VIDEO: The Mansory RS 7: Sparing No Expense
Taking a closer look at Mansory’s take on the super-saloon, sporting aggressive new styling, custom-stitched interior, and over 700 horses!
Mansory, a name associated with high-end German tuning for over 30 years. A company that produces some of the finest bespoke modifications to luxury cars that money can buy. Who better to refine the already fine-cut diamond that is a 2024 RS 7?
Most auto manufacturers today remain bound by compromises in the name of manufacturing expense, operating costs, sustainability, and so on. Factors that largely don’t apply to low-volume firms like Mansory. Instead, they produce bespoke complete overhaul kits for some of the world’s finest luxury supercars, from Porsche 911s to Bugatti Chirons.
Considering Audi’s plans to electrify its whole fleet by 2026, the S and RS models will most certainly see drastic changes. One way or another, combustion-powered Audis are leaving showrooms for good. A sad event, though not one overlooked by a number of German tuning firms. We took a look at the Abt XGT as an example, honoring the R8’s incredible racing pedigree. The RS 7, however, made its name as a luxury super-saloon. It’s a car that has its cake and eats it, too, with two tons of luxury features in a package that somehow still accelerates and handles like a dream. How do you improve on that?
Well, Abt had a crack at that as well, resulting in their rendition. Not to be outdone, Mansory returned the favor in the ongoing celebration of the combustion-powered Audi. And RoCars got a hold of one, taking us on a full tour in their latest video. Let’s check it out!
A Full Makeover
Even at first glance, you can tell this isn’t an ordinary RS 7. Mansory’s outfitted the car with a proprietary body kit. They produced all the revised panels in-house, molded with high-quality carbon fiber. These include add-ons like new bumpers and aerodynamic elements such as a splitter and diffuser, dual rear wings, custom quad exhaust tips, and more. Plus optional extras like carbon side vents and custom colors, along with a host of options for rims. Like most low-volume tuning firms, nearly everything’s made to order. And therefore no two cars are exactly the same, lending a distinct sense of personality and character to each example.
The trend of no compromise continues inside as well, with Mansory pulling out all the stops for the RS 7. Obviously, it’s leather everything, with the firm’s own saddlery reupholstering the entire interior. This includes custom colors and trim pieces, with the standard being carbon inserts. From what we see in the video, Mansory didn’t skimp out, redoing every inch. Comparing the video to the company’s website, we can see quite a lot of additional options thrown in as well. Things like a custom cross-stitched center console, matched stitching on the seats, full carbon fiber trimmings on the steering wheel, new carpets and pedals, and so on. Still, the Mansory RS 7 remains relatively understated when compared to the firm’s other offerings. At least, as far as the cosmetics go. The power’s a different story.
Performance Figures
The real highlight of the Mansory RS 7 lies under the hood. Bear in mind, a stock RS 7 Performance has 621 horsepower and 627 lb/ft torque, so it’s certainly no slouch. The 4.0L V8 propels all 4,100+ pounds of Audi to 60 in just 3.3 seconds, up to 190 miles an hour. And that’s before Mansory touched it. They clearly didn’t get the memo that this was a fast car, because they made it significantly faster.
Just how much faster, though? Well, they massaged an eye-watering 770 horsepower and 885 lb/ft torque out of the V8. Thanks to new turbos, a remapped ECU, custom exhaust, and a sports air filter package, the car rockets to 60 just shy of 3 seconds, with a top speed quoted at 200 miles per hour. Likely limited by aerodynamics, which the car has in spades. But all in all, you’re looking at likely one of the most powerful combustion-engine Audis with a warranty sticker.
The Complete Mansory Package
Overall, the Mansory RS 7, at first glance, appears to be an RS 7 fitted with an aggressive body kit. However, appearances are deceiving. As is common with just about every German tuning firm, the car’s been worked over with an obsessive attention to detail. The main selling point that most people care about remains the dramatic performance increase from the powerplant and aerodynamic improvements. But the marriage of that performance with the ultra-luxury distinguishes the RS 7 from its competition. So Mansory doubled down on both, preserving the sense of refinement and adding on top a layer of performance-inspired flair. All thanks to the liberal use of carbon elements and aggressive styling, work performed in-house to order.
As far as send-offs go, we’ve seen a number of firms produce amazing Audis to commemorate their venerable engines. And now Mansory adds the 2024 RS 7 to their growing catalog, certainly a welcome addition. In common with other super saloons, the RS 7 always retained a certain understated quality about it. It wasn’t until you heard the roar of the V8 and noticed the aggressive styling that the car really made itself known. Mansory’s take works well as a preservation of this, with no dramatic styling changes or complete overhauls. It’s taking everything that makes an RS 7 great, and turning it up a few notches. Just more proof that combustion Audis aren’t going out with a whimper. Certainly not with an exhaust note like that.
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