| As you expect the Audi A7 is a 4 seater, but you | | | | automatic transmission. The A7 could make its debut |
| buy the car for its sporty looks rather than space. | | | | at the New York International Auto Show from |
| "The segment for four-door coupes is growing, most | | | | March 21 - 30, 2008. |
| significantly in North America. It is not something that | | | | Also two new Audi models are planned further down |
| can be ignored," said a senior Audi source. Audi | | | | the pipeline, the RS7 and the S7. These are both |
| expects to sell around 40,000 a year once sales are | | | | powered by the 5.2 litre v10 engines. These can |
| in full swing. The A7 is expected to rival the | | | | reach up 600hp in the RS7. These models are |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS | | | | expected to cost around £35,000 to |
| New features of the Audi A7 is that it will use air | | | | £50,000. |
| springs for a better quality ride, a new 6 cylinder | | | | The most recent Audi model is the R8, which was |
| power plants. Normal models will run a 2.8 litre | | | | released in 2007 and is a great Audi leasing hit. The |
| direct-injection FSI V6. Also buyers can choose | | | | Audi R8 is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo. Many |
| between a diesel option (2.7L V6 TDI), and either | | | | say it is the best sports car ever made, beating the |
| single or twin turbocharged versions of the 3.0 litre | | | | Porsche 911 and was voted 'Fastest Car in the world' |
| V6 TDI. The interior is also expected to be | | | | in 2008 and is very popular for Audi contract hire. |
| higher-quality than previous models. The A7 is | | | | The car can reach 0-60m in 4.0secs. The R8 is hard |
| exclusively for a 4-seater but A6 and A8 may offer | | | | to fault, providing excellent performance and brilliant |
| more practicality. | | | | handling and refinement. The only problem with the |
| There all also a great variety of gearboxes, three | | | | R8 is the R-Tronic semi-automatic system is |
| transmissions are too be offered, with a six-speed | | | | expensive and is jerky at low speeds. |
| manual and a choice of seven-speed dual-clutch or | | | | |