I’ve been in cars with over 500 hp before. The Cadillac CTS-V and Chevy Camaro ZL1 both use supercharged V8s, but those cars exclusively power their rear wheels. That’s great for a dramatic cloud of tire smoke, but
Things are different in the RS7. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 makes 560 hp and sends that power to all four wheels. From a standstill, speeds creep up on you until your eyes are watering and the world is a blur. That’s your cue to start pressing on the brakes.
The surge of power starts in a humble fashion, but as the turbos spool up, it feels like the car is taking flight. It only takes 3.7 seconds to hit 60 MPH.
