Audi RS Q8 is one of the honors of its makers. That is the reflection of high engineering knowledge. This cars engine gives the out put of 591-hp (441-kW) and also 800-Nm (590-lbf) of torque. That a good range for the SUV. The other sportier Q8 is more powerful than regular one but, that’s not the end of story. Audi is opening a new option, they Hybrid version.
By the hybrid option of Audi RS Q8, this car hits higher top speed. This is named Audi Q8 TFSI E Quattro which is the Audi’s plug-in hybrid coupe-SUV. New car is going to be delivered to the customers in two different versions of Audi Q8 55 TFSI E Quattro and Q8 60 TFSI E Quattro.
Audi Q8 55 TFSI E Quattro and Q8 60 TFSI E Quattro both have the 3.0-lit turbocharged TFSI V6 with 340 hp (250 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. This unit is under the latest Euro 6 AP emission standards. Also, the synchronous machine (PSM) electric motor and a 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is supportable.
When it comes to the battery the new-generation package that has a 0.5 kWh larger capacity than before is used. Also, battery is 40-kg lighter. The new version is just capable of the latest generation battery.
So, what makes the Q8 better than before? The more powerful Audi Q8 60 TFSI E Quattro has 462 hp (340 kW) power and deliver 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque to the wheels. Also, it accelerates from 0 to 62 miles per hour (0-100 kilometers per hour) in 5.4 seconds. The Q8 55 TFSI E Quattro has 381 hp (280 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of system torque. On the other hand, this version is 0.4 seconds slower in the 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration.
The Audi Q8 60 TFSI E Quattro can with single charge travel up to 45-kilometers and the other version travels 47-kilometers. New Q8 PHEV is going to see the European market with the starting tag €75,351 or $88,464 at the current exchange rates for the Q8 55 TFSI E Quattro.
The more expensive version has the S line exterior face, like the LED headlights, air suspension sport, and also 21-inch wheels.