Audi RS7 2015 Owner's Manual
2015 Audi Sport
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R8 RS S
It’s amazing what passion and a sense of purpose can do. In olden days, alchemists tried to turn base metals
RACING FUEL 100 PT. CHA MPAGN E, 1998
racing fuel into champagne.
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Audi Sport is distilled into its
purest form with the trackborn Audi R8. The uncompromising progressive supercar,
the R8 stands apart. Coiled
at the pinnacle of performance, the R8 is ready at a
moment’s notice to forcefully express the style, craft
and dynamic engineering
behind Audi power.
Imagine track performance
made for the road. An
everyday thrill for those
who own them, the Audi
RS is engineered and fi nely
tuned for exhilarating performance. It also embodies
the kind of fl uid, athletic
form that makes the daily
driver live for track day, or
the road ahead.
“Drive” can have several
meanings. We were driven
to craft the Audi S models
to blend thrilling acceleration with the daily commute. You are driven by
its eye-catching style and
invigorating performance.
It is driven to transport
you on your daily drive—
and far beyond.
The look of Audi performance. The S line®
option gives a sleek,
performance look to select
Audi models. So enjoy the
double takes and motorsport stance that come
with the sculpted lines and
aggressively stylish interior
appearance and appointments of the S line.
To those who study it, it has become more and more evident that evolution doesn’t have to be slow
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and steady—it can happen in a single, frenzied burst, instantly making something stronger, more
beautiful or fully adapted to even the most challenging environments. The evolutionary leaps found
in the Audi performance DNA are proof. Audi doesn’t build off the genetic blueprints of past racing
championships so much as change what will be technologically and physically possible on the road.
It’s how power evolves.
helped drivers gain confi dence even in chal-
lenging conditions.
way into all Audi performance models, and
was born, and dominated motorsports. The
grip that quattro® delivered soon found its
Within three years, quattro® all-wheel drive
were king, Auto Union, an Audi ancestor,
built them. Arresting, powerful machines,
Aluminum When the Silver Arrows
supercharged engine design that produced
in the design, their Grand Prix wins and
their then-uncharted performance (a
they were notable for the use of aluminum
ultimately, our use of ASF® aluminum
to innovative applications of supercharging,
up to 550 hp). Auto Union Silver Arrows led
construction.
the use of lightweight materials and,
Bensinger wondered how a high-performance
vehicle would perform with all-wheel drive.
quattro® In 1977, Audi engineer Jörg
was a bold move, powering the R8 Le Mans pro-
FSI® & TFSI® When FSI technology was
totype. A twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V8 with
introduced into Audi motorsports in 2001, it
FSI direct injection maximized both power and
generated when they hit the accelerator.
effi ciency. Today, Audi performance cars fea-
ture FSI to help drivers maximize the power
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and gear changes as quick as a few hundredths
of a second.
ed sequential manual transmission fi rst named
S tronic® S tronic is a version of an automat-
second clutch was added to Audi performance
“S tronic” in the 2005 Audi R10 Le Mans proto-
models, which made for smoother acceleration
type. Originally using a single-clutch design, a
for the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans. As the
ultra® lightweight technology
showcase vehicle for the ultra lightweight
We introduced the Audi R18 ultra just in time
technology initiative, the R18 ultra shows
fi ber and magnesium can make all our Audi
how smart design and the use of lightweight
performance models more nimble, more
technology materials like aluminum, carbon
responsive and more progressive.
electrifi cation. That’s one of the reasons why
e-tron® future technology
we have brought out the Audi e-tron quattro®,
Audi also sees the future of motorsports—
quattro® racecars provide a powerful balance
being banned from competition for providing
an unfair advantage. The track-ready e-tron
especially now that quattro® is back after
that we will build our next trophy case.
between progressive thinking and dominating,
controlled performance. It is on this platform
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Power can feel limitless, even if it follows
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the laws of motion.
Sure, Isaac Newton may have been right about a lot of things, including the physical laws of the universe, but
that doesn’t mean we have to like it. So while we’re bound to obey the laws of motion, Audi engineers still strive
mightily to push the envelope on behalf of our drivers. We know that we can’t overcome these laws, but you
can enjoy challenging them—it’s what iconic power is all about. You can feel the results of our eff orts throughout
the Audi performance model lineup. Let’s just say that we think of our performance vehicles less as lawbreakers
than as dynamic followers of Newton’s Laws of Motion.
