Audi Introduces the High-Performance RS Model of the Q8, the ‘New Audi RS Q8’ Facelift,
RS Q8./Photo: Audi Korea,
, “Audi Korea announced on the 24th that it will launch the ultra-high-performance flagship sports utility vehicle (SUV), ‘The New Audi RS Q8 Performance,’ and start sales on the 27th.”,
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, ‘The New Audi RS Q8 Performance is a high-performance RS model developed by Audi Sport GmbH, based on the top-of-the-line model in the Audi SUV lineup, the New Audi Q8. This newly launched New Audi RS Q8 Performance is a facelift model that recorded a lap time of 7 minutes 36 seconds 698 milliseconds at the Nürburgring Green Hell in the summer of 2024, earning the title of ‘the fastest mass-produced SUV’ in Audi’s history.’,
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, ‘It offers a distinct luxury by blending spaciousness, various functions for the driver, elegant and emotional design of a luxury coupe, and powerful performance. It newly applies air intakes, a modern grille design, and a hexagonal frameless single frame, and features a matte carbon package and 23-inch 5-Y spoke matte contrasting black wheels.’,
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, ‘The New Audi RS Q8 Performance is equipped with a more powerful V8 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo gasoline direct-injection engine and an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, boasting a maximum output increased by 40 horsepower to 640 horsepower and a maximum torque of 86.68 kg.m, compared to the base model. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 305 km/h (safety-limited) and a combined fuel efficiency of 6.5 km/l (city fuel efficiency 5.8 km/l, highway fuel efficiency 7.7 km/l). Additionally, combined with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system, it offers dynamic and agile yet stable driving.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, it features adaptive air suspension sports with controlled damping, providing comfortable and easy driving both on race tracks and off-road. The RS dedicated dampers show distinct differences between comfort-focused settings and extreme sporty settings, allowing the body height to be adjusted by up to 90 mm according to driving situations and driver preferences.’,
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, ‘The exterior of the New Audi RS Q8 Performance is characterized by Audi’s latest design language and technology. It completes the intense impression typical of RS models by applying a matte carbon package to the single frame, side mirrors, front lip, rear diffuser line, and taillight garnish. Additionally, newly designed air intakes, logos, modern grille design, hexagonal frameless single frame, and RS ceramic brake system with large red calipers complemented by 23-inch 5-Y spoke matte contrasting black wheels, showcase a dynamic and strong exterior.’,
, ‘Its interior extensively applies Dinamica and Alcantara for a more luxurious atmosphere. It features matte carbon twill inlays, aluminum pedals, black headlining (Dinamica), red stitching, perforation, and Valcona leather sports plus seats with the RS logo, accentuated by red-edged black seat belts. The top of the dashboard, door armrest, and shoulder are covered in a Nappa leather package, while the shift lever, steering wheel, side of the center console, and door panels feature an Alcantara/Dinamica package, capturing Audi’s sophisticated design sensibility.’,
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, ‘The New Audi RS Q8 Performance supports convenient and safe driving with various driver assistance systems and infotainment functions. It aids safe parking with ‘Park Assist Plus’ and ‘Parking System Plus,’ along with ‘Surround View Display’ and ‘360° Camera.’ It is also equipped with advanced safety systems such as ‘Pre-Sense 360°’, ‘Head-Up Display,’ and ‘Adaptive Cruise Assist.’’,
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, ‘In addition, it maintains a comfortable interior with features such as an anti-glare rearview mirror, 4-zone automatic air conditioning, a premium air package (ionizer), and a smoker package. Standard equipment includes an electric trunk (with closing and kick-motion opening), electric side mirrors (with folding, heating, anti-glare, and memory functions), soft door closing, electric luggage cover, rear seat electric sunshade, and a manual rear window sunshade.’,
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, ‘The price of the New Audi RS Q8 Performance is 192.02 million KRW (including VAT, reflecting the individual consumption tax reduction).’,
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