Performance Review: Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi Q7 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Audi Q7 has a 5934cc Twin Turbo Diesel powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V12's includes the 2009 Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI

The Q7 shares its Diesel V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2009 Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI and the 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 2605 kgs (5743 lbs) this makes the Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro in the same weight category as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi Q7 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 5934cc 48V V12 engine produces 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 3750 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 738 lb-ft (1000.5 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (715 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 1969 AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 (216.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi Q7.

The Audi Q7 has a Power to weight ratio of 191.9 bhp per ton and 283.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Q7 competing with the 1969 AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 (216.6 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Mercedes C Class 32 AMG (216.5 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 283.3 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 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (308.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet (308.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this made the Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the or the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs). This Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs) the and the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Q7 and the 1969 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 7.5 V8

When talking about the performance of the Audi Q7 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.7 secs @ 99.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 7.5 V8 (13.65 secs), the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (13.66 secs), and the 1985 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 (13.66 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Q7 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Q7 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Audi

Car Comparison