Audi RS Q8 – all-wheel drive premium coupe-crossover full-size class and, at the same time, the “commander in chief” Q-family in the lineup of the German automaker. The car, flaunting “stuffing” from Lamborghini Urus, combines (at least, according to representatives of the company) versatility SUV, sports car performance and elegance of a coupe…
The Audi RS Q8 made its world debut in November 2019 on the stands of the international Los Angeles Auto Show, and even before its official release, the crossover managed to set a record time on the Nürburgring circuit, becoming the fastest of the production SUVs.
It is noteworthy, but this car was actually a “disguise”, slightly simplified and not so insanely expensive Lamborghini Urus, as in technical terms they are twins. Outwardly it is not difficult to recognize Audi Q8 RS-version comparing to “civil” model – extreme essence of coupe-crossover is more aggressive perimeter of the body, grille with honeycomb pattern, oval exhaust system, aerodynamic spoiler on the roof edge and the original wheels of 23 inch. The high-performance SUV has a length of 5012 mm, its width fits in 1998 mm, and height does not exceed 1694 mm. The wheelbase of the five-door extends to 2998 mm, and its ground clearance is 164 to 254 mm (due to the presence of pneumatic suspension).
Interior of Audi RS Q8 as a whole repeats the standard “brother” and the design and workmanship, but still differs from it with sports details – “charged” car can be recognized by RS-graphics virtual instruments with pronounced horizontal lines, steering wheel with truncated rim, front bucket seats and specific RS-decor. The extreme coupe-crossover is practical: its interior can accommodate a driver and four passengers, and the trunk is designed to carry from 605 to 1755 liters of luggage (depending on the position of the rear sofa backrest).
Technical Specifications
The Audi RS Q8 is powered by a 4.0 liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine with V-shaped architecture, aluminum block, two Twin Scroll turbochargers, variable inlet and outlet timing, variable capacity pump and electronically controlled valves, generating 600 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 800 Nm of torque at 2200-4500 rpm. This crossover is also a so-called moderate hybrid, equipped with a starter-generator, 48-volt grid and brake energy recovery technology, which together allow the main “heart” to work more efficiently.
By default, the car is equipped with 8-band hydromechanical “automatic” ZF and a permanent four-wheel drive quattro with asymmetric self-locking interwheel differential Torsen (normal traction is distributed in the ratio “40:60”, but up to 70% of torque can go forward, and up to 87% – back, depending on conditions), as well as the active rear differential, which can control the traction vector.
Dynamics, speed and consumption From a place up to 100 km / h extreme coupe-crossover “shot” after 3.8 seconds, and acceleration to 200 km / h it fits in 13.7 seconds. In the “base” maximum possibilities of a five-door are limited at the level of 250 km/h, but for extra charge “an electronic collar” can move either up to 280 km/h, or even up to 305 km/h. As for consumption, the passport car requires an average of 12.1 liters of fuel for each combined “hundred” of mileage.
Constructional peculiarities
In general, from a structural point of view Audi RS Q8 repeats the “civilian” model – modular platform MLB second generation in the basis, supporting a body with the widest application of high-strength steel and aluminum, independent double wishbone in front and multilever behind, steering mechanism with active electric ZF booster, as well as ventilated disc brakes on all wheels. In this case, the standard RS-crossover can boast adaptive air suspension, anti-roll bars technology with active roll stabilizers, fully controlled chassis with steering rear wheels and front brakes with 10-piston calipers, and as an option it relies on a braking system with carbon-ceramic devices.