Audi Q7 V12 TDI coming in 2008

The V12 TDI engine is the most powerful engine coming from Audi, this will make the Q7 TDI the most powerful diesel-powered model in the world, meaning no competition for it and as a result strong sales for Audi. At least this is that they hope. But considering the Q7 is already a success...

The V12 engine that powers the concept has a capacity of 500 hp and a peak torque of 738 ft.-lbs. at only 1750 rpm. A time of just 5.5 seconds for the dash from zero to 100 km/h and an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h give the high-performance SUV sports car calibre. Its six-litre twelve-cylinder diesel unit demonstrates the tremendous technological expertise at Audi’s fingertips. 18 years after the Ingolstadt brand invented the modern-day TDI engine, it is presenting it in an all-new high-tech, range-topping guise. The engine has a fuel consumption of only 11.9 litre per 100 km.