| Under the hood the new Audi Q7 4.2 TDI has one of | | | | 760 Nm of torque to the crankshaft, a figure that |
| the most powerful V8 diesel engines that the luxury | | | | remains constant between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm. The |
| unit of Volkswagen maker of VW Corrado parts has | | | | driver will also be able to enjoy great power reserves |
| ever built. The eight-cylinder unit which is already | | | | at any engine speed. At 3,750 rpm the V8 can |
| equipped in the A8 luxury saloon records a | | | | produce an output of 240 kW or 326 bhp. |
| displacement of 4.2 liters and produces 240 kW or | | | | The Driveline… |
| 326 bhp and 760 Nm of torque. This provides the Audi | | | | The power for the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is transported |
| Q7 4.2 TDI with the performance that is likened to that | | | | through the six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. |
| of a sports car. It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 | | | | The DSP or the Dynamic Shift Program takes control |
| seconds and reaches a top speed of 236 km/h which | | | | of the gear shifts and adapts itself to the driver’s |
| are new records. | | | | style of driving as well as to the condition of the road. |
| The new Audi Q7 4.2TDI delivers its power through | | | | There is a special sports program that supports a |
| the six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission to a | | | | specific dynamic driving style but still enables the driver |
| sporty tuned Quattro driveline that divides the | | | | to intervene in the procedure in two ways: via the shift |
| propulsive force in the ratio of 40:60 between the front | | | | gate for the selector lever or via the optional paddles |
| and rear wheels under normal driving conditions. The | | | | on the steering wheel. The tiptronic was made for high |
| adaptive air suspension of the Audi is standard on top | | | | torque and therefore does not need to be supported |
| diesel model. It also resolves the classic conflict of | | | | to interact with the V8 diesel engine. |
| interests by combining dynamic handling with riding | | | | Suspension with Sporty Performance… |
| comfort similar to the feel of a luxury class vehicle. | | | | The suspension of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI completes the |
| The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI, the concentrated power of the | | | | dynamic personality of the vehicle. It is equally capable |
| great eight-cylinder diesel unit provides it with the | | | | on various road conditions driving safety and comfort |
| versatility of true sport car. Starting from the time that | | | | plus handling characteristics set the standards. |
| the Q7 was introduced it has already set new | | | | The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI has an adaptive air suspension |
| standards in the SUV segment. In addition the comfort | | | | which allows the driver to choose from any of three |
| and convenience equipped in the Q7 4.2 TDI makes it | | | | settings ranging from dynamic, comfort and automatic, |
| a leader in its class. | | | | to sporty and firm up to extremely comfortable. The |
| The leather design package provides the interior with a | | | | basic suspension layout of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI stands |
| feel of luxury. The electrically operated tailgate allows | | | | out because of its high level of style. The four wheels |
| for easy loading. The Audi Q7 also possess a new | | | | are independently mounted on double wishbones with |
| technical features which is the optional Audi lane assist | | | | most of the axle components made of aluminum. |
| system which warns the driver through slight vibrations | | | | The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is equipped with sporty 18-inch |
| in the steering wheel specially when it detects that the | | | | alloy wheels with size 255/55 tires. The four brake |
| driver is crossing the wrong lane. | | | | discs are internally ventilated and have a size of 350 |
| The engine with its tremendous power… | | | | mm in diameter at the front and 358 mm at the rear. |
| Just like any type of engines in the Audi Q7 range, the | | | | Six pistons in the front brake calipers apply brake |
| eight-cylinder diesel power pack belongs to the | | | | pressure to each of the discs---a concept derived |
| V-engine family. The 4.2 liter TDI delivers an impressive | | | | from the world of sports car. |