Audi Swapping the S7's V8 for a V6 Engine
Less capacity and fewer cylinders, but no loss of performance, as Audi reveals V6 engine future for its S7 Sportback.
Downsizing
Audi's S7 is a charmingly elegant car. Part practical sportback, part limousine, it blends style and performance. The latest update sees LED upgrades, but the most important changes are situated behind that grille. The S7 badge will now offer a smaller motor but with better performance.
Sleeker and more efficient
Like many other luxury car brands, Audi has been working to decrease the swept-capacity of its engines. The goal is to retain power and driveability, whilst reducing emissions. Customers are demanding in their expectations for outright performance when purchasing an Audi with the S7 badge. And as such, Ingolstadt's engineers have fashioned a novel solution: switch to the RS5's V6 motor.
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Smaller oil burner
The S7 has been synonymous with Audi's twin-turbocharged V8 engine since its debut. For the 2020 model year, these cars will no longer offer a V8 engine option. The downsizing trims two cylinders, with the new S7 engine offering being only V6s with mild electric hybrid assistance.
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Lighter nose means better handling
A benefit of these smaller V6 engines is the reduces mass. Placing less weight above the front axle than the previous V8, the new S7 should be more agile - exhibiting crisper turn-in dynamics on twisty roads. The smaller engines will also do their bit to prevent nosedive during emergency braking, contributing to an overall more stable driving platform.
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A high-performance diesel hybrid
Powering along the S7 is a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged engine, boasting 450hp and 443lb-ft. Those numbers are impressive in isolation, but they don't tell the complete story. Audi's engineers have also used the new A7's 48-volt electrical architecture to harvest energy on the go, store it in batteries, and then release it as part of a power boost.
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A V6 diesel with V8 performance
Don't be fooled by the S7's smaller capacity and fewer number of cylinders. With the energy recovery system capable of harvesting 10hp and deploying it with the 450hp power peak, S7 is an incredibly quick car. Thanks to Audi's famed quattro all-wheel-drive system, it runs the benchmark 0-60mph sprint in a whisper under five seconds. Cruising fuel economy is impressive too, averaging to 36mpg.
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A typically tasteful Audi cabin
Since the original Audi TT debuted in the late 1990s, Audi has been nearly unrivaled for the quality and design aesthetic of its cabins. The new S7 range is no different. Metals meet leather in the most appropriate proportions and although the driving environment is significantly digitized, it remains ergonomically relevant. Audi also prides itself in designer touchscreens which don't look like repurposed iPads.
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