Technical data

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Assistance systems, technology, Audi Extended Warranty

Suspensions/brakes

Audi drive select

changes vehicle characteristics by adapting power

steering assistance, accelerator and gearshift

characteristics, the RS adaptive air suspension, as well

as exhaust flap control; modes available: comfort,

auto, dynamic and individual. The system also influences

other optional equipment.

Electromechanical power steering

maintenance-free rack & pinion steering with speed-

dependent power assistance; precise steering feel at

high speeds, excellent assistance when parking; active

countersteering provides steering assistance to the

driver for enhanced vehicle stability

Dynamic steering

When changing lanes, parking and cornering, this

system improves comfort and handling by dynamically

regulating steering according to the driving situation.

In addition to adaptation of the steering effort (as with

the electromechanical power steering), the steering

angle is also adapted (steering ratio). The system is also

supported further by vehicle stabilisation through ESC.

RS adaptive air suspension

electronically controlled air suspension with infinitely

variable adaptive damping system on all 4 wheels, with

RS 7-specific tuning, automatically controls vehicle

level and damping; 4 modes (auto, comfort, dynamic,

lift) can be selected via MMI; including ride height

control

RS sport suspension plus with

Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)

adjustable in 3 stages; single-tube gas-filled shock

absorbers with variable damping characteristics and coil

springs; control range of Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)

can be selected in 3 stages via Audi drive select:

comfort, auto, dynamic

RS brake system

19-inch diagonally-split high-performance brake

system, Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic

Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stabilisation

Control (ESC) with brake assist; aluminium tandem

brake booster, wave brake discs ventilated at front and

rear, perforated and with floating mounting

Brake callipers

painted high-gloss black, front callipers feature

RS emblem; optionally painted high-gloss red*

Ceramic brake

20-inch high-performance brake system with

carbon-fibre reinforced ceramic brake discs front and

rear, specially developed cooling channels for the

ventilated and perforated brake discs; brake callipers

painted in high-gloss anthracite, with “Audi ceramic

logo” at the front. Please consult your Audi partner or

national Audi website to find out more about the

special features of the ceramic brake.

Electromechanical parking brake

includes parking brake function when stationary,

drive-off assistance function through automatic release

when driving away and emergency braking function

whilst driving by means of action on all 4 wheels

The model-specific standard and optional equipment can be found in the index from page 58 onwards.

Hold assist

holds the vehicle stationary for unlimited periods after

stopping on normal uphill and downhill gradients. The

system is activated by push-button and allows the driver

to pull away smoothly.

Parking system plus

acoustic and visual parking system for the front and

rear shown on the MMI display; measurement is by

ultrasonic sensors concealed in the bumpers

Park assist with display of surroundings

searches for suitable parking spaces along the road by

means of ultrasonic sensors, calculates the ideal parking

path for perpendicular parking spaces, and for parallel

parking spaces the ideal path for parking and leaving;

completes the steering manoeuvre almost automatically.

Parking is now even possible in smaller parking spaces

and curve areas; parking in several moves is supported.

Steering is done by the vehicle, while the driver only

needs to accelerate and apply the brakes. The display of

surroundings tracks obstacles at the side of the vehicle

and alerts the driver to them, depending on the steering

angle, thereby helping to manoeuvre into and out of

parking spaces with ease.

Rearview camera

image of area behind the vehicle shown on the MMI

display, with dynamic display elements showing the

calculated path (depending on steering angle) including

auxiliary lines and guidelines and identification of the

point at which to apply opposite lock when parallel

parking, rearview camera integrated discreetly in the

handle strip of the luggage compartment lid

Front and rearview cameras

image of area in front of and behind the vehicle shown

on the MMI display, with dynamic display elements

showing the calculated path (depending on steering

angle) including auxiliary lines and guidelines and

identification of the point at which to apply opposite

lock when parallel parking; reversing camera integrated

discreetly in the handle strip of the luggage compartment

lid; additional display modes for front to the left/right

side and rear to the left/right side for safe driving out of

tight parking slots, yard entrances or in multi-storey

car parks

Night vision assistant with highlighting

of detected pedestrians

with integrated thermal imaging camera; when driving

at night, this system extends the driver’s range of

visibility beyond the light provided by the dipped beam;

records thermal images; an image processing algorithm

then evaluates the camera’s data and highlights any

persons it has detected in yellow in the driver information

system’s colour display; the highlighting changes to

red and a warning tone is emitted if the system, by

analysing the movement and position of the person it

has detected, considers that there is a possible risk. In

combination with one of the following light systems,

the person will additionally be illuminated by a headlight

3 times in quick succession (marking light): xenon

plus in conjunction with high-beam assist, adaptive

light including variable headlight range control or LED

headlights. Additional warning symbol in the head-up

display (optionally available); image quality is affected in

poor ambient conditions.

