2010 Audi A7 spied during high-speed testing
3 Dec, 2008
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These images are our best proof yet that Audi is working on its Mercedes CLS-killer, likely to carry the A7 nameplate when it arrives in showrooms by 2010.
These grainy images were captured from quite a distance away while the test mule was travelling at high speed for testing purposes on the salt flats.
The four-door coupe-like A7 will be just as exclusively equipped as the A8, maintaining Audi’s current design philosophy.
Unlike the A8 however, entry-level models will start at the top of the food chain in the performance stakes, with customers likely to be offered a choice between the 4.2-litre V8 FSI and Audi’s new 6.0-litre V12 TDI.
Reports indicate the brand’s 6.0-litre W12 engine is being phased out due to cost and emissions issues, meaning it is unlikely to feature in the A7 range.
Despite its performance credentials, some base models are expected to be front-wheel drive along with an optional Audi quattro all-wheel drive system.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 7:35 pm
I do like the idea of a V12 TDI A7. I think it’s a good thing that there will be no entry level 1.8 T or 2.0 TDi as it will mean that maybe a german car company can put out a properly exclusive car for once.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I agree with that, but this is the only Audi I’ve seen lately that has ghastly styling.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Looks Beautiful, but how about performance.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Looks good! Imagine an RS7 - 426 KW monster..cant wait for this to come out.
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December 4th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Look at the front overhang - almost as bad as a Peugeot!
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December 4th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
It looks like an overweight R8 from that side view. Good to see Audi’s idea of trying something new is to just copy what everyone else is doing : /
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December 4th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I think it’ll be a decent looker once its done; like how all current Audi models do. Handsome would be a word I’d attribute to it.
I like the ’shooting brake’ proportions of it, personally.
However, 6.0L V12 TDI and potentially FWD? Doubt it. Too heavy, unless you don’t plan going anywhere else but in a straight line.
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December 4th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Their is no way this will be a CLS killer, the cls looks great and it wont even get NEAR to the maserati q4 or lambo estoque. Sure it may have some balls but the styling (which you can see better clearer pics at Leftlanenews.com) its very ugly, especially from side on near the back window how they have just pushed the window smaller size…looks crap….
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December 4th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Iz, you do realize that V12 TDi is on a Quattro platform don’t you?
Marcoz, don’t say that just yet as a lot of spy shots like these ones often don’t show anything close to what the car will actually look like. Wait for the official pictures which I’m guessing are not too far away. And of course, although I’m not one of them, a lot of people think that the CLS is one of the most ugly cars on the road today so it does actually have the potential to outsell the CLS. And the Lamborghini Estoque and Maserati Quattroporte are both limousines, these are four door coupes. There’s a difference (apparently).
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