Audi's high-performance flagship SUV 'The New RS Q8 Performance' is released..190.2 million won
Feb 24, 2025
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The New Audi RS Q8 Performance is a high-performance RS model developed by Audi Sport GmbH based on the top-level model 'The New Audi Q8' of the Audi SUV lineup 'Q Series'. The new Audi RS Q8 Performance, which will be released this time, is the most powerful SUV model in Audi's history, achieving a lap time of 7' 36' 698 at the Nurburgring Green Hel in the summer of 2024.
The relaxed space, various functions for the driver, the elegant and emotional design of the luxury coupe and strong performance are harmonized to provide a differentiated luxury. It features an air intake and modern grill design, a new hexagonal frameless single frame, and a mat carbon package and a 23-inch 5-Y spoke mat contrasting black wheel.
V8 Twin Turbo TFSI Engine with Dynamic Performance and Adaptive Air Suspension Sports
The New Audi RS Q8 Performance is equipped with a more powerful V8 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo gasoline direct injection engine and an eight-speed tiptronic transmission, with a maximum output of 640 horsepower and a maximum torque of 86.68 kg.m, up 40 horsepower from the basic model. From standstill to 100 km/h, the acceleration time is 3.6 seconds, the top speed is 305 km/h (safety limit speed), and the fuel efficiency is 6.5 km/l (urban fuel efficiency 5.8 km/l, highway fuel efficiency 7.7 km/l). In addition, the combination with Audi's regular four-wheel drive system, Quattro, provides Audi's own dynamic driving and agile and stable driving.
In addition, it is equipped with an adaptive air suspension sport with controlled damping, making it comfortable and easy to drive off-road as well as race tracks. RS-only dampers clearly differ between comfort-focused and extreme sporty settings, and the vehicle's ride height can be adjusted up to 90 mm depending on the driving situation and the driver's preference.
RS design with alive DNA from Audi Motorsports
The exterior of the 'The New Audi RS Q8 Performance' is characterized by reflecting Audi's latest design language and technology. Matte carbon packages are applied to single frames, side mirrors, front lips, rear diffuser lines, and taillight garnish to complete the intense impression unique to RS models. In addition, the new design of air intake and logo, modern grill design, hexagonal frameless single frame and 23-inch spoke mat contrast black wheel with large red caliper featuring RS ceramic brake system are combined to provide a dynamic yet robust appearance.
In addition, elegance is added with a 'HD matrix LED headlight' with laser headlights and a digital OLED taillight with dynamic turn signals and digital light signatures at the front and back, and excellent visibility is provided by freely adjusting the brightness of light through 'high beam assist'. In addition, acoustic glass, climate glass, headlight washer, panoramic sunroof, and RS roof edge spoilers are installed to effectively block external noise with double-junction soundproof glass.
The interior of the 'The New Audi RS Q8 Performance' is widely applied with Dinamika and Alcantara to provide a more luxurious atmosphere. It features a Valkona Leather Sports Plus seat with Met Carbon Twill Inlay, Aluminum Pedal, Black Headlining (Dinamika), Red Stitch and Perforation, and RS Logo, and added points with a Red Edge Black Seat Belt.
Napa leather packages are applied to the top of the dashboard, door armrest, and shoulder, and Alcantara/Dinamica packages are applied to the shift lever, steering wheel, center console side, and door panels to capture Audi's sophisticated design sensibility. In addition, it offers haptic feedback and aluminum buttons, 3-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel with shift paddle and heating, electric steering wheel column, front seat power, memory, ventilation, massage and front, rear seat heating and rear seat folding seats provide ample additional loading space.
Various driver assistance systems and infotainment for comfortable and safe driving
The New Audi RS Q8 Performance supports convenient and safe driving through various driver support systems and infotainment functions. It is equipped with advanced safety systems such as 'Precense 360°', 'Head-up Display', and 'Adaptive Cruise Assistance' to help safe parking through 'Park Assistance Plus' and 'Parking System Plus', 'Surround View Display' and '360° Camera'.
The dual touch screen and haptic feedback function's 'MMI Navigation Plus and MMI Touch Response' and 'Virtual Cockpit Plus' help the driver to control all vehicle information in an integrated and intuitive manner, and the 'Audi Smartphone Interface' allows the driver to immediately use smartphone content. In addition, the "Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System" (23 channel Vo Core amplifier, 23 speaker, 1,920 watts) and wireless charging, Audi Connect, and front/rear USB ports provide a more enjoyable driving experience.
In addition, it is equipped with anti-glare room mirrors, four-zone automatic air conditioners, premium air packages (ionizers), and smoker packages to keep the interior of the vehicle comfortable, and includes electric trunks (closing and kick motion openings), electric side mirrors (including folding, heating wires, anti-glare and memory functions), soft door closing, electric luggage cover, rear seat electric sunshade, and manual rear window sunshade functions.The price is 190.2 million won.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
