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Date Posted: 25 June 2024
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Both vehicles offer exceptional driving dynamics due to an optimized, self-locking centre differential, while also ensuring remarkable suitability for daily use. The exteriors of the RS Q8 and RS Q8 Performance are inspired by the recently upgraded Q8, and new equipment packages provide greater flexibility for customization.
The RS Q8 SUV and RS Q8 SUV Performance come with adaptive air suspension sport with controlled damping, tuned specifically for RS models, to balance sportiness and comfort. The ride height of both versions can change by up to 90mm.
** Full UK pricing and specification will be announced soon **
With the new Audi RS Q8 SUV and RS Q8 SUV Performance, Audi Sport GmbH is putting more emphasis on the sporty feel of these high-performance SUVs. The front end has a new apron with noticeable air intakes, a unique honeycomb design, and a blade in shiny black (matte grey on the RS Q8 SUV Performance) making them both stand out as top models. The large single frame grille now has a three-dimensional honeycomb structure. The rear section also highlights their top-of-the-range status. The two oval tailpipes, typical of an RS model, are paired with a diffuser between them, divided by a reflector.
The new RS Q8 SUV is sure to impress with its 600PS and 800Nm of torque, available between 2,200 and 4,500rpm. Its twin-turbocharged V8 engine offers excellent driving performance, accelerating from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 155mph. The RS Q8 SUV Performance has even more power, with 640PS and 850Nm of torque, accelerating from 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and reaching a top speed of 174mph. This is the most powerful engine Audi Sport GmbH has ever produced. The new, lighter RS sport exhaust system reduces back pressure, boosting the RS Q8 SUV Performance's power and giving it a sportier sound.
The RS Q8 SUV and RS Q8 SUV Performance offer a variety of new paint colours, including metallic options like Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue, and Chili Red. Audi Exclusive also provides custom paint finishes upon request. The RS Q8 SUV features black exterior mirrors, front spoiler elements, and window and rear diffuser trims, while the performance version has matte carbon mirrors, front spoiler elements, and a matte grey rear diffuser, with other parts in high-gloss black.
New 23-inch light-alloy wheels with a 6-Y spoke design and 295/35 tyres give the upgraded RS Q8 SUV a unique look. These wheels are also available in various finishes, including metallic black, matte Neodymium Gold, and burnished silk matte grey. Both top models come standard with 22-inch 10-spoke light-alloy wheels.
Interior design packages are available in red, grey, or blue (exclusive to the RS Q8 SUV Performance). These include contrasting stitching on the centre console, floor mats, steering wheel, and seat belt edges. The blue package features Ocean Blue seat belts. The steering wheel is covered in Alcantara, and the selector lever knob and centre console are covered in Dinamica microfiber, made from recycled PET fibres. Perforated sports seats with honeycomb stitching also feature contrasting stitching in the chosen package colour. Decorative inlays are available in aluminium with Race Anthracite, matte Carbon Twill, or Grey Oak. The RS Q8 SUV Performance also offers diagonal brushed black aluminium inlays.
Special features of the RS Q8 SUV Performance include an entrance LED projecting "RS performance" onto the ground and a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus with a shift light indicator in manual mode. This indicator changes from green to yellow to red, signalling the optimal time to change gears, similar to motorsports. Launch Control maximizes acceleration potential, shown via symbols in the Audi virtual cockpit.
Contact our Sales Team in Belfast Audi on 02890097152 or Portadown Audi on 02838633513 to find out more.
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