Audi 2012 A7 Media Information

2012 Audi A7 Media Information

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Quick Reference Guide 3 Pricing / Drivetrain / Design and Body /
Interior and Controls
4 Chassis

Press Release 5 Exterior
6 Interior
7 Body
8 Safety / MMI system
9 Audi connect / Supercharged Power /
Next generation quattro
10 Chassis and Suspension / About Audi

Reviewer Guide 11 3.0 TFSI V6 Engine / Eight-Speed Automatic
Transmission / MMI touch
12 Audi connect / Audi pre sense / Advanced Driver
Assistance Systems / Lighting Technologies
13 About Audi

Pricing & Options Guide 14 2012 A7 3.0 TFSI, quattro, Tiptronic
15 Order Guide – Color and Trim

Equipment Summary 16 Standard Equipment Highlights /
Premium Plus model / Prestige model
17 Innovation Package / Sport Packages /
Driver Assistance Package /
Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
18 Audi connect

Technical Specifications 19 Engine / Engine Design / Electrical System /
Drivetrain / Steering / Suspension / Brakes
20 Body / Warranty – Maintenance / Capacities /
Exterior Dimensions / Interior Dimensions /
Performance / Fuel Economy

Dimensions 21 A7 Sedan

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Quick Reference Guide: 2012 Audi A7

Pricing On sale: U.S. sales to begin in May 2011

Base MSRP Available Models

A7 Sedan

3.0 TFSI

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, quattro®, Tiptronic® $59,250 Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige Models

Destination charge: $875

Drivetrain

• 3.0 TFSI V6 producing 310 hp and 325 lb-ft. of torque with 18 mpg city/28 mpg hwy

• 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds; top speed limited at 130 mph.

• quattro all-wheel drive and Audi drive select are standard

Design and Body

• Five-door form combines the elegance of a coupe with the prestige of a sedan and the
functionality of a wagon

• The Audi A7 stretches 195.6 inches in length and has a 114.7 inch wheelbase.
Combined with its 84.2 inch width and 55.9 inch height, the Audi A7 exudes elegance
and confidence.

• The rear hatch is equipped with a height adjustable power-lift system that opens with the
touch of a button, revealing a large luggage compartment capable of holding 24.5 cu ft.
in its base configuration. Fold the 60:40 split rear seats forward and the A7 reveals an
expansive cargo area with a flat floor that provides excellent functionality surrounded by
stunning design.

• Xenon plus headlights and LED daytime running lights are standard with optional full
LED headlights with adaptive lighting

• Lightweight aluminum hybrid technology minimizes weight and maximizes performance
and efficiency.

• Optional S-line exterior elements available as part of Prestige package with redesigned
front and rear bumpers and grill.

Interior and Controls

• Audi world-class interior design punctuated by “wraparound” line encircling driver and
passenger: elegant materials, colors and wood veneers

• MMI

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with eight-inch pop-up display, five-inch LCD for driver and optional heads-up

display

• Industry-first MMI touch allows driver to enter navigation and telephone information via
handwriting recognition

• The MMI system also serves as the interface with the industry-first Audi connect system,
that uses Google Earth

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navigation, Google™ Local search and Wi-Fi® connectivity for

up to 8 devices

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• Driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, color heads-up display, Night
vision, Audi side assist and Audi pre sense plus available

• Bang & Olufsen

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Advanced Sound System with 15 speakers and 1,300 watts available

Chassis

• Newly developed, highly efficient electromechanical power steering

• 18-inch wheels are standard with available 19-inch and 20-inch wheels as options

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The 2012 Audi A7

HERNDON, Va., April 15, 2011 — Audi has broken new ground with the A7, combining the

emotional appeal of a coupe with the prestige of a sedan and the functionality of a wagon. The

innovative, five-door design of the newest Audi entry sits atop a sporty, lightweight chassis and

is partnered with a highly efficient supercharged V6, latest generation quattro

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all-wheel drive

and the latest advanced driver assistance and multimedia systems to define a new benchmark

for the premium segment.

Exterior

The Audi A7 is the next evolution of Audi design, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase, an

expansive hood and low-slung, sporty proportions. The Audi A7 stretches 195.6 inches in length

and has a 114.7 inch wheelbase. Combined with its 84.2 inch width and 55.9 inch height, the

Audi A7 exudes elegance and confidence.

