2014 Audi RS7 4.0T V8 Sportback Prestige Quattro — factory-standard features (detailed summary)
Powertrain and drivetrain
- 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine (factory-rated at approximately 560 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque).
- 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with manual shift function and steering-wheel paddle shifters.
- Quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system with an RS-spec torque distribution strategy; features a sport differential to help manage torque distribution between the rear wheels for improved handling.
Chassis, suspension and brakes
- RS-tuned chassis and wider track relative to the A7 model line.
- Adaptive air suspension with electronically controlled dampers and selectable drive modes (Audi drive select) for adjustments to ride height and firmness.
- High-performance ventilated disc brakes at all four corners; larger, RS-specific calipers and rotors. Carbon-ceramic brakes were offered as a factory option.
- 20-inch RS alloy wheels as the standard wheel size, with high-performance summer tires fitted from the factory.
Exterior
- Five-door Sportback body with RS-specific exterior styling: enlarged front air intakes, sculpted hood, flared wheel arches, and a more aggressive rear fascia.
- Quad exhaust outlets integrated into the rear diffuser.
- Automatic deployable rear spoiler that raises at speed and can be deployed manually.
- Full LED exterior lighting including daytime running lights and LED taillights (Audi’s LED headlight technology depending on market/option packages).
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals and automatic dimming rearview mirror.
- Power liftgate for rear Sportback hatch.
Interior and seating
- RS sport seats with pronounced bolstering, finished in high-quality Valcona leather (and Alcantara inserts on some factory variants); front seats are power-adjustable with memory functions and RS badging.
- Flat-bottom, multifunction RS steering wheel with paddle shifters, leather trim, and steering-wheel-mounted controls.
- Stainless steel sport pedals and an RS instrument cluster with a higher redline and RS graphics.
- Premium trim materials and customizable inlay options (aluminum, carbon fiber, or wood depending on factory specification).
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (factory standard) with additional seating comfort features such as heated front seats; ventilated seats were often available as factory options.
Infotainment and electronics
- MMI Navigation Plus system with central display and rotary/joystick controller, satellite navigation, and on-board media interfaces.
- Audi MMI interface with Bluetooth phone integration and audio streaming.
- Premium factory audio system; Bang & Olufsen sound system commonly factory-equipped on Prestige variants (market dependent).
- Audi drive select for configuring throttle, transmission, suspension and steering responses.
- Keyless entry and push-button start (Audi advanced key) typically included on the Prestige specification.
Safety and driver assistance
- Standard systems: ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, multiple airbags (front, side and curtain), and tire pressure monitoring.
- Parking system plus with front and rear sensors and rearview camera; additional camera and parking packages were available depending on factory options.
- Driver assistance features frequently factory-installed on the Prestige trim: adaptive cruise control, Audi side assist (blind-spot monitoring), and lane departure warning were commonly included or offered in factory option packages for this model year.
Additional convenience and factory options
- Panoramic sunroof or large power sunroof (often included on the Prestige trim or as a factory option).
- Factory option packages av