2006 Paris Motor Show: Audi Introduces The Worlds Most Powerful Diesel Passenger Vehicle — The V12 TDI Audi Q7
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INGOLSTADT, Germany - Audi is proud to present a world first – the first twelve-cylinder diesel engine in a series passenger car. This six-liter V12 makes its debut in the Audi Q7. It produces a colossal 500 hp and 738 ft.-lbs. of torque. With this engine Audi has opened a new chapter in diesel history.
The V12 TDI is reminiscent of the engine featured in the new R10 Le Mans racing car – it catapults the driving performance of the Audi Q7 into the echelons of top-class sports cars. The car sprints from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.5 seconds, and has an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph. Maximum torque is available from just 1,750 rpm. The high-tech diesel engine, with the world’s first 29,000 psi Bosch Common Rail system, provides the high-performance Audi SUV with superior power reserves in any situation. The impressive sound of the new Audi is provided by the ultra-modern piezo-injection system. The V12 TDI transmits this power through a new six-speed tiptronic gearbox to the quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.
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Although the V12 TDI belongs to the Audi V-engine family, this model features a special cylinder angle of 60° – perfect for this engine type. Apart from the light and highly durable crankcase, a further highlight is the new chain drive assembly. This includes the two newly developed high-pressure pumps in the common rail injection system.
Up to 29,000 psi of pressure is kept within the twelve piezo injectors – a further technological breakthrough. Both performance and efficiency are optimised by this high injection pressure, and the running smoothness also remains excellent. Exhaust emissions are also low. The twin-turbo V12 TDI conforms to the Euro 5 emissions class which should come into force in 2010. Fuel consumption is nearly 20 mpg. With the high-tech twelve-cylinder engine using TDI technology, the diesel pioneers at Audi have opened new horizons in motoring.








F'ing awesome. Diesel is the new black, and I hope
Tropical Storm Chris | September 12, 2006F’ing awesome. Diesel is the new black, and I hope to see more examples of this in the future. If I had the dough, I’d grab this as a 5 or 6 cylinder in a smaller chassis to haul around gear and bikes.
That's awesome. Now, if the Q7 looked better...
Baron | September 12, 2006That’s awesome. Now, if the Q7 looked better…
Oh my. I want. NOW.
Nick SALVATORE | September 12, 2006Oh my. I want. NOW.
This is at the moment my favorite SUV out there
DPC car videos | September 12, 2006This is at the moment my favorite SUV out there Audi really stepped it up with the diesel engine.
This is s diesel vehicle that would really stood out
Terry | September 26, 2006This is s diesel vehicle that would really stood out among the rest, specially in the North America where diesel cars are all bland lookig.
Best looking SUV at present and Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Offshore | October 2, 2006Best looking SUV at present and Audi Q7 V12 TDI my favorite one.