Program for Germany, Status: 05/28/2025 1/2 AudiRS Q8 SUV TFSI Engine / electrics Engine type V8 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valveplay compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 /9.7 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 441 (600) / 6000 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 800 (590.0) / 2200 - 4500 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e-bis Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 3 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 On-board voltage 2 in volts 48 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential Type of rear axle differential quattro sport Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 4.714 / 3.143 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 2.106 / 1.667 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 1.285 / 1.000 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.839 / 0.667 Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 -3.317 / 3.204 / - Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 295 / 40 ZR 22 Wheels (basic) Cast aluminum flow forming 10 J x 22 Steering Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 13.3 Turning circle in m (ft) 13.3 (43.6) Brake system Dual-circuit brake system with black/white split for front/rear axles; front: aluminum fixed calipers; rear: floating calipers with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 420 / 370 (16.5 / 14.6) Performance / fuel Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed) Acceleration, 0-100
Program for Germany, Status: 05/28/2025 1/2 AudiRS Q8 SUV performance TFSI Engine / electrics Engine type V8 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, continuous intake and exhaust camshaft adjustment, hydraulic valveplay compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 /9.7 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 471 (640) / 6000 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 850 (626.9) / 2300 - 4500 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e-bis Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 3 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 On-board voltage 2 in volts 48 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential Type of rear axle differential quattro sport Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 4.714 / 3.143 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 2.106 / 1.667 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 1.285 / 1.000 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.839 / 0.667 Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 -3.317 / 3.204 / - Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 295 / 40 ZR 22 Wheels (basic) Cast aluminum flow forming 10 J x 22 Steering Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 13.3 Turning circle in m (ft) 13.3 (43.6) Brake system Dual-circuit brake system with black/white split for front/rear axles; front: aluminum fixed calipers; rear: floating calipers with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 440 / 370 (17.3 / 14.6) Performance / fuel Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed) Acceleration
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The RS Q8 is the top model within the Audi SUV family and emphasizes the sporty positioning of the Q8 in all respects. In addition to an even more dynamic exterior appearance, new design packages continue the sporty look in the interior. The V8 biturbo of the product upgrade delivers 600 hp and 800 Newton meters. Together with perfected suspension components, the RS Q8 takes sportiness to a new level.
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Engine type V8 engine
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 / 9.7
Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 441 (600) / 6000
Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 800 (590.0) / 2200 - 4500
Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed)
Top speed optional in km/h (mph) 280 (174.0) / 305 (189.5)
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) 3.8
Fuel consumption, combined in l/100 km (US mpg) 13.6 - 13.0 (17.3 - 18.1)
CO2 emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 310 - 295 (498.9 - 474.8)
CO2 class G
Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2315 (5103.7) / 2390 (5269.0) / 3015 (6646.9)
AudiRS Q8 SUV performance
The RS Q8 performance is the new top model within the Audi SUV family and emphasizes the sporty positioning of the Q8 in all respects. In addition to an even more dynamic exterior appearance, new design packages continue the sporty look in the interior. The product upgrade gives the addition to the regular RS Q8 640 hp and 850 Newton meters, making it the most powerful combustion engine in the Audi range and setting a real exclamation mark in terms of agility and driving performance. Together with perfected chassis components, the RS Q8 performance takes sportiness to a new level.
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Videos
Engine type V8 engine
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 /9.7
Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 471 (640) / 6000
Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 850 (626.9) / 2300 - 4500
Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed)
Top speed optional in km/h (mph) 280 (174.0) / 305 (189.5)
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) 3.6
Fuel consumption, combined in l/100 km (US mpg) 13.6 - 13.1 (17.3 - 18.0)
CO2 emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 310 - 297 (498.9 - 478.0)
CO2 class G
Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2275 (5015.5) / 2350 (5180.9) / 3015 (6646.9)
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