| 2011 Audi Q7 Technical Specifications |
| BODY: |
| Material | Unitized steel structure with integrated aluminum and magnesium components |
| Corrosion protection | All steel parts are 100% dual-side zinc-galvanized (12 year limited warranty against corrosion perforation) |
| ENGINE: |
| | 3.0 TFSI | TDI |
| Type | direct petrol injection supercharged V6 with variable intake manifold, continuous camshaft adjustment, DOHC | Common-rail injection, 24 valve, V6 TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) diesel, 90 degree, continuous camshaft adjustment, DOHC |
| Arrangement | Front mounted, longitudinal | Front mounted, longitudinal |
| Bore | 3.33 in. | 3.27 in. |
| Stroke | 3.50 in. | 3.60 in. |
| Displacement | 182.8 cu. in. | 181.1 cu. in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 10.3:1 (3.0T S line) | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel requirement | Premium unleaded (91 Octane) recommended | Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) required / B5 (5% maximum biodiesel) approved |
| Horsepower (SAE) | 272 hp @ 4750 rpm
3.0T S line: 333 hp @ 5500rpm | 225 hp @ 3750 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 295 lbs. ft. @ 2250 rpm
3.0T S line: 325 lbs. ft. @ 2900rpm | 406 lbs. ft. @ 1750 rpm |
| Cylinder block | Aluminum alloy | vermicular graphite cast iron |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum alloy, cross flow |
| Valve train / intake | DOHC, mechanical charger module with 2 intercoolers, 2 charge movement flaps, chain driven, 4 valves per cylinder | Double overhead cam, compact four valve engine design, auxiliaries and camshafts driven by maintenance free chains |
| Supercharger/Turbocharger | Supercharger: Eaton R1320, maximum boost: 0.6 BAR / 8.7 psi ( 0.8 BAR / 11.6 psi, 3.0T S line) | Turbocharger: GT2056 variable turbine geometry with servo assist |
| Firing order | 1 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 5 | 1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| Fuel injection / Ignition system | Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control, direct petrol injection, cylinder selective lambda control; Mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, manifold-pressure controlled system | Common-Rail-Injection-System with 2,000 bar (29,000 psi) maximum pressure and Piezo-Injectors with 8-hole-nozzles; Ignition system Engine Management (Bosch EDC17) |
| Emission system | Dual close-coupled ceramic main catalytic converters | Oxidation catalyst, Particulate filter, active DeNOx-System with Diesel Exhaust Fluid |
| Emissions level | Tier2 BIN5 / LEV II | Tier2 BIN5 / ULEV II |
| PERFORMANCE: |
| 0-60 mph | 3.0T: 7.8 est. sec.
3.0T S line: 6.9 est. sec. | 8.5 sec. |
| Top speed | Electronically limited to 130 mph | Electronically limited to 130 mph |
| FUEL ECONOMY: |
| City | 16 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Highway | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Combined | 18 mpg | 20 mpg |
| DRIVETRAIN: |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic with Tiptronic® |
| Type | quattro Tiptronic |
| Gear ratios: |
| 1st | 4.845:1 | 4.970:1 |
| 2nd | 2.840:1 | 2.840:1 |
| 3rd | 1.864:1 | 1.864:1 |
| 4th | 1.437:1 | 1.437:1 |
| 5th | 1.217:1 | 1.210:1 |
| 6th | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| 7th | 0.816:1 | 0.825:1 |
| 8th | 0.672:1 | 0.686:1 |
| reverse | 3.825:1 | 4.066:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.700:1 | 3.273:1 |
| Front Differential | Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) | Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) |
| Center Differential | Self-locking differential providing automatic and variable front to rear power proportioning | Self-locking differential providing automatic and variable front to rear power proportioning |
| Rear Differential | Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) | Hypoid gear, electronically locking (EDL) |
| STEERING: |
| Type | vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion, maintenance-free | vehicle speed-sensitive power rack and pinion, maintenance-free |
| Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.66 | 2.66 |
| Turning circle (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. |
| SUSPENSION: |
| Front | Front double-wishbone independent steel spring suspension Front double-wishbone independent steel spring suspension |
| Rear | Rear four-link independent steel spring suspension Rear four-link independent steel spring suspension |
| BRAKES: |
| Type | Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake pressure Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP); tandem brake booster |
| Front, size and type | 13.8 in. - Ventilated disc |
| Rear, size and type | 13.0 in. - Ventilated disc |
| Parking brake | mechanically actuated at the rear wheels |