New Audi Q7 V12 TDI for Detroit

Alok · January 6th, 2007, 09:14 PM

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Audi/Q7/q7_tdi_small.jpg

Quote:

It looks like Audi has shown all its aces last year so has decided to rehash an old model into something a little more exciting. This Q7 gets the same V12 diesel engine developing 500hp and 100Nm as the normal car, but is now fitted with some Q-like gadgetry such as a g-force meter integrated in the instrument panel.

The most powerful production diesel engine to date pushes this 2-ton SUV to 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, all the way to a self imposed top speed of 250km/h. Unique to the powerful diesel V12 is the world’s first use of a 2000 bar Bosch Common Rail system with cylinders angled at 60 degrees instead of the usual 72 degree angle bank. Amazingly, the V12 Q7 still gets a fuel economy rating of 11.9L per 100km.

Other changes include a new front air intake, oval exhaust tips, changes to the lights, and an uprated interior. It’s expected Audi will release this model in Spring 2008 with a price tag in the region of €120,000.

All Audi has to do now is put the V12 in the R8 sports car and change the way people think about diesel engines forever.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/c...i-for-detroit/

I like the looks...

NAIDANAC A · January 6th, 2007, 09:22 PM

It looks very cool, I love audis images/smilies/biggrin.gif

:

Spazatao · January 6th, 2007, 09:48 PM

"All Audi has to do now is put the V12 in the R8 sports car and change the way people think about diesel engines forever."

THAT would be really interesting to see.
As for the Q7, I can't be bothered, tough I like the new look.

Blind_Io · January 6th, 2007, 10:09 PM

Good lord, it looks like someone glued an entire bar-be-que to the front end!

Prost264 · January 6th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Good lord, it looks like someone glued an entire bar-be-que to the front end!

+1

It definitely needs the center bar/number plate holder back.

SoxXpupPeT · January 6th, 2007, 10:39 PM

it looks angry. like its going to eat small children that wander in front of it. i like it.

hajj · January 7th, 2007, 12:20 AM

This looks mean images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Well done Audi! I want this engine inside an R8.

bartboy9891 · January 7th, 2007, 12:27 AM

Looks like it ate too much and is now drowsy. Those figures are wrong its 1000NM not 100.
Though ive heard nothing indicating this, i think it would be interesting to have that V12 diesel in the Bentley Arnage. The Arnage T has exactly those same figures coming from its twin turbo 6.75L V8. But it gets truly awful mileage. Their V8 has been around forever, but i think a diesel option would be pretty awesome.

fbc · January 7th, 2007, 01:05 AM

A G-force meter in an SUV?? FFS...

Magnet · January 7th, 2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

A G-force meter in an SUV?? FFS...

Man, you gotta know you're pulling 0.73Gs as you understeer into a bus shelter.

Blind_Io · January 7th, 2007, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnet

Man, you gotta know you're pulling 0.73Gs as you understeer into a bus shelter.

VR6 · January 7th, 2007, 03:16 AM

Quote:

i think it would be interesting to have that V12 diesel in the Bentley Arnage. The Arnage T has exactly those same figures coming from its twin turbo 6.75L V8. But it gets truly awful mileage. Their V8 has been around forever, but i think a diesel option would be pretty awesome.

Not a bad idea but who wants fuel economy in a car like an Arnage? Cars such as the Arnage are all about looking and sounding good, plus the diesel smells funny.

bartboy9891 · January 7th, 2007, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR6

Not a bad idea but who wants fuel economy in a car like an Arnage? Cars such as the Arnage are all about looking and sounding good, plus the diesel smells funny.

Im just saying its the main difference, sound wise you probably cant hear that much to begin with in the interior, and i believe the V8 is heavy and probably not too much lighter than the V12. I doubt the Arnage T revs past 5000rpm, and it makes around 740lbs/ft of torque at 3200rpm and 500hp at 4200rpm. But this V12 makes that same amount of torque at 1750rpm. So if anything, the V12 could make the Arnage a little bit quicker. And regarding smells...who gives a fuck images/smilies/tongue.gif

Vitamin J · January 7th, 2007, 06:02 AM

They should put the W12 into the R8 and save the diesel V12 for the A8.

Wizegui · January 7th, 2007, 06:35 AM

So do people play mineswepper on that grille? Seriously, that grille is huge. I like the normal Q7 more to be honest.

un-dee · January 7th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Ugly grille, and I want to see that diesel in the R8, that would be the worlds first diesel powered proper sportscar. Someone has to be first, and I hope its not the frenchies.