Head-up display

projects as required information relevant to the driver

from the assistance systems, the navigation or the

RS menu in the driver information system as well as

warning symbols onto the windscreen in the driver’s

direct field of vision; height adjustable; provides a

multicoloured display with good contrast and minimal

distraction from the road

Cruise control

at speeds from around 30 km/h up to 250 km/h, the

system keeps the set speed constant, provided that

engine power and engine braking effect permit it;

operated via separate steering column stalk, set speed

displayed in driver information system

Camera-based speed limit display

camera-based recognition and display of speed limits,

including temporary speed limit displays (e.g. above

motorways). Additionally, working within system limits,

there is an evaluation of the particular situation in wet

conditions, with speed limits displayed depending on

the time of day, in roadworks and when using a trailer.

If a sign has not been recognised by the camera, thanks

to Audi connect the speed limit taken from the navigation

data (where available) can be displayed. Additional

display in the head-up display (can be ordered as an

option)

Audi Extended Warranty

can only be ordered directly and on purchase of a new

car; is a consistent continuation of the manufacturer’s

guarantee so that you are protected against risk and can

control servicing costs beyond the first 2 years. There is

a total of 9 lifetime/total mileage combinations to

choose from:

Additional 1 year Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 30,000 km

Additional 1 year Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 60,000 km

Additional 1 year Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 90,000 km

Additional 2 years Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 40,000 km

Additional 2 years Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 80,000 km

Additional 2 years Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 120,000 km

Additional 3 years Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 50,000 km

Additional 3 years Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 100,000 km

Additional 3 years Audi Extended Warranty,

maximum total mileage 150,000 km

Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC)

with sport mode, can be deactivated in 2 stages;

networks the ABS, EBD, ASR and EDL with its own

sensors and compares the driving data with reference

data; provides better stability through targeted

braking of individual wheels and intervention in the

engine management system

tiptronic

8-speed automatic transmission with Dynamic Shift

Program (DSP) and sport program; option of manual

control via shift paddles on the leather-covered

multifunction sport steering wheel or by nudging the

selector lever

quattro®

permanent all-wheel drive with asymmetric/dynamic

torque distribution, self-locking centre differential and

wheel-selective torque distribution; distributes the

drive forces depending on the driving situation to each

individual wheel for precisely controlled handling

quattro® with sport differential

The electronically controlled sport differential distributes

variable amounts of drive force to each rear wheel

and ensures outstanding acceleration performance in

corners and stabilises the vehicle’s response to load

change. It also improves direct steering characteristics

and provides more agile handling due to the lower

steering effort required.

Electronic regulation of the top speed at 280 km/h

Recuperation

Increasing the generator voltage converts kinetic energy

into usable electric power when the vehicle is coasting

or braking. This recuperated (brake) energy is then used

to assist the generator during subsequent acceleration,

saving up to 3% fuel.

Start-stop system

helps to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by

switching off the engine in stationary phases, e.g. at

traffic lights. The start process is initiated as soon as the

foot brake is released when moving off again. Can be

deactivated via a button at any time.

Safety steering column

supplements the protection offered by the seat belts

and airbags

Battery energy management

controls the supply of electric power to the vehicle

whilst driving and when parked

Seat belts

3-point inertia reel seat belts; reversible seat belt

tensioners, adaptive belt force limiters and belt height

adjustment/belt buckle status query at front; seat

belt reminder for driver and front-passenger seats with

acoustic and visual warning signal

Audi exclusive seat belts

individual choice of colour for seat belt from the

Audi exclusive colour range

Warning triangle

with bracket on the inside of the luggage compartment

lid

First-aid kit

in the right-hand side trim of the luggage compartment;

for RS sport seats including fold-out centre armrest

and for rear seat system with 2 seats, in storage

compartment in rear centre armrest

Fuel tank

with an increased tank volume of 75 l

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and

hydraulic brake assist

Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)

for good traction and lateral stability, reduces spinning

of the drive wheels

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)

On surfaces with varying levels of grip, this start-off

assistant automatically brakes the drive wheels on

surfaces that are too slippery, thereby ensuring smooth,

powerful progress.

Technology/safety

Body, galvanised

lightweight aluminium hybrid construction; fully-

galvanised in areas at risk from corrosion, unitary

construction, welded to the floor pan, front and rear

areas feature defined crumple zones. (12 year

guarantee against rust perforation)

Side impact protection

front and rear aluminium impact protection bars

integrated into the doors

Airbags

full-size airbags for driver and front passenger; in

conjunction with ISOFIX child seat mounting for the

front-passenger seat including deactivation switch

for front-passenger airbag

Side airbags, front and head airbag system

front side airbags integrated into the seat backrests;

with additional head airbag system: unfolds over the

entire length of the side windows to protect front and

rear passengers in the event of a side impact

Side airbags, rear

to supplement the side airbags, front and head airbag

system

Child-proof lock

electric child-proof lock on the rear doors, operated

via the child-proof lock buttons in the driver’s door

armrest; additional electric child-proof lock for the

rear windows

Integrated head restraint system

In the case of a rear-end collision, the shape of the

front seat better restrains the upper body and provides

more support for the head than conventional systems.

This increases the level of protection and reduces the

risk of a whiplash injury.

Instrument cluster

with black dials, red needles and white scales, RS 7 logo

in the rev counter; automatic ready-check; with adjustable

lighting, electronic speedometer with odometer and

trip odometer, rev counter, clock, coolant temperature

display and fuel gauge

* For information on when this feature will be available, please contact your Audi partner.