In an ever-changing automotive world, the S7 remains one of the great grand tourers.
To the track, then: The 2023 Audi S7 we tested snapped to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with the assistance of its launch control system, which we found eliminates the lag you feel if you simply release the brake and floor the accelerator. The quarter mile flashed by in 12.7 seconds, with a 109.1-mph trap speed. That's fleet enough to keep up with the bulk of electric cars we test; maybe gasoline ain't dead just yet.
The brakes drew the 2023 Audi S7 down from 60 to 0 mph in a respectable 110 feet, with excellent poise and good feel from the short-travel brake pedal. As for the handling, it's thoroughly entertaining for a fairly large car. We measured lateral acceleration of 0.91 g , and the S7 lapped our figure-eight course in 25.3 seconds with the transmission's Sport mode intuitively picking the right ratios and the all-wheel-drive system doing an outstanding job of putting power to pavement.
The brakes and the steering provided excellent feedback. Although some on the staff favor heavier steering, the Audi's light-effort tiller makes it much easier to read signals through your fingertips. Remember, kids, you can't"hear" what the steering is saying if you have to death-grip the wheel to overcome a heavier feel.
We can even call the S7 a bargain: Although we take issue with the high price premium over the S6, it's a smokin' deal compared to the fish with which it swims, including the Porsche Panamera, the Tesla Model S, andBottom line: Don't make the same mistake we did by failing to carefully consider the 2023 Audi S7. In an ever-changing world, the S7 firmly holds onto its place as one of the great grand touring sedans. Meanwhile, we have to make up for lost time.
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