Atmikes · January 7th, 2007, 08:01 PM

Diesel does not smell bad, it really stinks!

Diesel is going back in time, hydrogen is the future

the Q7 on the pic: Yes the grill is too big, but audi-engineers seem to like it, and customers can't wait to buy one!

British_Rover · January 7th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnet

Man, you gotta know you're pulling 0.73Gs as you understeer into a bus shelter.

That is Sig worthy.

ORGANDONOR · January 12th, 2007, 01:45 AM

That's hot.

Ezbok58a · January 12th, 2007, 03:09 AM

Looks like they've been studying Edsels for Grille designs. Bleh.

January 6th, 2007, 09:22 PM	#2
NAIDANAC A Joined: May 30th, 2006 Last Online: 09:19 PM Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 2,364 Car: 94 Caravan (Dad - 07 Saturn Sky) Rep Power: 17	It looks very cool, I love audis : __________________

January 6th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#4
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 06:44 PM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Good lord, it looks like someone glued an entire bar-be-que to the front end! __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

January 6th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#6
SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 979 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 18	it looks angry. like its going to eat small children that wander in front of it. i like it. __________________

January 7th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#7
hajj Joined: Mar 29th, 2005 Last Online: 02:38 PM Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,656 Rep Power: 19	This looks mean Well done Audi! I want this engine inside an R8.

January 7th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#8
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 09:37 PM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,779 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 43	Looks like it ate too much and is now drowsy. Those figures are wrong its 1000NM not 100. Though ive heard nothing indicating this, i think it would be interesting to have that V12 diesel in the Bentley Arnage. The Arnage T has exactly those same figures coming from its twin turbo 6.75L V8. But it gets truly awful mileage. Their V8 has been around forever, but i think a diesel option would be pretty awesome. __________________

January 6th, 2007, 09:48 PM	#3
Spazatao Joined: May 10th, 2006 Last Online: 03:46 PM Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Age: 21 Posts: 700 Car: Taxis Rep Power: 13	"All Audi has to do now is put the V12 in the R8 sports car and change the way people think about diesel engines forever." THAT would be really interesting to see. As for the Q7, I can't be bothered, tough I like the new look.

January 7th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#9
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:14 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,641 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 82	A G-force meter in an SUV?? FFS... __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

January 7th, 2007, 06:02 AM	#14
Vitamin J Joined: Jul 11th, 2006 Last Online: December 21st, 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 615 Car: 1996 Mazda Miata 1.8L, 1992 Spec Miata 1.6L Rep Power: 0	They should put the W12 into the R8 and save the diesel V12 for the A8. __________________

January 7th, 2007, 06:35 AM	#15
Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 04:50 PM Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,671 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	So do people play mineswepper on that grille? Seriously, that grille is huge. I like the normal Q7 more to be honest.

January 7th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#16
un-dee I hate your sig! Joined: May 21st, 2004 Last Online: 02:33 PM Location: Frankfurt, Germany Age: 24 Posts: 1,410 Car: Mazda MX-3 Rep Power: 27	Ugly grille, and I want to see that diesel in the R8, that would be the worlds first diesel powered proper sportscar. Someone has to be first, and I hope its not the frenchies.

January 7th, 2007, 08:01 PM	#17
Atmikes Joined: Dec 29th, 2006 Last Online: March 15th, 2008 Location: Grimbergen, Belgium Posts: 34 Car: Opel Tigra TwinTop 1.8 16V Rep Power: 0	Diesel does not smell bad, it really stinks! Diesel is going back in time, hydrogen is the future the Q7 on the pic: Yes the grill is too big, but audi-engineers seem to like it, and customers can't wait to buy one! __________________ Admin of the European twintop communities http://opel.twintop-union.eu

January 12th, 2007, 01:45 AM	#19
ORGANDONOR Banned Joined: Jan 9th, 2007 Last Online: March 15th, 2007 Location: Americaland Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	That's hot.

January 12th, 2007, 03:09 AM	#20
Ezbok58a Joined: Nov 26th, 2006 Last Online: 07:40 PM Location: Iselin, NJ Posts: 373 Car: Crown Victoria LX Sport Rep Power: 11	Looks like they've been studying Edsels for Grille designs. Bleh. __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search