Audi RS 7 C8 (4K8) Sportback Sedan (2019)

83% Neofiliac76% External
Keywords: audiaudi-rsawdexecutive-carhigh-performancemild-hybridmulti-linksedanturbochargedv8

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Product Overview

Audi RS 7 Sportback C8 (Typ 4K8) is a high-performance executive sedan in production from 2019. It is available with a single hot-vee bi-turbo V8 engine that displaced 4.0 liters paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.
The mild-hybrid drivetrain enables new efficiency features, though the difference is, as the name suggests, mild. Nevertheless, this makes for one of the last V8s available in this segment.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Audi RS 7 Sportback (C8) comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent, aggressive styling
  • Very good performance for its size
  • Sophisticated suspension setup
Cons
  • Too many electronics
  • Exaggerated front grille

What external reviewers found***

External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Fantastic performance
  • Good standard equipment
  • Easy-to-navigate navigation
  • Powerful V8 engine
  • Lots of fun to drive
Cons
  • Not as practical as the S7
  • No adaptive cruise control
  • Not the most practical
  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.1 L / 12.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
670 kg / 1477 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 420 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 370 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
275/35 ZR21 103XL

Construction

Body Style
4-door mild-hybrid Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
1950 mm / 76.8 in | 2118 mm / 83.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1668.0 mm / 65.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1650.0 mm / 65.0 in
Weight
2065.0 kg / 4552.5 lbs
Wheel Size
10.5J x 21
Wheelbase
2930 mm / 115.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.4 sec
CO2 Emission
261 ~ 265 g/km
Fuel Economy
11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.1 L/100km / 14.6 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Engine
DJP
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc
Engine | Power
600.0 hp / 447.4 kW @ 6000-6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
150.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2050-4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic

Production

Availability
2019

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External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
£90k-plus price tag makes it over £20,000 more expensive than the diesel-powered S7. 4.0-litre unit makes 592bhp, 39bhp more than before, while an 800Nm torque figure gives it a full 100Nm of extra twist. There's a 48-volt mild-hybrid system too, though that's more for reducing consumption – numbers yet to be confirmed by Audi.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V8 engine
  • Lots of fun to drive
  • Good standard equipment
Cons
  • Not as practical as the S7
  • Not the most practical

digitaltrends[2]

Reviewer score 84%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The second-generation Audi RS 7 is exactly what a grand tourer should look like. The infotainment system is the same one you'll find in other recent additions to the Audi range. The RS 7 won't arrive until the 2020 model year, so it hasn't been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Easy-to-navigate navigation
Cons
  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
  • No adaptive cruise control

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References

  1. ^ New Audi RS 7 Sportback 2019 review . [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs7/107979/new-audi-rs-7-sportback-2019-review. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  2. ^ 2020 Audi RS 7 first drive review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-audi-rs-7-sportback-first-drive-review/. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2022-07-17.

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