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Audi RS 7
Car and Driver says that with its A7 and S7 siblings now discontinued, the 2026 Audi RS7 hangs on for another year as an aging but virile representative of the automaker's elegant four-door fastback sedan formula, and calls it, like a prizefighter in a tuxedo, a burly 621-hp turbocharged V8 packed into stylish, tailor-fit, four-door fastback duds. MotorTrend confirms the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 at the heart of the RS7 makes 621 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, saying last year's power boost made the RS7 even quicker and, for such a heavy car, it's blindingly fast in a straight line, while the EPA rates it at just 14 city/21 highway mpg. Car and Driver adds that 2026 models now come with the Audi Signature Care program, providing complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
The last fastback standing
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says that with its A7 and S7 siblings now discontinued, the 2026 Audi RS7 hangs on for another year as an aging but virile representative of the automaker's elegant four-door fastback sedan formula, and elsewhere calls it, like a prizefighter in a tuxedo, a burly 621-hp turbocharged V8 packed into stylish, tailor-fit, four-door fastback duds.
Power and fuel economy
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 at the heart of the RS7 makes 621 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, that last year's power boost made the RS7 even quicker and, for such a heavy car, it's blindingly fast in a straight line, and that the EPA rates it at just 14 city and 21 highway mpg.
Ownership perk
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 2026 models now come with the Audi Signature Care program, which provides complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Audi RS7 have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 621 hp and 627 lb-ft from its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8.
Is the Audi RS7 still available now that the A7 and S7 are discontinued?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says yes, the RS7 hangs on for another year as an aging but virile representative of the fastback formula.
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The 2026 Audi RS 7 is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 621 horsepower across its midsize performance liftback sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 RS 7 seats 5 and is a Midsize performance liftback sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 RS 7.
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2026 Audi RS 7
The RS 7 shares the RS 6 Avant's 621-horsepower twin-turbo V8 and standard quattro AWD in a four-door liftback body, 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Audi RS 7 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi RS 7 | 2026 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Audi RS 7.
The Audi RS 7 is built alongside the Audi A7, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Audi A7 page; the safety record for the Audi RS 7 itself follows.
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Year by year
The Audi RS 7 across 5 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi RS 7 | 16 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi RS 7 | 17 | $4,550 | 1 |
| 2017 Audi RS 7 | 18 | $4,300 | 1 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 | 18 | $4,300 | 1 |
| 2015 Audi RS 7 | 18 | $4,300 | 1 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Audi RS 7, one model year at a time.
| Step | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 to 2026 | 17.0 to 16.0 | Engines: 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Engines: 4L 8-cyl SIDI |
| 2017 to 2018 | 18.0 to 17.0 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Audi RS 7 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| performance | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 621 | 627 | 4,916 | – | 16 | $133,995 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Audi RS 7 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 621 | 4,916 | – | 19.3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 560–605 | 4,497 | – | 19.8 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 560–605 | 4,497 | – | 19.8 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 560–605 | 4,475–4,497 | – | 19.8 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 560 | 4,475 | – | 19.8 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Compared with
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 RS 7 come in?
The 2026 Audi RS 7 (midsize performance liftback sedan) is offered in one trim, performance.
Q02What are the 2026 RS 7 trims?
The 2026 Audi RS 7 comes in one trim, performance.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 RS 7 use?
The 2026 Audi RS 7 is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 621 horsepower across its midsize performance liftback sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 RS 7 have?
The 2026 Audi RS 7 is rated at 621 horsepower (4.0L twin-turbo V8).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 RS 7?
The 2026 Audi RS 7 is offered with Standard AWD (quattro).