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S7: High Performance Hybrid Technology

Sportiness and high performance have reached Audi's A7 line. The new generation of the Audi S7 Sportback enters the scene loaded with important news and advances compared to its predecessor. In addition to benefiting from all the technological innovations presented at the time by the new A7 Sportback, we now have an inevitable bet on electrification.
Following the trail of the new Audi S6 2020, the new S7 Sportback does the same and is also propelled by an electrified mechanics with a semi-hybrid system of 48 volts. A technology that is critical to maintaining high performance along with contained fuel consumption. Both models share the mechanical part, although their numbers vary slightly. Aesthetically the new Audi S7 Sportback is quickly recognizable and differs notably from the other versions that can be found on the A7 line. Audi's new design philosophy adds the characteristic features of the Ingosltadt brand S models. The Singleframe grille features aluminum foils with matte structure. The air intakes have been enlarged and the hive-shaped screen is finished in titanium black.
Taking a look at the rear of the S7 Sportback, in addition to a new diffuser comes a sport exhaust system with four outputs seamlessly integrated. All this is tempered with different elements finished in aluminum and dark chrome. The rearview mirror housings are a clear example of these differentiating details.
In relation to the interior of the Audi S7 Sportback 2020, there is an atmosphere where one can breathe sportiness and elegance. The details in black tone are very present. It also features complete standard equipment featuring MMI Navigation Plus and the Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster. Sports seats and four zone automatic climate control are another key. Also not to be overlooked is the sports suspension with damping adjustment, the possibility of configuring ceramic brakes and the Audi Drive Select dynamic driving system that allows you to choose between the following profiles: Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual.
As for the mechanical part, under the hood of the new Audi S7 Sportback is a diesel engine 3.0 TDI V6 that develops a power of 300 hp and 700 Nm of maximum torque. It is coupled to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system. Thanks to the main electric system of 48 volts the maximum power that the vehicle can reach is 350 hp.
One of the keys to the mechanical part of the Audi S7 Sportback is that the 48-volt electric system is combined with an electrically driven (EPC) compressor. This compressor offers a high performance from the moment of start up, and is also responsible for the boost function when accelerating. The EPC is fundamental for the new S7 Sportback to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km / h (electronically limited).
The 48-volt MHEV system is key to improving the efficiency of the 3.0 TDI V6 engine. The system consists of an electric motor (BAS) connected to the crankshaft and which acts as alternator and starting motor. For its part, the lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 10 Ah and is housed on the floor of the trunk. The system is capable of recovering up to 8 kW during braking. The MHEV technology allows the Start & Stop system to start operating at a speed of 22 km / h. Driving in idle mode with the combustion engine deactivated for up to 40 seconds allows the Audi S7 Sportback to achieve fuel economy of up to 0.4 liters per 100 km, complying with the Euro 6d standard. According to the WLTP cycle the average consumption is 12.7 km / l and CO2 emissions are 206 g / km. The commercialization of the new Audi S7 Sportback will begin in Europe from next month of May. Shortly afterwards deliveries will begin. Once your release date approaches Audi will provide the rest of the details about your new sportscar, like all equipment up to the sale price. Autonews