Audi Q7 V12 TDI (Official pics & info) - Page 3

klier · 09-11-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Audiholic

And I really LOVE the facelift of the car too.

* the front is just so much more agressive! Hallelujah for the new grille whitout the black strap, and hallelujah for the big air intakes.
* Hallelujah for the LED's in the front, as in the S6.
* the mirrors look better too
* love the white in the rear lights!

They really gave the Q7 all that the pre-facelifted model was missing, to really make it "PHAT".

Yeah, I really think it looks a lot better now too. But I don't think this is a facelift at all. This is an exclusive for this V12 right?

bum-man · 09-11-2006, 09:46 AM

The torque is weak for a 6.0L Diesel, the consumption is nice though.

EnI · 09-11-2006, 09:46 AM

Like ML63 AMG & Cayenne Turbo S this Q7 V12 TDI is a image-maker, and a very low-volume seller.

It will also be very expensive.

US market: I hope the engine fits CA, NY, MA etc exhaust standards otherwise there is no point of offering this car in US.

Just_me · 09-11-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

The torque is weak for a 6.0L Diesel, the consumption is nice though.

gearbox not strong enough, just like the case why S65 torque is limited?

EnI · 09-11-2006, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

The torque is weak for a 6.0L Diesel, the consumption is nice though.

I'm sure engine is capable of even more torque output, but the gearbox is the weakest point here ...

The Artist · 09-11-2006, 10:03 AM

OMG im just ..i dont have words..im amazed..and speechless..
i love this .. audi has gone up 100points in my respect scale ..
man i need money..i need this car..haha

KUDOS..

EnI · 09-11-2006, 10:25 AM

Mind that Q7 needs attention ... It's a new SAV in a flood of SAVs ... With V12 500HP / 1000Nm diesel engine it will definitely get a huge attention (especially if sold in US as well)... Good for Q7 & Audi image ... Nice move, Audi.

Now I'm eager to see what BMW will do ...

The problem is that they are putting their bets on X6 now - so X6 M will get the V10 S85 petrol M engine.

While X5 is going to get "iS" version only - with upcoming V8 bi-turbo.

But both models will get a new V10 diesel.

Anyway ... kuddos to Audi / VAG for showing us again who is a diesel master.

But do not forget the competition is not far behind ...

Yannis · 09-11-2006, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiholic

OH MY GOD!
What a surprise!! Out of nowhere...

Not out of nowhere. Audi was said to be preparing a V12 engine for Audi R8. It's just that noone expected Q7 to be the first to use it.

EnI · 09-11-2006, 10:42 AM

Any info about the car's weight?

Something like 3 tons?

Impact on handling & braking?

Price? 100k Euros?

The Artist · 09-11-2006, 10:45 AM

^i say to hell with handling..even the Porsche turbo doesent do that well..ive driven it..its all wobbly..
this is the ultimate locomotive

PS
Price yes..that would be something i would like to know

09-11-2006, 09:46 AM	#22
bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 104 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Q7 V12 TDI - official pics & info! The torque is weak for a 6.0L Diesel, the consumption is nice though.

09-11-2006, 09:46 AM	#23
EnI Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,905 Thanks: 124 Thanked 1,737 Times in 840 Posts	Re: Q7 V12 TDI - official pics & info! Like ML63 AMG & Cayenne Turbo S this Q7 V12 TDI is a image-maker, and a very low-volume seller. It will also be very expensive. US market: I hope the engine fits CA, NY, MA etc exhaust standards otherwise there is no point of offering this car in US.

09-11-2006, 10:03 AM	#26
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Q7 V12 TDI - official pics & info! OMG im just ..i dont have words..im amazed..and speechless.. i love this .. audi has gone up 100points in my respect scale .. man i need money..i need this car..haha KUDOS..

09-11-2006, 10:25 AM	#27
EnI Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,905 Thanks: 124 Thanked 1,737 Times in 840 Posts	Re: Q7 V12 TDI - official pics & info! Mind that Q7 needs attention ... It's a new SAV in a flood of SAVs ... With V12 500HP / 1000Nm diesel engine it will definitely get a huge attention (especially if sold in US as well)... Good for Q7 & Audi image ... Nice move, Audi. Now I'm eager to see what BMW will do ... The problem is that they are putting their bets on X6 now - so X6 M will get the V10 S85 petrol M engine. While X5 is going to get "iS" version only - with upcoming V8 bi-turbo. But both models will get a new V10 diesel. Anyway ... kuddos to Audi / VAG for showing us again who is a diesel master. But do not forget the competition is not far behind ...

09-11-2006, 10:42 AM	#29
EnI Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,905 Thanks: 124 Thanked 1,737 Times in 840 Posts	Re: Q7 V12 TDI - official pics & info! Any info about the car's weight? Something like 3 tons? Impact on handling & braking? Price? 100k Euros?

09-11-2006, 10:45 AM	#30
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Q7 V12 TDI - official pics & info! ^i say to hell with handling..even the Porsche turbo doesent do that well..ive driven it..its all wobbly.. this is the ultimate locomotive PS Price yes..that would be something i would like to know

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