Inertia
Balance
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Pressure
Force
Weight/Mass
Equilibrium
Friction
Newton’s 1st law
A vehicle moving in a straight line at a constant speed will keep such
motion until acted on by an external force.
Enviable handling characteristics,
achieved through ultra® lightweight
technology and precise balance, help
our performance drivers get the most
out of powering through almost any
curves they want to own.
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Gravity
Newton’s 2nd law
When a force is applied to a vehicle, the change in motion is proportional to the force divided by the mass of the vehicle.
We defi ne our performance less through
numbers than through feel. There is
nothing like the power distributed by
an Audi performance vehicle—pure,
eff ortless and quick. It is accelerated
engineering.
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Action/Reaction
Acceleration
Air Resistance
Newton’s 3rd law
Every force on a vehicle by another object, such as the ground, is
matched by an equal and opposite force on the object by the vehicle.
Design isn’t simply for style, it’s also needed
if Audi performance is to overcome the forces
of nature. Design that is streamlined, powerful and focused not only creates momentum
in our vehicles—it’s an expression of our
commitment to performance.
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When it comes to the “laws” of design, we chose to be more provocative than
obedient. By bringing a courageous style along for the iconic ride, Audi transforms how performance moves you. For the driver, it’s about how our sleek,
sculpted form engages the senses, how we invite your eye to follow the Roof
line into the integrated rear deck-lid spoiler, how the signature Tornado line
makes you feel the movement even when in Park. One look, and you’ll understand how style gives shape to the emotional core of the moment.
Aluminumoptic accents
+ design
LED lighting
technology
+ vision
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SCULPTING
Audi performance models make the case for functional style. Sculpted large
air intakes in the front help channel air to vital cooling components, while dif-
ferentiated exhaust outlets in the rear lend an unmistakable look and sound
to power. We designed both to enhance emotional and technical response.
LED taillight technology
+ awareness
seamless laser welds
+ fi nish
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unique front fascia
+ confi dence
RS and S model specifi c
Singleframe® grille
+ appeal
distinctive side sills
+ appearance
RS and S model specifi c
exhaust outlets
+ audi (Latin for listen)
sport suspension calibration
+ stance
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AMAZEMENT
The shorthand for Newton’s third law is: For every action, there is an
equal and opposite reaction. In the automotive world, that seems too
ordinary; our reaction is to use materials and technologies in vehicles
like our Audi R8 to challenge convention.
four rings badge
+ truth in engineering®
carbon fi ber-reinforced
polymer (CFRP)
+ ultra® lightweight
technology
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How to say “craft” in
a bold new language.
To help our drivers respond to the forces of the universe, we were driven to use innovative
materials and technologies in a visionary way. When put to the test in our Audi performance
models, they’ve created a new kind of grammar to articulate how power is channeled and
how it performs. By using carbon fi ber and aluminum in our body panels and chassis structures, we craft a more powerful, lighter and more precise driving experience. And in crafting
a bolder path now, we hope to challenge expectations down the road.
ASF® aluminum construction
+ weight reduction and rigidity
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dry sump lubrication
+ lower center of gravity
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magnesium engine compartment
cross-member
+ dynamic torsional rigidity and weight reduction
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Excessive passion. Streamlined.
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Naturally, we sometimes seek to defi ne power. At other times, as when we’re testing an
Audi facing a wind speed of 87 mph, we look to defi ne the drag coeffi cient, which might
not sound as sexy, but is in reality a measure of just how powerful we can be. And when
the test gets up to 186.4 mph, we begin to really understand how aerodynamics aff ects
power. How we cope with drag coeffi cient, downforce, the slipstream, and air management
of vital systems such as engine intake and cooling helps us win the most demanding race
on earth: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But that’s not our only goal. It’s how our passion for
powerful driving dynamics gets streamlined to inspire drivers.
