The Audi RS Q8 has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 2.07 crore ex showroom. This is the seconds RS model to launched in India in the span of two months after the RS7 Sportback. The Audi RS Q8 is the fastest production SUV around the Nurgburgring Nordschleife with a lap time of 7 minutes and 42 seconds.
The Audi Rs Q8 is powered by a 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 TFSI petrol engine that puts out 600 hp and 800 Nm of torque. The motor features a mild-hybrid system (MHEV) with a 48-volt main on-board electrical system. It goes from 0 to 100 kph in 3.8 seconds and a standard top speed of 250 kph. Opting for the RS Dynamic Package Plus will unlock the 305 kph top speed. The engine comes mated to an eight speed automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels via the quattro all wheel drive system. The engine also features cylinder on demand that shuts down cylinders when not required.
The feature list includes All-wheel steering, RS roof spoiler, Audi’s Virtual cockpit, Sport Adaptive Air Suspension, 2 RS modes for personalized drive settings, 23 inch 5 Y Spoke Diamond Turned alloys, 4 zone climate control with Air Quality Control, electric tail gate with gesture control, RS Sport steering wheel and Sport seats with RS embossing.
The options list comprises of Black styling package with logos in black, panoramic sunroof, Head-up display, Matrix LED headlights, RS Sports exhaust, a B&O Advanced Sound system with 3D sound.
Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “We are thrilled to bring the record setting Audi RS Q8 to India. It’s an all-in-one model that is at home in the rough as it is on the racetrack. The Audi RS Q8 is an agile beast and is a true high-performance sports model under its aggressive exterior. It’s massive twin-turbo V8 with 600hp and 800 Nm of torque propels the car to 100kph from standstill in under four seconds. We are confident that the Audi RS Q8 will have a magnetic pull for luxury sports cars aficionados.”
