# Powerfully Upgraded Cars The Audi AZ Sportback 3.0 Competition is a Diesel Audi A7 on Steroids By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a7-sportback-30 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-a7-tdi-competition/33090/) & [audi-mediaservices](https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2014/07/14/audi_a7_sportback.html) The [Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l) is a more [powerful version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv) of the regular Audi A7 3.0 TDI, and also features special styling cuies to celebrate 25 years of Audi's TDI technology. The vehicle features an advanced version of the A7's 3.0-liter [twin-turbo diesel engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1). The vehicle is capable of an extra 6 hp, raising its power output up to 326 horse power. It is capable of producing 480 pounds-feet of torque, and produces between 1,400 and 2,800 RPM. Despite this powerful specs, the engine still meets Euro 6 emissions standards. In addition to these power upgrades, the Audo A7 Sportback 3.0 competition also boasts a special overboost function that briefly gives drivers an extra 20 horse power under full acceleration. This features allows the vehicle to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Advanced Diesel Engines:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop advanced diesel engines with more power and improved emissions standards. - **Power Boost Technology:** Potential for integrating power boost technology into vehicles for extra acceleration during full acceleration. - **Celebrating Milestones:** Trend of creating special edition vehicles to celebrate milestones and commemorate technological advancements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive manufacturers to create powerful diesel engines with improved emissions standards. - **Automotive Technology:** Opportunity for automotive technology companies to develop power boost technologies for enhanced acceleration in vehicles. - **Special Edition Vehicles:** Trend of creating special edition vehicles presents opportunities for automotive companies to commemorate technological achievements and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Beastly Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-55-etron.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [All-Electric Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-audi-q8-etron-edition-dakar.md)