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AERODYNAMICS
All cars have to overcome the pressure and friction of air when in
motion. By designing lines, spoilers and even the undercarriage to
the optimum shape of aerodynamic effi ciency, Audi helps thrust
overcome resistance.
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integrated or adaptive rear
spoilers help manage downforce
negative pressure pressure
rear bumper, diff user and
even the rear taillight shape
help airfl ow release from
under and behind the car
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minimal ground clearance for lower airfl ow under the car, creating low pressure
shallow windshield rake helps avoid
pressure build-up in front
Singleframe® grille
helps optimize airfl ow
front air dam helps
optimize airfl ow
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FRICTION
GRIP
While on the road, friction is a component of the power your car can
distribute. In your car’s cabin, friction—also called grip—can help
the driver stay better connected to the road, engineered through the
design of our sport seats.
The only way we hold you back.
When iconic design needs to take a seat, it better be an Audi sport seat, one where the
driver is in total control. With a wraparound fi t that helps keep you fi rmly in place as
you hit the throttle, it’s a fi nely tailored, stitched leather seat that’s also your secure
command center for performance.
shifts, your entertainment. But most of all, this is a seat that makes you one with power.
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Everything is within easy reach: your instruments, your
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integrated head restraints
+ comfort
+ head support
diamond cross-stitch pattern
+ refi nement in craftsmanship
+ grip
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seat bolsters
+ lateral support
+ comfort
+ positioning
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thigh support
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+ comfort
+ positioning
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POWER
If you are thinking F = ma when you step on the accelerator, you might
be overthinking how power is felt. Overcoming opposing forces produces
acceleration, but one needs to engage the throttle to break through the
physics lesson and emerge into the physical reality of power.
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ACCELERATION
In the end, we believe that true power is what you feel when behind the wheel. So while horsepower
numbers might move you, Audi performance vehicles were engineered to turn raw numbers into something comprehensible and visceral. A track-bred heritage and features like ultra® lightweight technology
and more effi cient engine design help transform every moment you are in the cockpit into an experience
amplifi ed by impressive torque, precise dynamics and the pure thrill of total performance.
like 8,700 rpm and 140 hp per liter, you can quicken a pulse, set a course and feel the fl ow of energy from
your foot to your machine.
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With numbers
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Power density
It’s smart to embrace a little light
thinking. That’s why we design Audi
performance engines to be lean.
The result is high horsepower per
liter—upwards of 130 hp per liter
in the Audi S8 and 140 hp per liter
in the Audi RS 7. But it’s not horsepower alone that defi nes us—we also
take into consideration the concept
of power density. We engineer and
manufacture proven race-bred en-
as 8,700 rpm, as in the Audi R8 V10,
but also remain extremely effi cient
through the use of innovative features like FSI®, TFSI® and cylinder
on demand™ engine effi ciency tech-
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nology.
Horsepower and effi ciency
aside, our TFSI engines also develop
broad torque curves that peak and
plateau just above engine-idling
speeds—this is the immense power
you actually feel.
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gines that not only freely rev as high
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“Even a trained monkey
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HANDLING
Newton tells us that when you push, something pushes back—but
sometimes driving doesn’t work that way. Dry or inclement weather—
that’s when you need quattro® all-wheel drive, for optimal grip and
power when and where they are most needed.
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can win in a quattro®.”
— Walter Röhrl
Long known as the all-wheel-drive standard, quattro® all-wheel drive has also helped us win races all over the
world. Some people, like former Audi Sport® driver Walter Röhrl, say that it makes racing almost too easy. From
the system’s asymmetric torque split that delivers power when and where it’s most needed—up to 85% to the
rear for straightaway acceleration
precise and handling more assured, quattro® helps optimize driving performance.
helps grip the road and turns your drive into a showcase of progress.
constant rotation for
neutral handling
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—to the torque vectoring and sport diff erential that help make cornering more
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Asymmetric torque split
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We think you’ll enjoy how it
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cornering wheel
Sport
diff erential
Asymmetric torque split
Under normal driving conditions,
the center diff erential splits torque
at a ratio of 40:60, front to rear.
As conditions change, ratio biases
from 70:30 to 15:85, front to rear,
are achievable. If extremely low
traction exists at either axle, an
electronic locking feature can shift
up to 100% of available torque to
the wheel with the most traction.
