700hp RS7 SEMA Build from Years Past
What’s red, white and black all over? Brendan Hind’s 700 horsepower widebody RS7 that debuted at SEMA a couple of years ago.
Bad and Boosted
*Slideshow originally published January 2018**
Let’s get right down to brass tax: Brendan’s RS7 packs some serious firepower. 700 horsepower to be exact. After owning the car for just 1 week a friend convinced him to add a few more horses to the twin-turbo V8’s stable. An APR Stage 2 kit that changes out the downpipe and remaps the ECU is responsible for this increase. Despite weighing in a 4,500 lbs the improved power to weight ratio transforms the car into a cruise missile on wheels.
Curves to die for
Andrey from Clinched Flares knocked it out of the ballpark by adding a unique twist to the traditional wide-body look. Brendan didn’t want any rivets showing so he had his flares modified for a smooth look with hidden hardware. The kit includes Clinched Flares signature ABS plastic front fenders, rear fenders, and side skirts. The fit and finish is OEM, but looks aggressive and highly influenced by wide-body touring cars. Widebody RS7s look great, but this one is a masterpiece. In a short amount of time, this company is creating quality designs that turn heads at the highest level.
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Bags on bags on bags
Andrey from Clinched Flares knocked it out of the ballpark by adding a unique twist to the traditional wide-body look. Brendan didn’t want any rivets showing so he had his flares modified for a smooth look with hidden hardware. The kit includes Clinched Flares signature ABS plastic front fenders, rear fenders, and side skirts. The fit and finish is OEM, but looks aggressive and highly influenced by wide-body touring cars. Widebody RS7s look great, but this one is a masterpiece. In a short amount of time, this company is creating quality designs that turn heads at the highest level.
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Red Bottoms
When it comes to wheels this car is more Italian Stiletto than German. Striking red Ferrada wheels were slapped onto the car in size wide enough to make Shaq’s shoes look small. The exact size? 21”x12” wrapped in super wide Michelin Pilot Sports for supreme amounts of grip. In fact, rubber had to be specially ordered from Europe due to no availability in the United States.
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Final thoughts
When you look at a car for SEMA there are several factors that need to be done to the nth degree to make your ride a true winner. From the massive power to one of the coolest looking body kits on the planet I’d say this car does everything perfectly. Brendan has listed the car for sale for whoever is lucky enough to acquire it. He can be found on Instagram @gstno1. If you buy it, just be sure to give me a ride after! Thanks for reading!
Photo courtesy of Armytrix
Oh and here's a video of the RS7 going through its transformation right here.
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