With its low roofline and integrated rear doors, the Audi A7 has a coupe-like silhouette. Other

design elements that signify coupe styling are the frameless door windows and side mirrors

mounted on the doors. The C-pillar stretches to the rear and flows into the shoulder, while the

sharp tornado line begins at the headlights, extends across the fenders, over the doors and

terminates in a gentle slope toward the tail lights, paying homage to the 1969 Audi 100 Coupé S.

The Audi signature Singleframe

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grille is contoured at the leading edge of the hood, with a

chrome surround framing high-gloss black lattices with chrome accents. The horizontal posture

of the fascia emphasizes the width of the Audi A7, as do the wide, low air inlets and horizontal

struts.

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The Audi A7 comes standard with Audi’s xenon plus technology, complete with new all-weather

lighting integrated into the headlamp housings. The system replaces traditional fog lamps,

whose would-be location in the air intakes now is occupied by two radar sensors for optional

adaptive cruise control. The signature LED daytime running lights are standard.

Optional full LED lighting, an unmistakable element of Audi design, blends visibility and style

with low energy consumption and an extended service life. In addition to the 18 LEDs used for

the daytime running lamps and 11 LEDs employed for the turn signals, two powerful LED units

comprise the low- and high-beam headlamps on each side. Tail lamps are fitted with LED lamps

as well. The optional adaptive lighting system modifies the amount of illumination based on the

driving environment, whether cornering, traveling in the city or on the highway.

The integrated spoiler automatically extends at 80 mph and then retracts at 50 mph. It can also

be deployed and retracted manually via the push of a button. The two large, round tailpipes of

the dual-branch exhaust system are incorporated seamlessly into the bumper and benefit from

an attractive chrome application.

For those seeking an even more dynamic look, the Prestige package includes redesigned front

and rear bumpers with air inlet grilles, extended side sills and a platinum gray diffuser insert.

Interior

The sweeping exterior of the A7 extends inside, where Audi maintains its leading role in

automotive interior design. The defining element is the “wraparound” design – which

incorporates a horizontal line encircling the driver and front passenger that starts above the

instrument panel and ends in the passenger-side door. The center console is oriented toward

the driver to further enhance the driver focus of the interior.

Front seats are 10-way adjustable and available with four-way lumbar support, three-stage

ventilation and three-stage heating, the latter of which is available for the rear seats as well.

Rear seat passengers enjoy two comfortable, contoured seats with ample head, arm, and

legroom.

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Chrome bezels frame the air vents, while aluminum-look trim accents the optional layered wood

veneers and bezels. Two optional interior lighting packages are available: one composed of

active door reflectors, lighted handles, and LED reading lights (Premium and Premium Plus) and

another ambient lighting package (Prestige) that utilizes LED lamps to highlight door pockets,

sills, and center console – all of which can be configured to suit the owner’s taste.

The Audi A7 is available with two types of leather – Milano or Valcona – which color-coordinate

with the four-spoke steering wheel and transmission selector lever. Fine grain ash wood veneers

are standard while dark brown walnut and brushed aluminum trims are optional. The seat

coverings are available in black, titanium gray, nougat brown and velvet beige, while the

headlining is available in black, lunar silver and silk beige.

The rear hatch is equipped with a height adjustable power-lift system that opens with the touch

of a button, revealing a large luggage compartment capable of holding 24.5 cu ft. in its base

configuration. Fold the 60:40 split rear seats forward and the A7 reveals an expansive cargo

area with a flat floor that provides excellent functionality surrounded by stunning design.

Body

Audi continues to pioneer the use of aluminum, high-end steel and lightweight materials on the

A7. Boasting a hybrid aluminum construction that melds the lightweight metal with high-end

steels of various strengths, the Audi A7 weighs roughly 15 percent less than a comparable all-

steel body.

Along with a variety of engine compartment and chassis components, the front fenders, hood,

rear hatch and doors are made of aluminum, meaning that more than 20 percent of the Audi A7

body is made of the weight-saving material. But light weight doesn’t come at the expense of

rigidity, comfort, or safety. As a result, the body provides a firm platform for precise handling, low

vibration and excellent crash protection.

Vibration levels at the contact points between the passengers and the body – the floor panel,

seats and steering wheel – were painstakingly minimized. The interior is largely decoupled from

the road and engine noises, thanks to hydraulic damping elements on the axles, subframes and

bearings. All these elements were tuned using the Audi comfort test bench, a development tool

found nowhere else in the world.