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EnI · 09-11-2006, 06:07 AM

Audi is proud to present a world first – the first twelve-cylinder diesel engine in a series passenger car. This six-litre V12 makes its debut in the Audi Q7. It produces a colossal 500 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque. With this engine Audi has opened a new chapter in diesel history.

The V12 TDI is reminiscent of the engine featured in the new R10 Le Mans racing car – it catapults the driving performance of the Audi Q7 into the echelons of top-class sports cars. The car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, and has an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h. Maximum torque is available from just 1,750 rpm. The high-tech diesel engine, with the world’s first 2,000 bar Bosch Common Rail system, provides the high-performance Audi SUV with superior power reserves in any situation. The impressive sound of the new Audi is provided by the ultra-modern piezo-injection system. The V12 TDI transmits this power through a new six-speed tiptronic gearbox to the quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.

Although the V12 TDI belongs to the Audi V-engine family, this model features a special cylinder angle of 60° – perfect for this engine type. Apart from the light and highly durable crankcase, a further highlight is the new chain drive assembly. This includes the two newly developed high-pressure pumps in the common rail injection system.

Up to 2,000 bar of pressure is kept within the twelve piezo injectors – a further technological breakthrough. Both performance and efficiency are optimised by this high injection pressure, and the running smoothness also remains excellent. Exhaust emissions are also low. The twin-turbo V12 TDI conforms to the Euro 5 emissions class which should come into force in 2010. Fuel consumption is only 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres. With the high-tech twelve-cylinder engine using TDI technology, the diesel pioneers at Audi have opened new horizons in motoring.

500PS, 1000Nm between 1,750 - 3000 rpm, 0-100km/h in 5.5s

See complete Audi press announcement at WCF

PanterroR · 09-11-2006, 06:21 AM

SSSSSSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKK KKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a monster!

Mr. M · 09-11-2006, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yannis

Audi Q7: Another confirmation of the V12 6.0 TDI engine

For all of you out there who have to read it twice, we found another confirmation that the Audi Q7 is getting the V12 TDI engine from the Audi R10 race car.

This engine will make the Audi Q7 the second most powerful car in the world, just behind the Bugatti Veyron!

The article is also revealing some more facts.
- The fuel-injection system is working with a pressure of 2000 (!) bar and is completely new developed
- Average fuel consumption is estimated with 11.9 liters diesel (compared to 16 liters of a Porsche Cayenne V8)
- Extremely clean engine, fulfilling the pollution requirements of the Euro5 standard

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That's just fantastic. Can't wait for this.

Centurion · 09-11-2006, 06:39 AM

Damn so it is actually happen, so will this be the Q7 RS?

Just_me · 09-11-2006, 07:38 AM

2008? why not 2007?

Yannis · 09-11-2006, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

Damn so it is actually happen, so will this be the Q7 RS?

No it's not S or RS , it's something like the A8 W12 which although powerful is not as sporty as an S or RS model.

Fourtitude article about the Q7 V12 TDI:

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_2535.shtml

Zonda · 09-11-2006, 07:41 AM

Whoa!!

Looks of the hook!

Merc1 · 09-11-2006, 07:44 AM

Good Lord Almighty! They beat Mercedes to market with a V12 Diesel and they've even spruced up the Q7's looks!

Next up I'm sure is an A8 with this same engine. Wouldn't it be something if they can get this to fit into the R8?

M

PanterroR · 09-11-2006, 08:00 AM

I appologize to all mods/admin/members, but

smiley is only what i have to say on this!

klier · 09-11-2006, 08:00 AM

The car itself is still very ugly, the front is looking a whole lot better and the engine is the biggest candy

Edit;

After seeing more, I think it's quite beautiful actually. Not like a normal Q7 at all.

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