• Sporty SUV impresses with 48 volt electrical subsystem and electromechanical active roll stabilization
• Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development Dr. Knirsch: "Electric powered compressor is a world first on board the Audi SQ7 TDI"

"The newly developed V8 engine of the Audi SQ7 TDI uses an electric powered compressor – that is a world first," said Dr. Stefan Knirsch, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi.

This compressor supports the work of the two turbochargers especially at low-end revs and guarantees maximum dynamics with no turbo lag. The high-performance basis is the 48 volt electrical subsystem, which also provides the energy for the electromechanical active roll stabilisation.

"These innovations enable the new Audi SQ7 TDI to demonstrate "Vorsprung durch Technik" in practice", said Knirsch. "We feel honoured that the jury has chosen the new Audi SQ7 TDI as the recipient of the 'Autocar Innovation Award'".

There is nothing comparable with electromechanical active roll stabilization among any of its competitors. This system significantly reduces side tilt of the car and paves the way for firm, sporty handling. The result is that the car rolls less on bends. The SQ7 TDI achieves higher lateral acceleration and thus faster cornering. The electromechanical active roll stabilization, like the electric powered compressor (EPC), draws its power from the new 48 volt electrical subsystem.

The SQ7 TDI is the first Audi to feature this high-performance voltage system. A DC/DC converter connects the 48 volt electrical subsystem to the 12 volt electrical system. To meet the high power requirements and short-term electricity requirements of the electromechanical active roll stabilization and electric powered compressor, there is a separate 48 volt lithium-ion battery for the electrical subsystem beneath the luggage compartment. Its peak output is up to 13 kilowatts.

Autocar paid tribute to this Vorsprung durch Technik with the "Innovation Award" for outstanding technical developments.

The all-new Audi SQ7 TDI arrives in Australia in the final quarter of 2016.

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