#EANF#EXTRACTThe first-generation Audi S7 is among a trio of latest high end Audi performance models, which includes the S6 and S6 Avant. All three run Audi’s new twin turbocharged 4. 0-litre V8 direct injection petrol engine that has been brought straight into the fold like a replacement for the sooner naturally aspirated 5. 2-litre V10 unit. Slide in behind the tactile leather bound three spoke multi-function steering wheel from the Audi S7 and you also can’t help but be impressed coming from the initial moment. It’s as big on style as it‘s on perceived quality. The eye to detail and overall ergonomic set-up is second-to-none, giving the new performance saloon a good more costly feel than perhaps its price tag suggests. MarkTisshawDeputy editor The S7 shares its engine using the Continental GT V8Official figures put its kerb weight at 1945kg regardless of the inclusion of selected aluminium body panels along with other weight saving measures. But such is that the inherent strength and overall responsiveness of their engine even at low revs, it always feels eager. Step off acceleration is strong, with no lag as its set of two twin-scroll turbochargers spool up. At 1500rpm, 800rpm above idle, the engine delivers its maximum 406lb ft of torque, endowing the new Audi having a highly flexible nature. Just as impressive is that the gearbox – a typical seven speed S-tronic dual clutch unit mated towards the rear from the engine. The S7 receives an updated electronics package brings fuel saving features for example automatic stop / start but crisp and rapid shifts, both in manual and automatic modes. It’s a pity it really has been programmed to shift up in the engine’s 6200rpm red line even when manual mode is selected. Drive is permanently apportioned to all four wheels via the newest version of Audi’s Torsen torque sensing four-wheel drive system. An optional sport differential provides torque vectoring function between individual rear wheels. The S7 boasts tremendous off-the-line traction – Audi claims a 0-62mph time of 4. 7sec, just 0. 2sec slower towards the traditional benchmark compared to the BMW 650i GranCoupe, and 0. 5sec faster compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLS500. With 414bhp, the S7 whips as much as high speeds inside a nonchalant manner with no hint of strain. However it most in your own home with a steady. With long gearing, solid longitudinal stability and an active noise control system that cancels out mechanical din and projects a seemingly distant exhaust warble with the speakers, it proves a consummate long distant tourer at motorway speeds. This really is all achieved partly on four cylinders. The S7 receives Audi’s cylinder-on-demand system. It operates between 960 and 1350rpm in third gear and higher, closing the inlet and outlet valves and halts the injection of fuel into half the engine. The new Audi claims combined cycle consumption of 29. 4mpg – 8. 3mpg better compared to the old S6 - and 225g / km of CO2 emissions. Dynamically, the S7 is cultivated otherwise quite as compelling as some performance saloon rivals. It rides on standard air suspension and sits 10mm less than lesser A7 models. Audi’s Drive Select system also lets you alter its on-road character, introducing more direct throttle and steering mapping in dynamic mode and much more cosseting damping and overall ride characteristics inside the comfort setting. The ride errs toward firm even in its most docile mode, though. It isn’t overly harsh on Germany’s smooth surfacing, however the UK verdict may prove very different. The limits of adhesion, a minimum of upon the optional 20-inch wheels in our test car, are incredibly high. However, the electro-mechanical steering, while nicely weighted and extremely direct when it comes to gearing, lacks for ultimate feedback and feels slightly synthetic in its actions when operating off centre. The Audi S7 would make for any terrific all-season car. And all of the while, you’d be happy inside the knowledge that no existing rival comes near matching its impressive solidity, finish and quality, and It‘s an unmistakable style advantage during the cheaper S6 model.
Audi S7 review
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Audi S7 review
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#EANF#EXTRACTThe first-generation Audi S7 is among a trio of latest high end Audi performance models, which includes the S6 and S6 Avant. All three run Audi’s new twin turbocharged 4. 0-litre V8 direct injection petrol engine that has been brought straight into the fold like a replacement for the sooner naturally aspirated 5. 2-litre V10 unit. Slide in behind the tactile leather bound three spoke multi-function steering wheel from the Audi S7 and you also can’t help but be impressed coming from the initial moment. It’s as big on style as it‘s on perceived quality. The eye to detail and overall ergonomic set-up is second-to-none, giving the new performance saloon a good more costly feel than perhaps its price tag suggests. MarkTisshawDeputy editor The S7 shares its engine using the Continental GT V8Official figures put its kerb weight at 1945kg regardless of the inclusion of selected aluminium body panels along with other weight saving measures. But such is that the inherent strength and overall responsiveness of their engine even at low revs, it always feels eager. Step off acceleration is strong, with no lag as its set of two twin-scroll turbochargers spool up. At 1500rpm, 800rpm above idle, the engine delivers its maximum 406lb ft of torque, endowing the new Audi having a highly flexible nature. Just as impressive is that the gearbox – a typical seven speed S-tronic dual clutch unit mated towards the rear from the engine. The S7 receives an updated electronics package brings fuel saving features for example automatic stop / start but crisp and rapid shifts, both in manual and automatic modes. It’s a pity it really has been programmed to shift up in the engine’s 6200rpm red line even when manual mode is selected. Drive is permanently apportioned to all four wheels via the newest version of Audi’s Torsen torque sensing four-wheel drive system. An optional sport differential provides torque vectoring function between individual rear wheels. The S7 boasts tremendous off-the-line traction – Audi claims a 0-62mph time of 4. 7sec, just 0. 