An absentee at the unveiling of the facelift model at the IAA in Munich last September, Audi has taken the wraps off of the updated RS Q8 that officially becomes its most powerful SUV since the diesel engine Q7 V12 TDI.
Record holderShown in its original form at the Los Angeles International Auto Showat the end of 2019, the revisions not only builds on those of the regular Q8, but includes a new Performance variant similar to the RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback.
Officially the fastest SUV to have rounded the NrburgringNordschleifewith a time of seven minutes 36.698 seconds, the RS Q8 retains the twin-turbocharged 4.0 TFSI engine with mild-hybrid assistance, but as mentioned, with more power in the case of the Performance.
New outsideAesthetically, the enhancements comprises standard Matrix LED or optional Matrix laser light diodes, the Audi Sport front apron and Singleframe grille finished in gloss black or matte grey with a honeycomb pattern, the Audi Sport rear bumper and diffuser, and carbon inserts on the Performance.
Riding on 22-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels with milled Y-spoke 23-inches being optional, the final exterior change involves the addition of three new colours; Sakhir Gold, Chili Red and Ascari Red.
