The new A7 4-door coupe will be rolling of stores as a 2011 model. Audi is beefing up its Neckarsulm factoriy by spending millions of Euros to produce the A7. The production of the new member of the brood will start late next year, so American consumers will most likely enjoy the new car by 2011.

According to an insider, the A7 will get a variety of engines under its hood. There are buzzes that a V10 capable of producing about 600hp will be fitted in. Hybrid versions using the combo of diesel and electric engines are also said to be on the works.

The ordinary A7 is expected to have a V6 engine. The base model may get a 2.8L V6 engine capable of giving out 204hp. A notch higher will be a 3.0L powerplant that gives 300hp to the car. The S7 variant of the car will be equipped with V8 4.0L engine that adds another 94hp to the equation. The RS7 will be the ultimate setup with 600hp.

The high end models will have their engines coupled with a dual clutch system while the lower end models will be coupled with either an automatic eight speed or a six speed manual gearbox.

Still hot on A3’s trail, Audi advances the sportback bodystyle with a unique twist with its Sportback Concept debut at the Detroit Auto Show.

Inspired by the lead started by Mercedez-Benz’s CLS and Volkswagen’s CC, the Audi Sportback Concept has a five-door coupe-like design. It sports the new version of Audi’s signature single-frame grille without the vertical struts. In the Detroit debut, Audi said that they plan to offer more sportback models and the first Audi model to get the sportback body style will be the A5 coupe, which will hit the market sometime in 2009.

Going for a futuristic engine scheme, the Audi Sportback Concept boasts a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 clean diesel engine that eradicates nitrogen oxides. It has the AdBlue system to make sure that it will meet the engine emissions in 50 states and the stern EU6 standards that will be implemented in 2014. It has a 225hp and 405 lb. ft. of torque, allowing it to go 62mph in 7 seconds or less.

The Audi Sportback Concept is proud to be recipient of the first combustion chamber sensors, making the regulation of the engine’s combustion more accurate. The concept’s highlights include an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system, while an electromechanical steering system help conserve energy. Effective deceleration is achieved, especially on challenging situations, with the application of ceramic brakes on all four wheels. The impressive measures adapted mean that this concept car is expected to attain fuel consumption figures of 5.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (39.87 US mpg).

Hoping to see this one on the roads soon — fingers crossed, Audi-fans!

This 5-door hatchback is based on the A1… Enjoy the pics!

Anyway, obviously the design is intriguing and powerful with slick lines and iPod-style details.

Alternative Car Fuel freaks can be happy too — it’s designed to be a low-sound Hybrid to make sure passengers can enjoy their Drum ‘n Bass without any background noise…

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