As if the Audi RS7 needed any more grunt... Apparently, though - it did. Meet the Audi RS7 Performance.

With more power and more torque than the standard RS7, the performance model takes the five-door swoopy coupe even further into supercar territory.

We're talking 445kW of power, 750Nm of torque and a headspin-inducing 0-100km/h time of just 3.7 seconds. Top speed? A measly 305km/h.

The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 in this thing is immensely satisfying. There's just so much urge, and the noise is enough to give you blisters on your eardrums.

There's just so much power - before you know it you're pushing into Aussie jail-time territory on the speedometer,

The eight-speed automatic transmission is exceptional for the most part, but it can be a little slow when manually downshifting at big pace. In auto, though, it seems to know what is required.

But the most amazing thing about the RS7 is that it can be as sharp as a scalpel or as smooth as a butter knife

It's that duality that makes the RS7 so impressive - it's a consummate highway cruiser, but also a mind-bending cornering bruiser.

The all wheel drive system allows you plenty of cornering grip and immense amounts of traction when you're accelerating out of the twists as well. But it's also a bit to the detriment of the handling - you are likely to experience some under steer in the tighter corners, and even some very minor torque steer.

Going fast is only any good if you can stop, too - and the optional ceramic brake package on our test car is a must for buyers who want the most out of their money.

So, it's a phenomenal thing to drive. But just look at the thing - it's enormous, but it's beautifully proportioned, with these muscled haunches and that glorious quattro insignia in the front splitter.

And while it's low and sleek, it's roomy inside - a true four-seater super saloon. Our tester had the RS performance design package with a gorgeous blue honeycomb carbon fibre twill, as well as Alcantara just about everywhere you cast your eye.

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