Audi A7

The A7 is based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform, which is shared with the fourth-generation (C7) 2012 Audi A6; with the coupé-like A7 being released before the conventional A6 saloon/wagon.

The vehicle was unveiled in Pinakothek der Moderne art museum in Munich on 26 July 2010,and later in 2010 Paris Motor Show, 2011 New York Auto Show, Wörthersee Tour 2011 (in Misano Red)[9]

The vehicles went on sale in fall 2010. Early models include 2.8 FSI (204PS) with multitronic, 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS) with seven-speed S tronic, 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS) with seven-speed S tronic; followed by 3.0 TDI (204PS) with multitronic

US models went on sale 2012 model year vehicles. Early models include 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The 2011 model year A7 introduces FlexRay high speed databus that controls all the driver assistance systems from the A8, but it adds head-up display and active lane assist. Full LED headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light (Xenon) with variable headlight range control.