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2011 Audi A7 leaked images

Just two days remain until the official unveiling of the 2011 Audi A7, but some folks just can't wait--or abide by embargoes. Oh well, all the better for you eager readers out there. Today, we have a handful of leaked photos, but Monday, we'll have the whole high-res, detailed, Audi-authorized enchilada.

What do we know about the 2011 A7 so far? It's a four-door coupe that's aimed squarely at the likes of the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz CLS, and, soon, the BMW Gran Coupe/6-Series sedan. It's an Audi, so it'll have quattro all-wheel drive, and it's a flagship car, so it'll likely get a range of powertrains from economical to brawny, with the S7 and RS7 nailing down the performance end of the spectrum.

And, of course, it's a very good-looking car, as we see from the leaked images. Staying rather true to the A7 Sportback Concept is a good thing, and the deviations made in the name of production aren't necessarily downgrades. Judge for yourself in the gallery above.

Stay tuned, Audiphiles.

[Leak via Carscoop]


HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Audi A7 leaked images




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  1. By Shadib Posted: 7/24/2010 6:46pm PDT

    What is it with the Germans lately first the then the Panamera,New Jetta and the Merc CL they just lost it comparing this to the concept this an EPIC FAIL they should name it the a5 estate it's just ugly and no way in hell is it going to be able to compete with the CLS or the up and coming Gran Coupe
     
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  2. By NoNameDenton Posted: 7/24/2010 7:28pm PDT

    What is the point to taking this thing over the A6 on the low end or going for the A8 for the high end, other then that this has slightly different styling
     
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  3. By  gazzed Posted: 7/24/2010 9:12pm PDT

    I absolutely love it, new slightly more angular Audi theme this time around and the interior is sublime.
    Think RS7 version will be ballistic.
     
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  4. By NoNameDenton Posted: 7/24/2010 9:41pm PDT

    Shadib, they already have an A5 Sportback in Europe, just not coming here, and this thing is bigger then that.
     
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  5. By Cindy Posted: 7/25/2010 12:42am PDT

    This is just a bigger more 'classy' Audi A5. I don't think they should have made it a "sport-back" model. The interior looks excellent, just like almost all Audis, but the exterior cannot compete with the likes of the 2011 Mercedes-benz CLS, Porshe Panamera or the BMW 6-series Gran Coupe. Why does Audi want to be like BMW and make those UGLY looking rear-ends? Well I rather choose this than that Horrible 5-series GT.
     
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  6. By Denzel Posted: 7/25/2010 12:45am PDT

    i like the look of this and i just notist that the licence plate holder is now hidin within thet grill, but overall it looks nice cant wait to see it in the flesh(metal).
     
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  7. By heikki Posted: 7/25/2010 4:06am PDT

    Wow, this thing is so UGLY from the back and the side. I like what Shadib said that it is just like the ugly panamera, i Think BMW Gran Coupe and CLS will be most beautiful in this class, oh yees also Aston Martin. But its rear is horrible just like the 5-series GT.
     
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  8. souparkoul avatar souparkoul Posted: 7/25/2010 9:15am PDT

    it kind of look like the ugly porche panamera from the side profile? maybe with just a few more angles. both look like a pregnant cat sitting on its haunches.
     
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  9. By Montana Posted: 7/25/2010 12:19pm PDT

    Epic fail by Audi this time. The new A8 is great, as well as the A4. But the new A7? Sorry, it's just too ugly. And they (Audi) claim that this car will compete with the new Mercedes CLS (and possibly the BMW Gran Coupe)? Sorry Audi, but this just isn't good enough. I'm a Mercedes-pro guy, but I love Audi too. But this is wrong... just wrong.
     
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  10. By catchmyshadow Posted: 7/25/2010 1:10pm PDT

    Much better looking than the 5-Series GT /a prettier rear than the Panamera`s and much more practical than the Benz CLS or BMW Gran Coupe. Second to the Rapide in looks and technically at least as good.
     
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  11. By V8tt Posted: 7/25/2010 9:02pm PDT

    This thing is horrendous, its bland, and the rear is comical. The new CLS, and grand coupe look waaay better than this thing, i would even take the 5Gt over it, and that wouldn't be that hard of a decision
     
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  12. By snapjack Posted: 7/26/2010 6:01am PDT

    Fantastic, head and shoulders better than the fugly MB CLS. To each his own I guess.
     
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  13. By Lalantha Perera Posted: 7/27/2010 9:57am PDT

    Audi has really shown there talents by making the Audi A7 and also Audi has a reputation for quality and fine handling vehicles but I feel that Audi should have paid a little more attention to the rear end of the vehicle.
     
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