Audi Officially reveals the Q7 V12 TDi !

Audi announced the world's most powerful diesel production car today with the unveiling of the Q7 V12 TDI, with a 6.0ltr Twin Turbo V12 diesel engine producing 500hp and a massive 1000NM@ 1750rpm. This allows the behemoth to go from 0 - 100km/h at 5.5 seconds and with an electronically limited 250km/h top speed. This extremely hi-tech engine uses a Bosch common rail injection system operating at a 29,000psi pressure, was closely related to the V12 TDI used in the Lemans 24HR R10 race car that terrorizes competition, yet eerily silent compared to its petrol counterparts. Another amazing part is the fuel economy of this engine, with a rated 20.82mpg (11.3 liters per 100km). Compared to BMW's 4.8ltr V8 petrol engine producing 'only' 355hp at 19.6mpg (12 liters per 100km).

The most prominent visual clue differentiating this beast to it's subtle siblings is of course the massive intake grills sporting both sides of the front bumper, and the day time running LEDs ala Audi S6, and the front and rear under tray diffuser. No pricing was revealed as of now, but we have tons of hi-res photos for you to drool over, or environmentalist to download, print and then burn, or to stuff their own mouths and shut up.

Video of the V12 TDI Concept


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