MOST POWERFUL AUDI SUV EVER: THE NEW RS Q8 PERFORMANCE

Developed by Audi Sport, it holds the Nurburgring lap record for production SUVs

- 

A udi has once again set the standard for driving dynamics with the new RS Q8 Performance, which presently holds the fastest lap record for production SUVs at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7 minutes and 36.698 seconds.

The model, developed by high-performance division Audi Sport, is the most powerful SUV the brand has ever produced. It is equipped with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine generating 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque.

An 8-speed transmission delivers the new RS Q8 Performance's power output to Audi's acclaimed quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. This combination of power, precision, and poise allows the super SUV to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds. Top speed is 305 km/h, further underscoring the model's capabilities on the track and beyond.

The new RS Q8 Performance's record lap time is made possible by numerous enhancements to its power plant and chassis components.