2013 Audi A7

Aesthetically athletic, emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology: Audi occupies an attractive market segment with the A7. The large five-door model with the dynamically flowing rear end unites the strengths of a coupé, a sedan and a station wagon.
Body and interior
Measuring 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) in length, the five-door model is an Audi in top form. Its low, dynamically drawn roof line lends it the character of a coupé. Optional LED headlights up front accentuate its appearance. LED tail lights are standard.




Every detail of the elegant interior of the A7 documents the care with which Audi builds cars. High-quality new materials, such as Beaufort oak layered wood veneer, indulge the senses.

Options available for the front seat include ventilation and massage features. The MMI operating system comes standard; among the optional equipment is a head-up display. The optional MMI navigation plus operating system combines a hard drive navigation system with the convenience of touchpad input.



The engines:
2.8 FSI and 2.8 FSI quattro with 150 kW (204 hp)
3.0 TFSI quattro with 220 kW (300 hp)
3.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI quattro with 150 kW (204 hp)
3.0 TDI quattro with 180 kW (245 hp)
3.0 TDI quattro with 230 kW (313 hp)
The standard automatic transmissions also play a role in the efficiency of the Audi A7. The user-friendly multitronic for the 2.8 FSI and 3.0 TDI, both of which produce 150 kW (204 hp), delivers the engine power to the front wheels. The sporty seven-speed S tronic delivers the power to all four wheels. The top TDI, a twin-turbo V6, is paired with an eight-speed tiptronic.

The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system features a self-locking, crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring for superior traction, stability and dynamics. It can be complemented with the optional sport differential for the rear axle

Chassis
The chassis, too, combines sporty precision with luxurious comfort. The Audi A7 rolls on large wheels measuring from 18 to 20 inches in diameter. The links are made of aluminum; the newly developed power steering features an electromechanical drive.

The Audi drive select dynamics system is standard and can be supplemented by the optional adaptive air suspension and the new dynamic steering. Front-wheel drive models have ESP with electronic limited slip differential on board.

Equipment
The optional top navigation system, MMI navigation plus, works closely together with the many optional driver assistance and safety systems in the A7. It provides the route data to the control units for the headlights, the automatic transmission and the adaptive cruise control with stop & go function.

The Audi pre sense safety system can reduce the severity of accidents and their consequences in many cases. Audi active lane assist helps the driver to keep the A7 firmly on course, and the park assist system relieves the driver of the chore of steering when parallel parking. The night vision assistant with highlighting of detected persons reduces the stress of driving in the dark. Audi side assist and speed limit detection round out the list.

Audi connect provides the passengers of the five-door coupé with full Internet access via the Bluetooth online car phone. A ÚMTS module delivers special services to the onboard monitor, and a WLAN hotspot connects mobile devices. A highly attractive range of audio modules is also available, including the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen.

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The New Audi S7 2013 Model Year

• Audi adds more performance to its five-door coupe in the form of the S7
• Newly-developed 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 420 horsepower
• Ground-breaking Audi cylinder on demand™ efficiency system with active engine mounts and noise cancellation

The all-new Audi S7 combines thrilling performance, stunning design, and intelligent technology in a package that further enhances the performance and styling of Audi's exciting new A7 five-door coupe.





A number of additional technologies also contribute to the overall efficiency of the S7, including Audi cylinder on demand. The engagement and disengagement of the cylinder on demand system is virtually undetectable yet delivers great efficiency benefits while still having the full power of the twin-turbo V8 available to the driver. When the V8 deactivates four cylinders under partial load, active engine mounts counteract vibration while the active noise control system (ANC) minimizes any undesirable interior noise. Four microphones integrated into the headliner monitor noise levels in the cabin and actively cancel unwanted sounds via the main speakers and subwoofer. It is these three systems — Audi cylinder on demand, active engine mounts and ANC — that work together to combine efficiency and refinement.

The power of the twin-turbo V8 is delivered via the dynamic seven-speed S tronic® transmission and quattro® permanent all-wheel drive with a self-locking center differential and torque vectoring. The grip of the quattro system is enhanced dynamically through the sport differential, which actively distributes the power between the rear wheels and enables superior cornering and acceleration as the driver exits a turn.



The Audi drive select system adjusts several key systems to accommodate various driving conditions and preferences. It modifies throttle response, shift points, steering boost of the electromechanical steering and height of the adaptive air suspension. Drive select has four driver-selectable settings that include Auto, Dynamic, Comfort and Individual.

Exterior
The design of the Audi S7 is seamless. The long engine hood, the long wheelbase and the short overhangs create perfect proportions. The low, dynamically-tensioned roof line gives the five-door model the character of a coupe. At highway speeds, a rear spoiler extends from the rear hatch to improve stability.

In line with other S models, exterior differentiation designed to signify a more performance-oriented model includes the Singleframe® grille, front bumper, side mirrors in aluminum color, sills, rear bumper, diffuser and the tailpipes.

Interior
The S7 also shows its performance character in the interior. Power-adjustable S7 sport seats are embossed with the S7 logo and wrapped in Valcona leather in a cross-stitch pattern. There are S7 badges on the key, the leather sport steering wheel with colored stitching and aluminum shift paddles, as well as a S7 specific instrument cluster. The illuminated door sill trims and displays (Audi MMI® and driver information system) greet the driver with the S7 logo. A red ring adorns the start-stop button, and an aluminum clasp adorns the selector lever. The footrest, the pedals and the soft keys of the Audi MMI operating system shine in an aluminum-look finish.

Customers can choose decorative inlays available in a choice of four materials that include carbon atlas, matte brushed aluminum, fine grain Ash natural brown wood or layered Oak wood.

Driver Assistance
New to the S7 are the available corner view cameras. Cameras are placed strategically around the vehicle to give the driver the confidence to park in any environment.

Audi offers several advanced technology features for S7, including Audi adaptive cruise control with 'stop & go' and 'brake guard' capability, which can detect stationary vehicles and apply full braking below 19 mph. Driving in the S7 also is enhanced by Audi active lane assist, which allows the steering to help maintain lane discipline should the driver begin to swerve outside of the lane markings without activating the turn signal. Other technology features also available on the 2013 S7 are the Audi side assist, night vision assistant, and Audi pre-sense plus technologies. The Audi S7 incorporates driver assistance technologies to make the driving experience easier and more enjoyable.

Audi connect
Audi is the first company worldwide to feature factory-installed wireless Internet, enabling the innovative infotainment system called Audi connect™. With Audi connect, the onboard Audi MMI Navigation system is enhanced with Google Earth™ maps and real-time SiriusXM Traffic information, for a true aerial view of the route. Audi connect also features real-time localized weather, news and live fuel prices; Google™ Local Search for detailed information about travel destinations, such as restaurant or hotel hours, pricing and customer reviews; the myAudi Destination feature, which allows registered users to log on to Google Maps™ from any location and download up to 50 destinations to the vehicle; and a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices to use the wireless connectivity simultaneously.

ABOÚT AÚDI
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