Took Audi RS7 Out for a Spin

TokyoCarGuy · 08-08-2016, 09:29 PM

Here is my little write-up:

http://www.motorflair.com/2016/08/au...y-of-four.html

To Summarize, I was disappointed. The car looks great, has awesome interior and impressive built quality all around. Engine is a beast, but the chassis is simply not good. It rolls all over the place, you sit way too high, it just doesn't feel like a Sport Coupe. BMW M6GC or CLS AMG are a lot more fun, but if you need that hatchback, this car will do its job as a uber fast people carrier.

Some pics:

TRZ06 · 08-09-2016, 03:29 PM

IMO , the only truly great RS car Audi has in the last 5 years is the TTRS.

The TTRS and R8 are the only two cars by Audi that excites the performance car guy in me.

The rest of the RS line-up is just fluff, straight line only, not well rounded

ShocknAwe · 08-09-2016, 03:53 PM

I love how the Audi 7 looks, but it's truly massive. You just can't get around the fact that it FEELS like you're driving a huge car. Seating position just makes it worse.

Draper · 08-09-2016, 05:26 PM

Nice write up and pics, though I have to say the RS7 is one of the most hideous cars I have ever laid eyes upon. It's simply overwhelmingly boring and unimaginative...especially considering what it costs.

I do like the color though.

TokyoCarGuy · 08-10-2016, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

IMO , the only truly great RS car Audi has in the last 5 years is the TTRS.

The TTRS and R8 are the only two cars by Audi that excites the performance car guy in me.

The rest of the RS line-up is just fluff, straight line only, not well rounded

Interesting, I haven't even thought about the TTRS, I actually do like their RS4 and RS5, and as I mentioned in the article the original S5. Granted I haven't driven any of them so I can't really say much, so I can only hope that they are more involving than the RS7. The 4.2 V8 in the RS4 and RS5 is trully epic IMO...

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I love how the Audi 7 looks, but it's truly massive. You just can't get around the fact that it FEELS like you're driving a huge car. Seating position just makes it worse.

These are my thoughts exactly... There is no excuse for such awful driving experience. I mean Panamera, CLS, and M6GC are so much more fun and involving!

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Originally Posted by Draper

Nice write up and pics, though I have to say the RS7 is one of the most hideous cars I have ever laid eyes upon. It's simply overwhelmingly boring and unimaginative...especially considering what it costs.

I do like the color though.

Well, it looks alright, especially i like the proportions... but yeah, for the price, you would expect something that has more of a sports car feel.

GeorgeA · 08-12-2016, 07:42 PM

Hm interesting. I found this car very entertaining to drive. The motor is a powerhouse.

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