The Audi RS Q8 has won the 2021 Drive Car of the Year "Best Sports Performance SUV".
Audi RS Q8
We’ve raised a bit of a monster.
The most powerful SUV coupé from Audi Sport: the Audi RS Q8 with an output of 441 kW. In addition to its RS performance, it impresses with its exceptional versatility - both in terms of driving experience and design. Already receiving a world-class performance accolade, the Audi RS Q8 is the fastest SUV around the famous Nürburgring with a lap time of 7 minutes and 42.2 seconds, which is faster than a first generation R8 V10 plus around the same circuit.
A force of nature
The figures tell some of the story but can’t effectively convey the emotions or sensations when the 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 is unleashed in the Audi RS Q8. With 441 kW of power, an incredible 800 Nm of torque and quattro permanent all-wheel drive, the sprint from standstill to 100km/h is all over in a mere 3.8 seconds#. Yet with its clever 48V mild hybrid system and cylinder on demand technology, the Audi RS Q8 can seamlessly deactivate a whole bank of cylinders for efficiency when that extraordinary urge is not required.
High supercar performance in figures
Power output
441
kW
Acceleration
3.8
s
0 to 100 km/h#
Torque
800
Nm
Maximum
#Please note figures are sourced from overseas data where equipment levels by model variant may vary.
Overseas model with optional equipment shown.