Audi Sportback concept
| Audi A7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car/Executive car |
| Body style | 2 and 4-door coupé |
| Layout | Front engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen C6 platform (anticipated) |
The Audi A7 is a mid-size coupé expected to be released by Audi in 2010.[1] There will be a 'four-door coupé' version, inspired by the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and also two-door coupé and convertible versions to compete against the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, the SL-Class, and the BMW 6-Series. Its chassis would be the Audi A8 Limo's, so as to provide ample space for the rear passengers while allowing dynamic flow and a low center of gravity, and would feature 3.2 L V6, 4.2 L V8 and larger gasoline engines, such as the 5.0 L V10 engine capable of over 570 HP, but 3.0 L,4.2 L, and 6.0 (500 HP) TDI engines are very likely.
On January 10 2009, 5 shots were leaked of the much anticipated Audi Sportback concept to be unveiled in Detroit. Indications from press are that this is a preview of the A7, which, like the A5 uses the A4, will be based on the A6 underpinnings. THe design follows the new language adopted by Audi on the Q5 and on the A1 Sportback concept car, a language which is more dynamic and uses multiple facet like surfaces to create a muscular, yet elegant overall shape, adding a new dynamic feel to the renowned architectural feel of the last few generations of Audi vehicles.
Notes
- ^ Kable, Greg (June 16, 2008). "Audi's Answer". AutoWeek. 58 (25). Detroit, Michigan, USA: Crain Communications, Inc.: 8–9.
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References
- MotorAuthority - Spy shots: 2011 Audi A7 test mule crashes at Nurburgring - Sep 16 2008
- AudiWorld - Exclusive Sneak Peek: Audi's 2009 A7
- The German Car Blog - Audi A7 Coupé: Star of next model wave!
- MotorAuthority - Audi Sportback concept
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