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It was just a couple of weeks ago that Audi revealed a few mild updates to its A7. It even ported those changes over to the warmed-up S7 performance version. All that was missing was the full-steam RS7, and that's precisely what we have here.

Now before you get all excited, note that the new RS7 packs the same powertrain as the model it succeeds, but then again, the existing RS7 hardly lacked in the power department. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 still churns out 560 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, transmitted to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic. Revealed initially for the European market (with US details presumably to follow), the 0-62 kilometers per hour time is quoted at 3.9 seconds, so the 0-60 mph time ought to match the 3.7 seconds of the preceding model.

What has changed are the subtle tweaks Audi has made to the exterior and equipment upgrades inside. The grille now features has a horizontal section at the bottom with the Quattro logo emblazoned across like all other recently revised RS models, flanked by new headlights (Matrix LED units for the European market). Inside the cabin the air-con vents and shift paddles have been reshaped, and the new MMI system ports over from the new A7 and S7 with 4G LTE connectivity and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Buyers will be able to opt for a differential on the rear axle, adaptive dampers, dynamic steering, carbon-ceramic brakes, 21-inch wheels (instead of the standard 20s) and a top speed raised from 174 mph to 190. This version of the RS7 is set to arrive sometime next year as the 2016 model, by which time we should have a handle on pricing and availability. In the meantime, you can scope out the details in the press release below.Continue reading Audi reveals updated RS7 Sportback in Europe

Audi reveals updated RS7 Sportback in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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