The 2011 Audi A7 has been spied on the Nurburgring for the first time.

Essentially a production version of the A7 Sportback concept, the car is envisioned as a sporty alternative to the A8. It features dramatic styling, a low roofline, and a rear hatch. While this particular mule is heavily camouflaged, our spies have previously caught the A7 undisguised.

Engine options will likely include a 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) supercharged 3.0-liter V6, a 372 hp (277 kW / 377 PS) 4.2-liter V8, a 250 hp (184 kW / 253 PS) 3.0-liter TDI, and a 350 hp (258 kW / 355 PS) 4.2-liter TDI. A turbocharged petrol V8 remains a possibly, but nothing is confirmed.

Look for the A7 to unveiled at the Moscow Auto Salon or the Paris Motor Show.

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