Verdict
A
BHP
414 bhp
0–60
4.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
14 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$44,000
Strengths
- 4.2 V8 NA — 8250 rpm
- Saloon, Avant, Cabriolet bodies
- Manual only — 6-speed
Weaknesses
- Heavy thirst
- DRC suspension wear
- Carbon build-up
Notable tech
- B7 platform (A4 sibling)
- 4.2 FSI V8 — 414 bhp at 7800 rpm
- Quattro Torsen
- 6-speed manual only
- DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) suspension
- Saloon, Avant, Cabriolet bodies
Common issues
- 4.2 V8 timing chain stretch
- DRC suspension wear
- Carbon build-up
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B7's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.2 FSI V8 quattro Saloon
BHP414
Torque430 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT
4.2 FSI V8 quattro Avant
BHP414
Torque430 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT
4.2 FSI V8 quattro Cabriolet
BHP414
Torque430 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT