Audi A7 Sportback (C8) 45 TDI V6 (245 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic
Audi A7:
The Audi A7 is an executive five-door liftback produced by Audi since 2010. The coupé variant of the Audi A6 saloon/estate, the Audi A7 features a sloping roofline with a steeply raked rear window and integrated boot lid , and four frameless doors. A sport version called the S7 has been made since 2012, and a high-performance model called the RS 7 has been in production since 2013. An extended-wheelbase three-box, four-door saloon derivative called the A7L has been produced in China since 2021....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sportback (C8) Overview:
Audi A7 (Sportback (C8)). With 500 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.65 l/100km). With a weight of 1880 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.4 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A car with a sloping rear hatch that opens upwards, combining style and practicality. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 265 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 7 sec.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.7 L/100 km for its class.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 535 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(L Sedan: 2022 - ).
| General: |
| Brand: | Audi |
| Model: | A7 |
| Generation: | Sportback (C8) |
| Modification (Engine): | 45 TDI V6 (245 Hp) Mild Hybrid quattro ultra S tronic |
| Start of production: | December, 2020 |
| End of production: | May, 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
| Body type: | Liftback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 245 Hp @ 3500-4750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 82.6 Hp/l [107mm less] |
| Torque: | 500 Nm @ 1500-3250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA897evo3 / DMGH More details about the engine EA897evo3 / DMGH |
| Engine displacement: | 2967 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l |
| Coolant: | 15.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.4 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 16.3:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.5-7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8-5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.8-6.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.8 kg/Nm, 266 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.1 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1880 |
| Max. weight: | 2535 |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg |
| Max load: | 655 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1390 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 535 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 l |
| AdBlue tank: | 12 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2000 kg |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4969 mm [107mm less] |
| Width: | 1908 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1422 mm [7mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2926 mm [100mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2118 mm |
| Front track: | 1651 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1637 mm |
| Front overhang: | 927 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1116 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 12.4° |
| Departure angle: | 14.1° |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the front wheels of the vehicle, capable of running only in mixed mode, and if necessary through the electrically or mechanically controlled clutch, the rear wheels are driven. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 7 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | S tronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 350x34 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 330x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/55 R18; 245/45 R19; 255/40 R20; 255/35 R21 |
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| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 8.5J x 21 |
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| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
| Electric: |
| Net (usable) battery capacity: | 0.5 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Under the trunk |
| Electric motor power: | 8 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 60 Nm |
| Electric motor location: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Battery weight: | 10 kg |
| Battery voltage: | 48 V |
| Recuperation output: | 14 kW |
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