Audi Q7 V12 Diesel Accelerates Like A Fast Tank In Top Speed Run

Yes, the factory had a V12-powered Q7 TDI.

The flagship W12 is not the only 12-cylinder Audi of the modern era. The original Q7 had a huge V12 for many years. The twin-turbo 6.0L diesel engine was hailed as the strongest diesel engine ever fitted in a passenger car. It also used diesel knowledge from the R10 TDI racecar.

The diesel engine was also found in the R8 TDI concept. It produced a formidable 500 horsepower (3,000 kilowatts) as well as a powerful 738 pound-feet (1,200 Newton-meters), of torque. It had 65 horsepower and 74 lb-ft more torque (100 Nm) than its SQ7 TCI. Today we can see the oil-burning luxury barge in acceleration as it reaches its maximum speed.

The Audi Q7 V12TDI, a dinosaur in today’s automobile industry that is obsessed with downsizing and efficiency, is still incredibly capable. The Autobahn test shows that the German luxury marque hits 62 mph (100 km/h), just 5.46 seconds, which is less than the time Audi claimed when it launched this version in 2008. Side note: The range topper was originally intended to be sold in America, but plans were canceled due to concerns about poor sales.

The Audi Q7 V12 TDI had just over 100,000 miles and hit 172 mph (277 km/h) according to the vehicle’s speedometer while driving on an unrestricted section on the Autobahn. Based on data from the GPS-based onboard performance monitor device, the vehicle was actually doing 163 mph (263km/h). This is slightly less than the electronically limited 155 mph (250 km/h). It’s not bad for a vehicle that weighs just over 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs).

Audi promises that the A8 will be its last 12 cylinder engine. The VW Group is slowly eliminating large engines. The Touareg will be the last model to use a V8 . Wolfsburg’s SUV had an older 12-cylinder engine back in the day. This was a gasoline W12 that was shared with the defunct Bentley Continental GT and Phaeton.