Audi SQ7 (MISC)
The Audi SQ7 is a high-performance luxury SUV that blends serious straight-line pace with everyday practicality. Powered by Audi’s twin-turbo V8 and backed by quattro all-wheel drive, it delivers the kind of effortless shove and stability that makes it feel far quicker than a vehicle of its size has any right to be.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 4.0L twin-turbocharged 90° V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: 507 hp (373 kW)
Redline: ~6,500 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Weight: ~2,420 kg
Dimensions: ~5,012 mm long × 1,970 mm wide × 1,741 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,996 mm
Tires: Performance SUV tires on large alloy wheels
Brakes: Large ventilated discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, AWD
In the Simulator Feel
The SQ7 is a heavy, high-grip, surprisingly rapid street SUV that rewards smooth inputs and a willingness to lean on its immense traction. It may not be a corner-carving sports car, but the combination of turbocharged torque and quattro stability makes it incredibly effective in the sim, especially in short bursts of acceleration and fast road sections. You feel the mass in transitions and braking zones, but the chassis remains composed and confidence-inspiring.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, muscular exhaust note with a smooth but forceful surge of torque from low rpm. It doesn’t need to rev hard to feel quick, and the soundtrack is more refined thrum than race-car aggression — exactly what you’d expect from an Audi performance SUV.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable and secure, with predictable understeer when pushed hard.
Traction: Excellent grip off the line and out of slow corners thanks to quattro AWD.
Braking: Strong brakes for the class, though the SUV’s weight means you need to plan ahead.
Top Speed: Impressive for a vehicle this size, with strong mid-range acceleration and effortless highway pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a fast GT cruiser rather than a track weapon. Smooth steering, early braking, and clean throttle application keep the SQ7 settled and fast. It’s especially fun on road courses, sprint events, and any layout where power and stability matter more than razor-sharp agility.
Livery & Aesthetics: The SQ7 has a stealthy, understated performance look — wide stance, aggressive but clean bodywork, and the subtle visual presence of a sleeper that hides serious capability under a luxury badge. In sim form, it’s the kind of car that looks as composed in the paddock as it does blasting down a straight.
Whether you're cruising, doing time trials, or surprising people in a mixed-class session, the Audi SQ7 is a hilarious and genuinely quick addition to the sim catalog — a luxury missile with Audi attitude.