Audi had to reduce the torque from the V12’s powerful engine in order to protect the transmission.
AutoTopNL recently uploaded a YouTube video that shows the Audi Q7 V12 TCI, one of Audi’s most iconic diesel creations, taking on the German Autobahn. This SUV top speed run shows peak Audi Diesel in the days when TDI engines could be used as an efficient gasoline alternative. The Audi Q7 V12 TDI SUV is a powerful SUV that offers impressive performance and subdued appearances, making it the ideal diesel-powered sleeper.
The Audi Q7 V12 TDI, a performance SUV, was the first to be introduced in 2009 and has been hailed as the best Audi TDI product. The V12 TDI is a performance SUV that was designed to outperform smaller inline-4 diesel engines in other VW products. Audi Q7 V12 TDI’s 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 motor produces 500 horsepower (372 Kilowatts), but is limited to 738 lbft (1,099 Newton Meters) of torque. Audi had to limit torque from the TDI V12 as it was already exceeding the limits of the ZF HP32 6-speed manual transmission’s capabilities. 155mph. The Audi Q7 V12 TDI is capable of exceeding 176mph with the top speed limiter removed. This speed can be easily achieved on Autobahn as AutoTopNL’s video. Audi engineers spent a lot of time tuning the suspension system and braking system at the Nurburgring during the development of the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. Audi claims a lap time of 8 minutes, 50 seconds around the Nurburgring.
The Audi Q7 V12 TDI uses carbon-ceramic brakes to stop the massive SUV. This helps keep it under control in performance driving conditions. The Audi Q7 V12 TDI’s MPG ratings are 25 highway and 16 in the city. However, it isn’t going to offer much fuel savings over modern gasoline-powered options. But, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI was a perfect combination of performance and fuel efficiency when it launched in 2009.