Audi A7 Sportback

Audi antes up a "four-door coupe" against the Mercedes-Benz CLS and a likely BMW player. The A7 is still a long way off, but count on high style, high performance-and a high price.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 5-door wagon



ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $60,000

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6 diesel, iron block and aluminum heads, direct fuel injection



Displacement: 181 cu in, 2967cc



Power (SAE net): 225 bhp @ 3750 rpm



Torque (SAE net): 406 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm



TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual



DIMENSIONS:



Length: 194.9 in Width: 76.0 in Height: 55.1 in



Curb weight (mfr’s est): 4000 lb



PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):



Zero to 60 mph: 6.7 sec



Top speed (governor limited): 152 mph



FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):


European combined cycle: 40 mp