RSQ8 2018-2024

Audi RSQ8 (2018 – Present, C8):

The Audi RSQ8 is the flagship performance SUV from Audi Sport, combining the practicality and presence of a large SUV with the heart and soul of a supercar. Sharing its platform and engine with the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the RSQ8 delivers blistering speed, luxury, and everyday usability in one commanding package.

Engine & Performance

Under the hood of the RSQ8 lies a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 TFSI engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, delivering both efficiency and extreme performance.

• Standard RSQ8:
  • 600 PS (591 hp) and 800 Nm of torque.
  • 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
• RSQ8 Performance (introduced 2023):
  • 640 PS (631 hp) and 850 Nm of torque.
  • 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.

The engine is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system with sport differential, ensuring immense traction and agile handling despite the SUV’s size. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, with optional packages raising it to 280 km/h or 305 km/h.

The mild-hybrid system enables coasting with the engine off and recaptures braking energy, while cylinder-on-demand technology shuts down four cylinders under light loads for improved efficiency.

Key Features of the Audi RSQ8 (2018 – Present):

Performance:

• Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8 TFSI with mild-hybrid system.
• Power: 600 PS (591 hp) or 640 PS (631 hp) in Performance models.
• Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in as little as 3.6 seconds.
• Top Speed: Up to 305 km/h with the Dynamic Package Plus.

Drivetrain & Handling:

• quattro all-wheel drive with sport differential.
• RS Adaptive Air Suspension or optional RS Sport Suspension with DRC.
• Standard all-wheel steering for superior agility.
• Optional carbon-ceramic brakes for maximum braking performance.