission

  • 6-speed tiptronic transmission, quattro permanent four-wheel drive with asymmetric/dynamic torque split

    Suspension

  • Audi dynamic chassis with double wishbone suspension featuring aluminium and 18 to 20-inch aluminium wheels
  • Optional adaptive air suspension with adjustable ride height and dynamic roll stabilisation
  • Speed-dependent servotronic steering

    Equipment

  • Standard: Multi Media interface MMI basic
  • Standard: deluxe automatic air conditioning
  • Option: xenon plus and adaptive light
  • Option: panorama glass sunroof open sky system
  • Option: access and authorisation system advanced key
  • Option: warning system for lane-changing manoeuvres Audi side assist
  • Option: radar-based distance control system adaptive cruise control

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