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Torque vectoring
By independently braking the
inside cornering wheels, torque
is then transferred to the outside cornering wheels. This
intelligent application of power,
known as torque vectoring,
helps promote neutral handling
by calculating the driver’s steering input and desired level of
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acceleration.
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Sport diff erential
To help ensure high cornering stability, the sport diff erential uses
torque vectoring, and then adds
to that by mechanically applying
additional torque to the outside
rear cornering wheel. Through an
electrohydraulic multiplate clutch
pack and gear-set, the outside rear
cornering wheel’s speed is increased
by as much as 10%.
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decrease inside rotation
through slight braking
application
2015 Audi S8 drivetrain shown.
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Torque vectoring
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ACCELERATION
ACCELERATION
Vehicles that are lightweight are the easiest to accelerate. Heavier
vehicles require more energy to move and need more force in order to
generate similar acceleration. The Audi performance lineup was creat-
ed to make sizzling performance as powerful and effi cient as possible.
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Ideas that burst through.
The root of engineering is, of course, the engine. It’s the basis of everything
we do. So the engines of our Audi performance models not only deliver
innovative ideas through performance engineering, but also put the driver
at the center of our philosophy.
EXHAUST
INTAKE INTAKE
EXHAUST
FSI®
The FSI direct-injection fuel management and delivery system
directly injects fuel into the combustion chambers at precisely managed times and depths. What that
means for drivers is that a fully
homogenized intake charge helps
increase power while also reducing
fuel consumption and emissions,
making effi ciency more powerful.
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cylinder on demand™
In low-load situations like highway
cruising, the Audi RS 7, S8, S7 and S6
make use of cylinder on demand engine effi ciency technology, which shuts
down cylinders for greater effi ciency.
Four cylinders can be deactivated
when they aren’t needed. And once
full power is required, all cylinders
fi re back to life almost imperceptibly.
TFSI®
At Audi, TFSI represents a combination of two of the brand’s core areas
of expertise—direct injection and
forced induction. By adding forced
induction (turbocharging or supercharging) to direct injection technology, the pressurized intake charge
is
cooled by directly injected fuel,
thus helping achieve effi ciency and
performance
combined with higher
compression ratios—previously only
attainable by naturally aspirated
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engines.
Valve lift and
variable valve timing
It isn’t easy to mix a perfect cocktail,
especially when the only ingredients
are air, fuel and a spark. Sliding
electromagnetic sleeves on the
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camshafts adjust the lift, duration
and timing of the intake and exhaust
valves to help maximize each combustion cycle. The result is increased
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torque and less fuel consumption.
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all models.
you
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TRANSFER OF POWER
Newtons are a unit of measure used to determine the force required
to move an object. As we move up through the gears, we’re work-
ing hardest at the moment of acceleration, then maintaining power
through seamless shifting, optimizing our output of newtons.
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clutches
The boldest drivers always enjoy power without pause. Which is good, because that’s our
thinking behind the transmission off erings in Audi performance vehicles. It’s why power
can be intimately expressed by your hands with the use of steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles or a console-mounted manual shifter.
sions are sure to deliver, guaranteeing that power will be felt in a virtually uninterrupted
expression of progressive performance.
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constantly
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However you engage them, our transmis-
the
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S tronic® transmission
The Audi R8, RS 5, S7, S6, S5, S4,
S3 and TTS models change gears in a
few hundredths of a second with the
S tronic dual-clutch transmission,
delivering automatic convenience
with manual sportiness. The available launch control system heightens acceleration through precisely
managed engine speed and an automated clutch release
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Tiptronic® transmission
In the Audi RS 7, S8 and SQ5, power
is transferred through an eight-speed
Tiptronic® automatic transmission.
With a large spread of gear ratios,
this transmission helps optimize the
engine speed for responsive power
delivery and enhanced effi ciency.
The Dynamic Shift Program (DSP)
helps provide smooth and sporty
gear changes
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Manual transmission
Audi R8, S5 Coupe and S4 models
off er a manual transmission to put
the driver at center stage. Master the
timing, feel and art of the perfect
shift through a six-speed manual
transmission with a precise, short,
clearly defi ned shifter throw. As an
added benefi t, a self-adjusting clutch
moderates the clutch release load for
consistent shifting performance.
