Audi India Is All Set To Launch A Performance Edition Model In October

By Ajinkya

Audi plans on launching its RS7 Performance Edition in India, sometime during October 2016. The all-new sportscar was first showcased in India during the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi. The RS7 Performance Edition will be a faster and sportier edition of the Audi RS7 Sportback model.

Audi India To Launch RS7 Performance Edition Soon

Under the hood of the Audi RS7 Performance Edition will be a 4.0-litre, V8 petrol engine. This engine produces 596.72bhp, along with 750Nm of peak torque, owing to an overboost function. Audi officials claim that RS7 Performance Edition delivers a fuel efficiency of 12.37 km/l.

Audi India To Launch RS7 Performance Edition Soon

The RS7 Performance Edition has an electronically restricted top speed of 250km/h. The sportscar can sprint from 0-100km/h in a matter of 3.7 seconds. Audi explains that the RS7 Performance Edition is 0.2 seconds faster when compared to the standard model.

Audi India To Launch RS7 Performance Edition Soon

There are not many changes from Audi's standard to RS7 Performance Edition model. An updated MMI system will be introduced, along with a Drive Select toggle switch on the steering wheel. The bodykit looks more aggressive and aerodynamic compared to standard RS7 model.

Audi India To Launch RS7 Performance Edition Soon

The RS7 Performance Edition will be imported into India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). Audi India is most likely to price the RS7 Performance Edition at approximately Rs 1.7 crore ex-showroom. Stay tuned for more updates from Audi and its future product launches.

Article Published On: Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 13:39 [IST]
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