Audi RS 7 to launch in India on January 6

Audi will launch the new Audi RS 7, the sport variant of the A 7 Saloon in India on January 6. RS 7 is powered by a 4.0TFSI V8 engine that churns out 560Bhp and 700Nm of torque.

The engine is mated with the eight-speed tiptronic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive system. It can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4 sec and it can achieve a top speed of 300 kmph. Audi says that the 2014 car that is coming to India is 15 per cent more fuel efficient than its predecessor currently being sold in the US.

The Audi RS 7 gets sports seats done in Valcona leather with honeycomb quilting. There are RS embossed door handles and shifter knob, aluminium foot rests and pedals. Infotainment system includes the MMI interface with handwriting recognition and Audi is also offering  the optional Night Vision Assistant. It is expected to be priced at Rs 1.3 crore (Ex Showroom Delhi).