The new season of the Dakar Rally starts this weekend, and on that occasion, Audi prepared a special edition of its SUV, the Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. The car is based on Audi’s largest electric SUV, the Q8 55 e-tron quattro, and will be produced in 1,000 units.

The car will be available in black, white and gray, but regardless of the choice, the lower body parts and wheel arches will be in black. The SUV is additionally raised by 65 mm and has a 57 mm wider wheel track compared to the Q8 55 e-tron quattro. It is equipped with a roof rack that can carry 40 kg of cargo.

The interior is equipped with the S line package and special floor mats with markings. The backgrounds of the infotainment screen feature sandy themes, and an indicator of the current inclination of the SUV is also available. In the interior, there is no protective cage or special communication system typical for motorsport.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar will be powered by two electric motors with a total output of 402 hp (296 kW) and 490 lb-ft (664 Nm) of torque. It will reach 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, and thanks to the 106 kWh battery, it will have a range of 450 kilometers.

Each copy of the Edition Dakar will cost 120,000 euros, while the German manufacturer announced that it will also produce 99 copies in RS Q e-tron colors at a price of 130,000 euros.

Source: Audi

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