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12/17/2019
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Audi RS Q8
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Exterior design and lighting technology

  • High-performance SUV coupé with RS-specific exterior design: 5,012 mm (197.3 in) long, 2,190 mm (86.2 in) wide, 1,708 mm (67.2 in) tall
  • Body widening via strips: wheel arches flared up to 10 mm (0.4 in)
  • Octagonal Singleframe with RS-specific radiator grille and RS honeycomb grille
  • RS exhaust system with one oval tailpipe on each side
  • Alloy wheels in 22-inch or, optionally, 23-inch format
  • Standard LED headlights, optional RS matrix LED headlights with tinted panels and RS-specific animation in the front and rear lights
  • Striking light strip between the rear lights, with optional RS-specific animation
  • Three styling packages add highlights in gloss black, carbon or matt aluminum to the exterior
  • Audi rings and RS logos in gloss black upon request
  • Nine exterior paint finishes, including one solid paint finish and eight metallic and pearl effect tones
  • Additional customization options available through the Audi exclusive program

Engine and transmission

  • Strong RS performance, high efficiency: 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 with 441 kW (600 PS) at an engine speed of 6,000 rpm and 800 Nm (590.0 lb-ft) of torque remains consistent within an engine speed range from 2,200 to 4,500 rpm.
  • Zero to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 3.8 seconds; only 13.7 seconds to 200 km/h (124.3 mph)
  • Top speed can be extended to as much as 305 km/h (189.52 mph) with the dynamic package plus
  • Mild-hybrid system (MHEV) based on the 48-volt main electrical system enables gliding with the engine switched off, fast restart and an extended stop/start range
  • Cylinder on demand (COD) system for shutting off four of the eight cylinders in low-load ranges
  • Power transmission via eight-speed tiptronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive

Suspension

  • Front and rear axle, each designed as five-link constructions
  • Standard all-wheel steering
  • Standard adaptive air suspension sport with controlled damping and RS-specific damper tuning
  • The air suspension varies the body’s ride height by up to 90 millimeters (3.5 in).
  • Wide spread of the driving characteristics across Audi drive select with eight profiles, including off-road
  • New RS1 and RS2 modes can be customized and saved individually in MMI touch response – allowing quick access via the “RS MODE” steering wheel button
  • Option: Electromechanical roll stabilization (EAWS) minimizes lateral movements
  • Optional sport differential for active drive torque distribution between the rear wheels
  • Stable: Optional ten-piston RS ceramic brake system with large ceramic discs measuring 440 mm (17.3 in) at the front and 370 mm (14.6 in) at the rear

Interior, colors and materials

  • Interior design with clean styling, harmonious fusion of architecture and operating concept, slender instrument panel, lines with a strong horizontal orientation
  • Two large touchscreens with diagonals of 8.6 and 10.1 inches; moreover, only a few buttons and dials
  • Color highlights in the interior: RS design package available in red or gray
  • Option for even more luxury: RS sport seats in Valcona leather featuring a honeycomb pattern and RS embossing with ventilation and massage function
  • Luggage compartment with a capacity of between 605 l (21.4 cu ft) and 1,755 l (62.0 cu ft)

Controls, infotainment and driver assist systems


All terms marked in the text are explained in detail in the technology lexicon at www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/technology-lexicon.

The equipment, data and prices specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.