2009 Audi Q7 - Hybrid Cars Forum

**awd4life** · 04-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Audi showed a Q7 hybrid concept which married a 4.2-liter V-8 with an electric motor that adds another 148 lb-ft (to make a whopping 473 lb ft). In typically German fashion, this makes the hybrid even faster, trimming the 0-to-62-mph time from 7.4 to 6.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is said to be fifteen-percent better. Top Audi officials insist that this vehicle will make it to production in 2008, but the company engineers we've spoken with think that the powertrain will be too costly; diesels are cheaper and just as efficient. Regardless, if high-end Toyota and Lexus vehicles continue to sell well in the U.S., a vehicle like this could see our shores even if it doesn't make sense in terms of pure dollars and cents.

To see a few more shots of it, click here: 2009 Audi Q7 Hybrid - 2008 & 2009 Future Cars Sneak Preview - Automobile Magazine

**ekool** · 04-01-2008, 02:44 PM

I believe Audi also has the monster Q7 with the stump puller diesel motor as well?

**awd4life** · 04-01-2008, 03:06 PM

HAHA! Yeah, they are dropping a 6.0L V12 TDI in it.

The 6.0L V12 TDI isn't just going to haul kids to soccer practice and get the groceries. It is going to get the kids to soccer, and get the groceries in RECORD TIME. Having 500hp on tap will get that for you, but even more impressive is the torque! 738ft-lbs. of torque (HOLY MOTHER). That means that this grocery getter can go from 0 to 60 in less time than a 350Z or about 5.5secs.

04-01-2008, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
awd4life Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	2009 Audi Q7 Audi showed a Q7 hybrid concept which married a 4.2-liter V-8 with an electric motor that adds another 148 lb-ft (to make a whopping 473 lb ft). In typically German fashion, this makes the hybrid even faster, trimming the 0-to-62-mph time from 7.4 to 6.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is said to be fifteen-percent better. Top Audi officials insist that this vehicle will make it to production in 2008, but the company engineers we've spoken with think that the powertrain will be too costly; diesels are cheaper and just as efficient. Regardless, if high-end Toyota and Lexus vehicles continue to sell well in the U.S., a vehicle like this could see our shores even if it doesn't make sense in terms of pure dollars and cents. To see a few more shots of it, click here: 2009 Audi Q7 Hybrid - 2008 & 2009 Future Cars Sneak Preview - Automobile Magazine __________________ Want to talk about Hybrid Cars? Please visit the Hybrid Forum @ HybridForums.org

04-01-2008, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
ekool Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe Audi also has the monster Q7 with the stump puller diesel motor as well? __________________ Want to talk about Hybrid Cars? Please visit the Hybrid Forum @ HybridForums.org

04-01-2008, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
awd4life Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	HAHA! Yeah, they are dropping a 6.0L V12 TDI in it. The 6.0L V12 TDI isn't just going to haul kids to soccer practice and get the groceries. It is going to get the kids to soccer, and get the groceries in RECORD TIME. Having 500hp on tap will get that for you, but even more impressive is the torque! 738ft-lbs. of torque (HOLY MOTHER). That means that this grocery getter can go from 0 to 60 in less time than a 350Z or about 5.5secs. __________________ Want to talk about Hybrid Cars? Please visit the Hybrid Forum @ HybridForums.org

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