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Audi RS7: Audi RS Sportback (2014+). 4.0L twin-turbo V8 making 591 horsepower. Five-door fastback body style. Quattro AW
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Audi RS Sportback (2014+). 4.0L twin-turbo V8 making 591 horsepower. Five-door fastback body style. Quattro AWD.

The Audi RS7 is a five-door fastback grand tourer produced from 2014+. The RS7 is Audi RS Sportback variant of the A7. Multiple generations have refined the formula. The current C8 RS7 (2020+) uses 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 making 591-621 horsepower in standard and Performance variants. Quattro AWD standard. The RS7 Sportback combines five-door practicality with sport sedan performance. The car is one of Audi most successful RS products. The RS7 Performance variant is the focused performance trim. On WhipJury, RS7 submissions are common, particularly modified examples.

RS7 generations

C7 RS7 (2014-2018). 4.0L twin-turbo V8, 553 horsepower.

C8 RS7 (2020+). 4.0L twin-turbo V8, 591-621 horsepower (Performance variant).

Frequently asked questions about Audi RS7

Is the RS7 reliable?
Generally yes for an Audi RS product. The 4.0L twin-turbo V8 has been durable. Common issues include occasional water pump and timing chain concerns at higher mileage. Maintenance is expensive due to specialty parts.
How does RS7 compare to BMW M5?
Direct competitors. RS7 is sportback (five-door fastback); M5 is sedan. Both have twin-turbo V8 and AWD. RS7 has slightly more power (591-621 vs 600 in M5). M5 has more aggressive sport tuning. Both are excellent.
How much does an RS7 cost?
Used pricing: C7 RS7 $50,000-$90,000+. C8 RS7 $90,000-$130,000+. New 2024 RS7 starts around $128,000. RS7 Performance: around $135,000.
Why is RS7 a Sportback?
Audi terminology for a five-door fastback body style. The RS7 has a sloping roofline and rear hatch with significant cargo capacity. The format provides sedan-like styling with practical hatchback utility. Audi has used the Sportback designation for various A5, A7, RS3, RS5, and RS7 variants.
What is the Performance variant?
The RS7 Performance is the focused performance variant. 621 horsepower (vs 591 in standard RS7). Stiffer suspension, more aggressive aerodynamics. Available only in select markets and limited production. The Performance is the connoisseur RS7 choice.

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