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CARS.COM — The “RS” doesn’t stand for rocket ship, but it could. The Audi RS 7 is the most extreme variant of Audi’s sleek, curvaceous A7. The RS 7 looks like it can go fast standing still, and go fast it can thanks to its 560-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.
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Outside, our test car was clad in Nardo Gray paint — a hybrid of dull matte and shiny clear coats. The optional carbon packages include carbon fiber front and rear spoilers, plus a carbon fiber engine cover. Inside, RS 7-specific features include carbon fiber trim; Valcona leather sports seats with honeycomb quilting; a three-spoke, optionally heated steering wheel with contrast stitching; aluminum foot pedals and footrest; and an RS-specific shift knob and door handle.
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Hellbent on finding a journalism job after earning an English degree from DePaul University, I stumbled into the automotive industry in 2003 — much to the delight of my Corvette-obsessed dad. After working as an editor at Consumer Guide Automotive for several years, I joined Cars.com in 2011 and am currently an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. I wear a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan. My first car was a 1994 Mercury Tracer, and I currently drive a 2012 Mazda5.