05 Mar 08
This 500bhp/758lb ft 6.0-litre engine is also going in the R8 V12 TDI, but its most obvious home is in the Q7.
This huge SUV is now set to be one of the quickest - 155mph and 0-60mph in 55 seconds - even if its fuel economy (20mpg) is hardly eco-friendly.
The Q7 V12 TDI also gets sported-up adaptive air suspension, electronically-controlled shock absorbers, carbon-ceramic brake discs, body kit and the option of 21-inch wheels; its interior has the expected full leather upholstery, sports seats and LED ambient lighting.
Prices will start from around - wait for it - £100,000.
Audi is highlighting this new model with a concept called Q7 Coastline, inspired by luxury yachts. This road-going gin palace is finished in pearlescent white paint with dark high-gloss grey grille and side air intakes, and its white-highlighted interior has velvet/leather seats, roof lining and trim, wool carpets, walnut trim and a dark smoked oak luggage-bay floor.
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