Audi RS7-S By ABT Is Your 700-Horsepower Getaway Car
Key Takeaways
- The RS7-S features carbon fiber aerodynamic elements, along with a sleek interior finish.
- ABT boosted the RS7’s power up to 710 horsepower with 663 lb-ft of torque for a thrilling drive.
- ABT partners with Audi to offer warranty-friendly tuning at dealerships, enhancing performance and luxury.
It’s that time of year when ABT reveals a new, ultimate version of the Audi RS7, and as always, these upgrades add a healthy dose of performance and luxury to Audi’s most powerful sedan. Called the RS7-S, it’s a more subdued version of last year’s RS7 Legacy Edition (LE), but still mighty potent in its own right as it boasts up to 710 horsepower. It’s a highway missile, just be careful where you use it.
2024 Audi RS7
- Base MSRP
- $127,800
- Engine
- 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
- Horsepower
- 621 hp
- Fuel Economy
- 14/22 MPG
ABT and Audi go together almost better than peanut butter and jelly, as the two always seem to bring out the best in one another. Officially partnering in 2022, you’re now able to tune and trick out your Audi right at the dealer, and the best part is it’s all still under warranty. It only feels like a matter of time before Volkswagen Group brings the company into the fold, because what could entice customers more than these monsters?
Elegant Visual Upgrades
The aerodynamics package added to the model is made entirely of visible carbon fiber with a gloss black sheen. It consists of a front lip with red RS7-S lettering, front blades, attractive side skirts, and a trunk lid spoiler. It doesn’t feature the intense wing or extra venting of the RS7 LE, so it’s perfect for those wanting to fly under the radar.
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It sits on 22-inch ABT High-Performance sport wheels in gloss black. In the rear, you also receive a revised diffuser that opens up to an ABT stainless steel exhaust system that comes with four matte black tips and electronically controlled adjustable valves so you can pick when to announce your presence. Lastly, the interior is finished with an ABT shift knob cover made of gloss black carbon, floor mats with the RS7-S logo, splash lighting, and refinished seats.
No Joke Performance
Now we get to the fun part. It doesn’t matter if you’re driving a Volkswagen Golf R or Audi RS6 Avant, ABT knows how to add on the power. This time around, it offers two upgrades depending on the year of your RS7. For those with a 2021 to 2023 model, ABT increases the output of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque to 690 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque. If you’re lucky enough to own a 2024 RS7 Performance though, the company is capable of boosting the system from 621 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque to a whopping 710 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque.
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While this may not be as potent as some power upgrades offered in the past, we imagine it will eclipse its 3.3 second 0-60 mph time easily. Other available options come in the form of height-adjustable springs, a coilover system, and anti-roll bars to stiffen things up even further. No pricing has been announced yet, but expect the package to add a significant amount to the RS7’s $127,800 MSRP.
