Audi A7 Cabriolet: Preview

Monday, March 19, 2007

We found a preview, at least according to this designer's impression, of the Audi A7 Cabriolet.

The Audi A7 will initially be offered as a four-door coupe that’s scheduled to go on sale in early 2009, but a cabriolet variant is expected to join the lineup towards the end of that same year.

These latest renderings compiled from sources close to Audi reveal that the new cabriolet will likely feature a conventional soft-top roof in order to preserve the car’s sleek profile and save trunk space. Some unique styling features that could be implemented include hidden rear door handles, LED lighting and a pillar-less glasshouse.

The expected engine offerings will include several gasoline and TDI powerplants, kicking off with a 3.2L gasoline V6 and moving up to the Lamborghini-derived V10 unit reserved for a potent S7 model. The range topping sports version should also pick up the new magnetic-ride suspension and quattro AWD as standard.