I drive the 2023 Audi S7 to find out if it is the best GT car under $100K.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:31 Exterior
1:24 Under The Hood
2:25 Cargo Space
2:54 Competitors
3:08 Pricing
3:24 Options
4:02 Passenger Space
4:31 Interior And Tech
6:26 Driving
13:46 Verdict

Under The Hood

The 2023 Audi S7 is powered by a 2.9-liter V-6, which features two turbochargers augmented by an electric supercharger.

The goal is to eliminate lag so the little electric supercharger idles at 5000 rpm and can quickly spin up to 70,000 rpm, generating additional boost while the turbos are getting up to their maximum 21.5 psi of pressure.

The V6 sends 444 hp and 443 lb-ft to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission instead of the dual-clutch as before and the S7 differentiates itself from the lesser A7 by having an adaptive air suspension system.

These additional components have increased the curb weight, the S7 now weighing in at a not-so-svelte 4,623 lbs some 132 pounds heavier than its predecessor. 0-60 takes 4.1 seconds, so it’s a couple of tenths slower than the V8 version.

It competes with the Porsche Panamera, the Tesla Model S, and the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The Tesla is cheaper but the other 2 are significantly more expensive.

The base price is $83,500 which is almost $10K more than the S7. This one has a few options. The Prestige package is $8,000 and includes A very good Bang and Olufsen sound system, Lots of luxury, leather on the console, dash, and armrests, an Audi phone box with wireless charger and signal booster, a top-view camera system, Power soft closing doors, A Head-up display, heated rear seats, Dual pane acoustic glass, Traffic Sign Recognition and remote park assist.

It also has the S Sport package for $4,000 which includes a Sports Exhaust, Sport Rear diff, and Dynamic all-wheel steering which takes the price including destination to $99,690.

BASE PRICE: $83,5000
PRICE AS TESTED: $99,690
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ENGINE: 2.9 liter twin-turbocharged, supercharged, DOHC 24-valve V-6
POWER: 444 hp @ 6,700 rpm
TORQUE: 443 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
CURB WEIGHT: 4,597 lbs 
0-60 MPH: 4.1 seconds
TOP SPEED: 155 mph
BRAKES FRONT: 17.3-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
BRAKES REAR: Front: 15.7-in vented, Rear: 13.8-in vented
WHEELS: 21-inch V spoke
TIRES: Pirelli P Zero PZ4, 255/35R-21
EPA CITY/HWY/COMBINED: 19/26/22 mpg
OUR OBSERVED: 18.1 mpg
CARGO SPACE: 25 cubic feet
PROS: Superb handling, Incredible chassis, the perfect grant tourer.
CONS: Pricey compared to its S6 sibling