A7/S7/RS7 The ABT Audi AS7

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The design is simply exciting. The Audi A7 is among the most elegant silhouettes in the entire premium segment. The “Sportback” is a really chic model – and sporty at that. This particularly applies to the ABT AS7, which is not only a paper tiger but also a real one, exactly as its drivers would expect. Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of ABT Sportsline, summarises what these expectations are: “You should be able to feel that you are actually sitting in a ‘sports car’ all the time. But the car also has to be comfortable and suitable for everyday use.“ It goes without saying that the “AS” in ABT AS7 stands for “astonishingly sporty”. After all, its development was based upon all the motorsport and touring car experience of ABT. The AS7 embodies all the know-how that the largest tuner of cars of the Volkswagen Group has.



The new premium Sportback’s facts are impressive: We may disclose, even before the extensive tests have been concluded, that it has at least 520 hp (382 kW). By comparison with the very dynamic sstandard version, this is 100 hp (74 kW) more. The top speed is 290 km/h. The elegant luxury car is a vehicle that is also huge fun when being driven at high speeds. A torque of 650 Nm lets the V8 cope with every situation. “Our AS7 is powerful, torquey, but also easily controllable”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt. This chic sports car from Bavaria is simply an ideal travel companion and racer.



Befitting the sporty potential are the CR or DR alloy wheels in 20 or 21 inches. It goes without saying that ABT also sells these design wheels in combination with high-performance tyres. After all, it is only at high speeds that the potential of the fast ABT AS7 can be fully utilised. The right suspension springs guarantee an even more sporty feeling when taking a curve. Alternatively, ABT can also provide a lower air suspension setting called ABT Level Control.



And all those who would rather want a real limo or Avant station wagon but not do without the sporty ABT spirit, this could be interesting news indeed: ABT Sportsline is currently developing a similar performance package for the S6 as well. This is the A6’s faster brother, as it were. We will shortly provide you with this premium car’s exact specifications.

 

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[scans] Sport Auto - ABT AS7 Sportback (+Audi S7 Sportback)

 

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[IanDriver]

This ABT S7 it is not as quick as the 540 PS and 680 NM S7 should be.
It should be similar to M5 f10 but it is slower.

 

[Deckhook]

With the exception of directly behind view of the A7 I reckon everything else to do with its design is perfect, few cars in this price bracket have such presence.

 

[Deckhook]

This ABT S7 it is not as quick as the 540 PS and 680 NM S7 should be.
It should be similar to M5 f10 but it is slower.

Agreed, in fact it's quite a bit slower by the 250km/h point which does suggest its horses aren't nearly as strong as either the M5 or the E63. It will be interesting to see how it's figures stack up against the S8.

 

[martinbo]

I think the A7 is one of the most beautiful Audi's - regardless of viewing angle - when seen in the metal. Some spectacular lines, details and proportions just pop when you're in its physical proximity. Even that controversial derrière makes so much more sense in real life. I'm a big fan - as you'll all know for a long time now.

 

[Kowalski]

I can't wait to see the RS7.

 

[Deckhook]

^I might add it does improve IMO when the rear spoiler is up. Personally I think the reason why I'm not a fan of the rear is because of the rear light unit.

 

[Kowalski]

What if the A7 didn't have the rear quarter glass and a boot instead of hatchback? I would like to see what that would look like.

 

[klier]

^I might add it does improve IMO when the rear spoiler is up. Personally I think the reason why I'm not a fan of the rear is because of the rear light unit.

I agree, changing the sad looking rear light shape would seriously change the car for the better. A tiny adjustment that will help the overall look a lot! I hope they do this for the facelift!

 

[IanDriver]

Agreed, in fact it's quite a bit slower by the 250km/h point which does suggest its horses aren't nearly as strong as either the M5 or the E63. It will be interesting to see how it's figures stack up against the S8.

S8 is quicker than this with "520 PS".

 

[Deckhook]

S8 is quicker than this with "520 PS".

That's my gut feeling, is there figures for both to compare?

 

[IanDriver]

The best times on the line for S8 was 0-100 kph in 4 sec and 13.1 sec to 200 kph. And Motor Trand did 60 mph in just 3.5 sec.

 

[DeDe]

This ABT S7 it is not as quick as the 540 PS and 680 NM S7 should be.
It should be similar to M5 f10 but it is slower.

It's also 2 seconds slower up to 200 kph than the Panamera Turbo S with the same power-to-weight ratio. Strange.

 

[Deckhook]

^Strange indeed.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

More than a few professional industrial designers and architects will testify to the cohesiveness of the A7s' exterior (and interior) design. Uncluttered, precise, monolithic, timeless are terms often used to describe the cars' attributes. The rear looks FAR better "in the metal" than on photographs. I will agree that the design of the taillamps is a bit unfortunate. As are the rear spoilers' shutlines. The original Concept A7 Sportback of 2009 was somewhat better resolved.