Why can't the Audi R8 outrun the RS7?
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Audi R8 has a horsepower of 430; while the Audi RS7 boasts 605 horsepower, making the RS7 faster than the R8. Below is more information about Audi cars: 1. Brand Introduction: Audi is a German luxury car brand, symbolized by four interlocking rings. It is currently a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, with branches in many countries including China. 2. Main Models: Audi's primary models include the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, TT, R8, and the performance-oriented S and RS series.
Honestly, when drag racing the R8 and RS7 from 0-100km/h, this question often comes up. The R8 uses a 5.2L V10 naturally aspirated engine that needs to be revved high to unleash its 532 horsepower, while the RS7's 4.0T twin-turbo delivers 600 horsepower at just 2500 rpm. In those first three seconds after the traffic light turns green, turbocharged cars can deliver peak torque much earlier. But when it comes to mountain road carving, the R8's mid-engine weight distribution makes the rear end more responsive, allowing earlier throttle application out of corners. Once at track day with a friend, the RS7 shot down straights like a cannonball, but through consecutive S-curves its nose felt half a ton heavier than the R8, requiring earlier braking points. So speed depends on context - turbos dominate straight lines, but real supercars own the corners.
