2020 Audi RS7 First Review Says It Looks Evil, Tests Performance

Now, the RS7 felt like a brand new concept when it came out only about six years ago. However, people aren't that interested in four-door cars right now. They want Teslas and SUVs. So Audi went the extra mile to ensure it looks awesome.

This first review we've spotted, shot by Carwow in Germany, shows how they've changed the design. The front features an RS-specific grille with extra vents and a mesh pattern. Meanwhile, the rear sports the largest exhausts ever fitted to an RS model plus some fake mesh. But the defining characteristic is the width of the extra-wide wheel arches which cover 20mm extension in the track on either side.

This mighty Sportback is worth from €121,000 in Germany, but we think it's worth the money, especially when the SQ8 TDI is similar money. But Audi still wants to make a quick buck by charging you for a de-restricted top speed, even though it's all down to software. Other flaws include the soft limiter on static revving or the fact that the V8 engine is placed slightly ahead of the front wheels. Perhaps most important of all, it doesn't handle like an M5.

You probably already know that the new 4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine that Audi used makes 600 HP, 50 more than a Porsche Panamera Turbo. But we want to know how fast it is, especially since the mild-hybrid tech adds weight. The data logger (V-box) shows this particular RS7 doing 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. That's faster than the previous RS7 Performance. Color us impressed!