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 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.
Information on the predecessor Audi Q8
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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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.
With 471 kW (640 PS) and 850 Nm of torque, the RS Q8 performance is the ideal companion on the winding country roads of Spain and the ParcMotor Castellolí The suspension components secure the RS Q8 performance the title of record holder on the Nordschleife and also ensure first-class driving pleasure off the racetrack Chassis developer Roland Waschkau: "The RS Q8 performance perfectly combines suitability for everyday use and sporty attributes"
The sun is already hovering over the Mediterranean, the temperature is in double digits, and the conditions are almost ideal. We meet Roland Waschkau, responsible for the chassis development of the RS Q8 performance, in front of the hotel in Sitges. He points to the most powerful production vehicle with a combustion engine in Audi's history. His enthusiasm for the car is written all over his face. "The RS Q8 performance combines everyday practicality and sporty attributes like no other vehicle," enthuses the developer. The new performance version of the RS Q8 is the highest configuration level of its model series.