2sec slower towards the traditional benchmark compared to the BMW 650i GranCoupe, and 0. 5sec faster compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLS500. With 414bhp, the S7 whips as much as high speeds inside a nonchalant manner with no hint of strain. However it most in your own home with a steady. With long gearing, solid longitudinal stability and an active noise control system that cancels out mechanical din and projects a seemingly distant exhaust warble with the speakers, it proves a consummate long distant tourer at motorway speeds. This really is all achieved partly on four cylinders. The S7 receives Audi’s cylinder-on-demand system. It operates between 960 and 1350rpm in third gear and higher, closing the inlet and outlet valves and halts the injection of fuel into half the engine. The new Audi claims combined cycle consumption of 29. 4mpg – 8. 3mpg better compared to the old S6 - and 225g / km of CO2 emissions. Dynamically, the S7 is cultivated otherwise quite as compelling as some performance saloon rivals. It rides on standard air suspension and sits 10mm less than lesser A7 models. Audi’s Drive Select system also lets you alter its on-road character, introducing more direct throttle and steering mapping in dynamic mode and much more cosseting damping and overall ride characteristics inside the comfort setting. The ride errs toward firm even in its most docile mode, though. It isn’t overly harsh on Germany’s smooth surfacing, however the UK verdict may prove very different. The limits of adhesion, a minimum of upon the optional 20-inch wheels in our test car, are incredibly high. However, the electro-mechanical steering, while nicely weighted and extremely direct when it comes to gearing, lacks for ultimate feedback and feels slightly synthetic in its actions when operating off centre. The Audi S7 would make for any terrific all-season car. And all of the while, you’d be happy inside the knowledge that no existing rival comes near matching its impressive solidity, finish and quality, and It‘s an unmistakable style advantage during the cheaper S6 model.
Audi S7 review
#EANF#EXTRACTThe first-generation Audi S7 is among a trio of latest high end Audi performance models, which includes the S6 and S6 Avant. All three run Audi’s new twin turbocharged 4. 0-litre V8 direct injection petrol engine that has been brought straight into the fold like a replacement for the sooner naturally aspirated 5. 2-litre V10 unit. Slide in behind the tactile leather bound three spoke multi-function steering wheel from the Audi S7 and you also can’t help but be impressed coming from the initial moment. It’s as big on style as it‘s on perceived quality. The eye to detail and overall ergonomic set-up is second-to-none, giving the new performance saloon a good more costly feel than perhaps its price tag suggests. MarkTisshawDeputy editor The S7 shares its engine using the Continental GT V8Official figures put its kerb weight at 1945kg regardless of the inclusion of selected aluminium body panels along with other weight saving measures. But such is that the inherent strength and overall responsiveness of their engine even at low revs, it always feels eager. Step off acceleration is strong, with no lag as its set of two twin-scroll turbochargers spool up. At 1500rpm, 800rpm above idle, the engine delivers its maximum 406lb ft of torque, endowing the new Audi having a highly flexible nature. Just as impressive is that the gearbox – a typical seven speed S-tronic dual clutch unit mated towards the rear from the engine. The S7 receives an updated electronics package brings fuel saving features for example automatic stop / start but crisp and rapid shifts, both in manual and automatic modes. It’s a pity it really has been programmed to shift up in the engine’s 6200rpm red line even when manual mode is selected. Drive is permanently apportioned to all four wheels via the newest version of Audi’s Torsen torque sensing four-wheel drive system. An optional sport differential provides torque vectoring function between individual rear wheels. The S7 boasts tremendous off-the-line traction – Audi claims a 0-62mph time of 4. 7sec, just 0. 2sec slower towards the traditional benchmark compared to the BMW 650i GranCoupe, and 0. 5sec faster compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLS500. With 414bhp, the S7 whips as much as high speeds inside a nonchalant manner with no hint of strain. However it most in your own home with a steady. With long gearing, solid longitudinal stability and an active noise control system that cancels out mechanical din and projects a seemingly distant exhaust warble with the speakers, it proves a consummate long distant tourer at motorway speeds. This really is all achieved partly on four cylinders. The S7 receives Audi’s cylinder-on-demand system. It operates between 960 and 1350rpm in third gear and higher, closing the inlet and outlet valves and halts the injection of fuel into half the engine. The new Audi claims combined cycle consumption of 29. 4mpg – 8. 3mpg better compared to the old S6 - and 225g / km of CO2 emissions. Dynamically, the S7 is cultivated otherwise quite as compelling as some performance saloon rivals. It rides on standard air suspension and sits 10mm less than lesser A7 models. Audi’s Drive Select system also lets you alter its on-road character, introducing more direct throttle and steering mapping in dynamic mode and much more cosseting damping and overall ride characteristics inside the comfort setting. The ride errs toward firm even in its most docile mode, though. It isn’t overly harsh on Germany’s smooth surfacing, however the UK verdict may prove very different. The limits of adhesion, a minimum of upon the optional 20-inch wheels in our test car, are incredibly high. However, the electro-mechanical steering, while nicely weighted and extremely direct when it comes to gearing, lacks for ultimate feedback and feels slightly synthetic in its actions when operating off centre. The Audi S7 would make for any terrific all-season car. And all of the while, you’d be happy inside the knowledge that no existing rival comes near matching its impressive solidity, finish and quality, and It‘s an unmistakable style advantage during the cheaper S6 model.
Audi S7 review
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