Audi Q7 V12 TDi - 500hp,1000Nm, $440.000 in Norway

[martin100]

OMG thats insane :shock: Never even thought Audi would release such a monster in the near future! 500bhp in a diesel should be truly powerful aswell as the 1000nm of torque... Audi really starts to become my favourite car maker

[Bernardo]

SUV's arent really for racetracks, so who really cares about how fast it can go around corners.., if you want a car that can do that buy a coupe or some sports car..almost everyone that has a SUV have another car in the garage or really dont care about corners and speed at all..

If i had to choose between those SUV's mentioned before i would look after the looks and 0-60 times.

[Mattk]

at least your friends will thank you, instead of them being flung around the cabin like they would be if they were sitting in the rear seat of the uncomfortable Q7

Is the use of seatbelts not standard practice in Switzerland?

The Q7 is not designed for cornering. In fact, like Bernardo said, it is really not designed to be a sports car. It is a very powerful, fast people-mover which people buy to haul stuff/people around with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

[JoeHahn]

Originally Posted by Mattk at least your friends will thank you, instead of them being flung around the cabin like they would be if they were sitting in the rear seat of the uncomfortable Q7 Is the use of seatbelts not standard practice in Switzerland? The Q7 is not designed for cornering. In fact, like Bernardo said, it is really not designed to be a sports car. It is a very powerful, fast people-mover which people buy to haul stuff/people around with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

Thats right. If you want a SUV for going around corners fast you need your head checked first. These things are all a gimic - like most heavy mercs/audis/anything, they have a powerful engine but still struggle at corners and its natural to do so. This isnt limited to SUVs either, a S8 - S65 or a 7 series will all handle to the best of their ability, that doesnt mean they will outshine a Boxster or a 350Z though.

You wont get an involving drive whether its with an X5, ML or Q7. A competent drive? sure. Just dont expect sportscar-like handling.

[Schwalbe]

I don't understand people who see powerful SUV like this Q7 V12 on racetracks, think more of kind of purpose like an Autobahn cruiser or for towing a trailers & boats.

[Skaala]

Originally Posted by Schwalbe I don't understand people who see powerful SUV like this Q7 V12 on racetracks, think more of kind of purpose like an Autobahn cruiser or for towing a trailers & boats.

you're right. Good handeling is not a term that should be used overall, but it is to be used in it's class and size. So for a SUV, the Q7's got quite good handeling compared to the rest. For a sports car, not so good.

[Global Douchebag]

Originally Posted by Schwalbe I don't understand people who see powerful SUV like this Q7 V12 on racetracks, think more of kind of purpose like an Autobahn cruiser or for towing a trailers & boats.

Yeah and at 5,000LBs + with 500HP its will mainly be seen driving too and from the gas station!! This thing will probably get like 7 miles to the gallon!

[Skaala]

crap... the norwegian price for the V12 TDi was estimated by audi dealers today. It will have a base price of $440.000

[gucom]

hooooooly shit thats alot!!!

[Skaala]

Originally Posted by gucom hooooooly shit thats alot!!!

yep, because the tax system for cars in norway are based on weight, displacement, and hp. 2400kg+6.0l+500hp=440.000 dollars :cry:

[gucom]

darn, i always thought dutch cars were ridiculously expensive because of our taxes... but even here, you get a 599 Fiorano for a little under 300k (euros, not dollars)

[Skaala]

Engine pics from Paris

[StanAE86]

Damn....! I wish I could afford that damn thing. Power and torque to kill.

[Skaala]