RS 7 performance AWD
What the RS 7 performance adds over the A7 55 TFSI®
| Spec | A7 55 TFSI® | RS 7 performance |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 337.8 mm | 419.1 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm | 370.8 mm |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.9 cu-ft | 24.6 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4332 lbs | 4916 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4332 lbs | 4916 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 2995 cc | 3996 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 621 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0 TFSI, 6 CYL | 4.0 TFSI, 8 CYL |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Overall height | 56 in | 56.1 in |
| Overall length | 195.6 in | 197.2 in |
| Overall width | 75.1 in | 76.8 in |
| Steering type | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering |
| Front suspension type | Five-link front independent steel spring suspension | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link front independent steel spring suspension | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Tire size | 255/40 R20 | 275/35 R21 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro with ultra technology | Eight-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 21 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 16.5-in front discs/14.6-in rear discs, 21" 10-spoke star design wheels, silver finish with 275/35 summer tires, 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing, 4.0 TFSI®, 8 CYL engine, Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (front), Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (rear), Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive, Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 419.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 370.8 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 56.1 in |
| Overall length | 197.2 in |
| Overall width | 76.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3996 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 4.0 TFSI, 8 CYL |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 621 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.9 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/35 R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | Eight-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4916 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4916 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety4 std · 0 opt
- 16.5-in front discs/14.6-in rear discs
- Electro-mechanical parking brake
- Standard Electronic Stability Control
- Standard, all four wheels, with electronic brake force distribution
Exterior1 std · 3 opt
- 21" 10-spoke star design wheels, silver finish with 275/35 summer tires
- 22" 5-Y-spoke design wheels, bi-color black finish with 285/30 summer tires optional
- 22" 5-Y-spoke design wheels, matte black finish with 285/30 summer tires optional
- 22" 5-Y-spoke design wheels, matte gray finish with 285/30 summer tires optional
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- quattro® all-wheel drive
- 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing
- 4.0 TFSI®, 8 CYL engine
- Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (front)
- Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (rear)
- Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 A7. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RS 7 performance
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Audi A7 RS 7 performance add over the A7 55 TFSI®?
Against the A7 55 TFSI®, 8 features become standard that the A7 55 TFSI® does not and 26 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.