2022 Audi RS7 Base
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- Photo: 2020 Audi RS7 Vorsprung TFSi MHEV Quattro Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2022 Audi RS7 Base is a 591-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $118,500 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The RS7 measures 197.2 inches long on a 115.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,938 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Liftback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $118,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $119,595 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 TFSI |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 591 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection, twin turbochargers, intercooler |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | self-locking center differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.317 |
| Final Drive | 3.204 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 19.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 16.5 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21 in |
| Wheels Rear | 21 in |
| Tires Front | 275/35 summer |
| Tires Rear | 275/35 summer |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.2 in |
| Width | 76.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in |
| Front Track | 65.7 in |
| Rear Track | 65 in |
| Cargo Volume | 24.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,938 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi RS7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 21, 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Consequence: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
NHTSA campaign 22V861000
Oct 26, 2022 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
NHTSA campaign 22V806000
Mar 14, 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Consequence: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
NHTSA campaign 22V155000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 AUDI RS7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.