Audi Q8
Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons underscores the strong character of the SUV coupé. Newly designed headlights and taillights harness digitalization to offer personalization options. Drivers benefit from a greater range of front vision thanks to laser technology and even more visibility and expression in the rear with digital OLED taillights.
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Audi Q8 SUV
Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons underscores the strong character of the SUV coupé. Newly designed headlights and taillights harness digitalization to offer personalization options. Drivers benefit from a greater range of front vision thanks to laser technology and even more visibility and expression in the rear with digital OLED taillights.
Audi RS Q8 SUV
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)
Audi RS 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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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)
Audi Q8 SUV TFSI equattro
The Audi Q8 55 TFSI equattro and the Q8 60 TFSI equattro are the plug-in hybrid versions (PHEV) in the model range. A compact electric motor supports the 3.0 TFSI engine. The new liquid-cooled lithium battery in the rear can now store a 22 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) of energy. This results in electric ranges of up to 90 km according to WLTP EAER city or up to 85 km WLTP EAER combined. New options such as all-wheel steering and electromechanical active roll stabilization (eAWS) ensure a dynamic driving experience.
Audi Q8 (until 2023)
The Audi Q8 impresses with the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé and the practical talents of a large SUV. The spacious interior, variable luggage compartment, state-of-the-art operating and suspension technologies, and intelligent assistance systems make the Audi Q8 a confident companion for business and recreation.
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Powertrain with three-liter TFSI V6 engine and powerful electric motor New battery with 17.9 kWh, electric range of up to 59 kilometers (36.7 mi) (NEDC) Variants with system output of 340 kW (462 PS) or 280 kW (381 PS)
Electric range of up to 59 kilometers (36.7 mi) in the NEDC (47 kilometers (29.2 mi) in the WLTP cycle), a sporty character, and great everyday usability: Audi is presenting the Q8 with plug-in hybrid drive. The new model closes the last gap in the Q8 range and provides an innovative combination of efficiency and power. The SUV Coupé is available in two performance versions. The Q8 55 TFSI equattro achieves a system output of 280 kW (381 PS). The Q8 60 TFSI equattro even achieves a system output of 340 kW (462 PS).
Audi is continuing its electrification offensive with the Q8TFSI equattro: The SUV Coupé is already the seventh model with plug-in hybrid drive that has been newly introduced on the market since mid-2019.
With 471 kW (640 PS) and 850 Nm of torque, the new RS Q8 performance takes the top position among models from Audi Sport GmbH An expressive exterior and new, lighter* wheels significantly sharpen the appearance of Audi’s most powerful SUV yet again With a time of 7:36.698 minutes, the RS Q8 performance sets a new best time for production SUVs on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit Audi Sport boss Rolf Michl: "The RS Q8 performance owes its lap record to the interplay of the V8 engine and chassis components as well as the passion of the Audi Sport GmbH team for absolute performance."
Audi is rounding out the Audi Q8 model range, not only with the new RS Q8 with an output of 441 kW (600 PS) but is adding a new, second version to the top model in the series: the RS Q8 performance . Its increased output of 471 kW (640 PS) makes the SUV the most powerful series-produced combustion model in the history of Audi Sport GmbH. Both vehicles boast outstanding driving dynamics thanks to an optimized, self-locking center differential while guaranteeing an equally impressive suitability for everyday use.