Handling the heat in the
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coolest way possible.
Let’s just say that we can take the heat. An extraordinary amount, in
fact, due to the technologies we employ throughout our Audi Sport®
performance line. As a perfect counterbalance in performance driving,
our cast-iron and Audi ceramic braking technologies are far from conven-
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tional.
of heat through cross-drilled ventilation, wave-cut design or the use of
carbon-ceramic composites, our brakes deliver increased resistance to
fade, ultimately helping to increase braking performance.
By reducing the dynamic weight and managing the dissipation
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BRAKING
This law is never more evident than when inertia is interrupted—as
when you brake. Stopping vehicle mass and momentum involves an
enormous amount of force, and the by-product is expressed in heat.
It’s the heat we can handle.
Carbon fi ber-reinforced ceramics can withstand temperatures up to
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sophisticated ventilation and
perforation for optimal cooling
wave-cut design for
a 6.61-lb weight reduction compared
to traditional castiron brake rotors
in contrast to cast-iron brake
discs, carbon ceramic brake
discs are lighter and more
resistant to fading
up to an 8.82-lb
weight reduction for
each front brake rotor
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compared to traditional cast-iron brakes
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LIGHTWEIGHT
A lower mass needs less force to accelerate. That also means it needs
less force to stop, making braking easier. There are many benefi ts of
lightweight design—including more precise cornering and greater en-
gine effi ciency.
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Effi ciency is a natural selection.
As engineers, we don’t add more of something when less will be more eff ective. For inspiration,
we looked to nature, and discovered the fascinating design of bamboo. Lightweight yet strong,
bamboo is a great example of natural effi ciency. Taking our cues from it, our design adds strength
at the conjoined areas (nodes), while the structural burdens in some aluminum extrusions (shafts)
help to lower the overall weight. It allows for both rigidity and fl exibility where each is most needed,
and for effi ciency overall.
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This kind of progressive thinking seems like a natural selection to us.
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You might say that performance itself hangs in the balance.
We feel you never have to balance performance with design—rather, you need
balance designed to optimize performance. Where certain features are placed,
how much they weigh and how they operate in unison all help sharpen agility and
turn the idea of balance into a driver’s dream. In an Audi performance car, where
the engine is located in front, the battery is placed in the rear. Further enhancing
weight distribution, most Audi performance models are equipped with brake
calipers mounted inboard on the brake rotor, helping center the vehicle’s mass
for improved balance. With the Audi R8 Spyder, the front of the car is constructed
of aluminum while the rear fenders and engine cover are partially constructed
of carbon fi ber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). All of this helps balance the vehicle’s
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center of gravity, which in turn helps make handling more dynamic and true.
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ASF® aluminum construction
Flexible yet unyielding, revolutionary
ASF aluminum construction off ers an
innovative approach to weight and
balance, a benefi t you will notice in
the Audi R8, S8 and TTS models’ overall effi ciency,
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enhanced performance
and remarkable handling. These characteristics also result in a superb and
stable energy-dissipating structure in
the event of a collision.
Aluminum hybrid construction
There is a reason cream rises to the
top. At Audi, we don’t take weight
lightly. That’s because we see using
less weight as a way to improve performance—to be more effi cient,
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to
be more in control. We use aluminum
along with steel in order to reduce and
balance the Audi RS 7, S7 and S6 models’ overall weight, which helps improve
handling, keeps our core strong and
enhances overall performance.
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DRIVING DYNAMICS
The third law talks about things that Audi drive select addresses with
a push of a button. Through diff erent modes of driving dynamics and
performance options, Audi drive select helps you meet the equal and
opposite forces of the road on your own terms.
Pit crews at the touch of a button.
