Performance Review: Audi Q7 4.2 TDi - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi Q7 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDi is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Audi Q7 has a 4134cc Twin Turbo Diesel powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V8's includes the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel

The Q7 shares its Diesel V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel and the 2013 Audi A8 4.2 TDi Quattro. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Q7's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2420 kgs (5335 lbs) this makes the Audi Q7 4.2 TDi in the same weight category as the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi Q7 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 4134cc 32V V8 engine produces 322 bhp (240 kW) @ 3750 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 561 lb-ft (760.6 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi Q7 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (158.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi Q7.

The Audi Q7 has a Power to weight ratio of 133.0 bhp per ton and 231.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Q7 competing with the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (158.0 bhp per ton) or the 1968 Ferrari 206 Dino GT (157.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi Q7 generating around 231.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 (256.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 BMW 6 Series 4.4 V8 Competition Pack (256.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Audi Q7 4.2 TDi as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Audi Q7 4.2 TDi is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Q7 and the 1996 Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2

When talking about the performance of the Audi Q7 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.49 secs @ 88.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 (15.42 secs), the 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera (15.42 secs), and the 1991 Mercedes 600 SEL V140 (15.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Audi Q7 4.2 TDi has a maximum speed of 147mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Q7 equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (158 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 TDi then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (158 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (158 mph), or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (158 mph).

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