We talk a lot about power, performance, technology—the things that make Audi distinctive. Available Audi drive
select adds to that by helping make your own driving experience distinctive, almost like a pit crew that is always at
hand. This is customizable technology for driving that helps you control the characteristics of your drive through
fi nely defi ned precision handling, increasingly taut and precise throttle response or a more relaxed feel in the
cockpit. Choose from Dynamic, Comfort, Auto or Individual modes to confi gure the throttle, transmission, steering
and suspension settings along with the sport diff erential to respond to your desires, or the conditions.
choice. It helps bring out the best of your performance vehicle, of course. But it also helps bring out the best in
you, without needing an entire crew to tune your driving characteristics for the road ahead.
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It’s your
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This is how you feel the power that’s expressed when you are in the driver’s seat.
Through superior handling and balance that help keep the power where it belongs,
Audi suspension systems help you defi ne performance in the boldest terms.
Dynamic mode
More precise steering, more responsive throttle and quicker shifting
focus performance while stiff er
suspension gives this setting an
uncompromising feel.
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Comfort mode
This setting provides a silkier, more
relaxed feel for steering, throttle,
and transmission inputs while
also providing a softer suspension
setting to maximize a more comfortable ride.
Auto mode
Auto mode helps deliver the best
of both worlds by automatically
adjusting to the optimal settings
for a seamless combination of
comfort and handling.
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Individual mode
Take the turn your way. Adjust
the steering, throttle response
and suspension to your style, and
this setting will be yours whenever
you choose it.
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2015 Audi RS 7 with DRC® suspension system.
Sport suspension
By reducing the ride height, Audi sport suspension
calibration helps to truly defi ne the responsive,
quick-to-the-touch handling that sets Audi performance models apart. We’ve designed the springs
and dampers with fi rmer tuning to help optimize
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contact with the road surface, letting you put meaning to the word agility.
Audi adaptive air suspension
Blending dynamic handling with true comfort, Audi
RS 7, S8, S7 and S6 models off er sport-tuned adaptive air suspension that allows for speed-dependent
lowering of the body, resulting in a lower center of
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gravity, which helps signifi cantly improve your directional stability. Speed or driver-selectable control
logic adjusts the air suspension springs at all four
wheels, adjusting the suspension in milliseconds.
Audi magnetic ride
Instead of conventional damper oil, the Audi R8,
TTS and S3, when equipped, have shocks and struts
that are fi lled with a special fl uid, where viscosity
can be controlled by an electromagnetic charge.
Audi magnetic ride suspension helps damping forces
continuously adjust to current driving conditions to
provide the right amount of suspension fi rmness in
a fraction of a second.
DRC® suspension system
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Available in the RS 7, DRC connects the shock absorbers diagonally to the ones on the opposite side of the
car through a central valve which helps provide oil for
additional damping force on compressed shocks. This
is a potent performance system, helping hone both
precision handling and vehicle stability. The damper
settings can be adjusted, according to conditions and
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personal preferences, via the Audi drive select system.
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MOTION
ROTATIONAL MOMENTUM
In the end, Newton’s Laws of Motion deal with balance. Audi engi-
neers work tirelessly to channel inertia into a fully expressed form of
power and control, so the inertia exerted by rotational momentum
fi nds the balance it needs to work properly, in context of the drive.
translatory motion rotational momentum
Intensity behind the wheel.
The stories tell you how and why
Audi Sport® performance represents
the soul of automotive engineering. But they won’t move you the
way our models will. The models
are more than the heart of Audi
performance, they are a necessary
reminder of what it takes to perfect
the art of living a more intense life
behind the wheel.
Models
P/028–029
Here’s a case where knowing the law puts us on a more powerful path. By focusing on optimizing the
rotational momentum in Audi performance models, we make more responsive and effi cient vehicles.
lightweight alloy wheel // reduced
wheel wall thickness for less rotational weight
carbon ceramic rotor1 // reduc-
es rotational weight by up to 8.82 lb
each, compared to traditional rotors
2
Acceleration // The more weight the component has, the more energy it takes to accelerate it (translatory motion) and overcome its
inertia (rotational momentum). Deceleration // The more weight the component has, the more force it takes to overcome its inertia
(rotational momentum) and decelerate its mass (translatory motion).
1 Featur es and technolog ies listed are no t available on all m odels. 2 S ee www.fuel economy.gov for E PA estimates. Your mil eage and emission s data will var y and depend on
several f actors, incl uding your driv ing habits and vehi cle condition.
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