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Audi RS Q8 with 1,000 HP

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The RS Q8 is the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet and is now the basis for a new Mansory project. The German tuning company has made it better and more powerful.

This car is a true beast in the world of SUVs, and it showed it on one of the most famous tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where it set the fastest lap time in the production SUV category. Last year, a refreshed version was presented, powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 306 km/h.

The Mansory version has a black body and a yellow leather-covered interior. The leather can also be seen on the body details, rims and huge brake calipers. At Mansory, the most attention was paid to increasing power. Under the bonnet is still a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine, but with 1,000 hp and 1,250 Nm of torque. While Mansory hasn’t revealed performance data, what we do know is that the car gets a modified ECU, new turbochargers, new water-cooled intercoolers, more open air filters, new tailpipes and a new exhaust system.

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2025 Audi RS Q8 and RS Q8 Performance

At the end of 2023, Audi presented redesigned editions of the Q8 model, and now it’s time for the refreshed RS Q8 and RS Q8 Performance, which is Audi’s most powerful SUV ever.

Audi equipped both versions with an electromechanical active stabilization system. This system works in a way that two small electric motors, positioned between the halves of the stabilizers, activate the stabilizers in the opposite direction when turning and thus reduce the tilting of the vehicle. There’s also a mechanical center differential and adaptive air suspension that can adjust the car’s height by up to 90 millimeters, 420mm discs with ten-piston brake calipers (the RS Q8 Performance comes with 440mm front and 370mm rear carbon ceramic discs), and a set of 23″ wheels.

Also, customers can now choose from three new metallic colors: Sakhir Gold, Ascari Blue and Chili Red. The RS Q8 has new mirror housings, a front spoiler, window details and a rear diffuser, while the RS Q8 Performance has matte carbon mirrors, a front spoiler and a matte gray rear diffuser. The interior comes in three equipment packages (red, gray and blue) which include perforated sports seats, Dinamica microfiber on the center console and an Alcantara steering wheel.

When it comes to the powertrain, both versions are powered by a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine that in the RS Q8 delivers 600 hp (447 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque at 2,200 – 4,500 rpm. That’s enough power to push the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The RS Q8 Performance is slightly more powerful and delivers 641 hp (478 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, which is enough for acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). The engine is paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

Speaking of the price, the RS Q8 starts at 141,900 euros, while the RS Q8 Performance is slightly more expensive and costs 155,700 euros.

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Manhart RQ 900

Manhart Performance has upgraded another Audi model. This time it’s the RQ 900, a high-performance SUV based on the Audi RS Q8.

The Audi RS Q8 is powered by a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine with 600 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, which allows it to reach 62 mph (100 km / h) in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km / h). This is more than a good result for a car that weighs almost 2.4 tons. However, that did not impress Manhart.

The RQ 900 is powered by the same V8 engine but with 918 hp and 870 lb-ft (1,180 Nm) of torque. This is still better than Mansory, ABT and MTM, and is currently the second most powerful tuned Audi RS Q8 behind Wheelsandmore’s 996 hp beast.

To achieve high performance, Manhart has installed a new intercooler and a turbo performance kit. Wider fenders, front splitter, rear spoiler, and a new stainless steel exhaust system with four 100 mm exhaust pipes with ceramic or carbon finish have been installed. The RQ 900 has an adjustable suspension that allows lowering by 30 or 40 mm.

Inside, there are leather upholstery with decorative stitching, Manhart floor mats, and “golden” details on the dashboard, steering wheel and doors.

The RQ 900 will use MANHART Classic Line rims with 24-inch tires measuring 295/30 ZR24 and 355/25 ZR24.

Price list of the upgrade package without VAT:

  • performance improvements $ 26,699 (€ 22,500)
  • body kit $ 29,547 (€ 24,900)
  • decals $ 996 (€ 839.5)
  • wheels $ 11,748 (€ 9,900)
  • suspension-lowering software $ 987 (€ 831.93)
  • exhaust / downpipes $ 10,012 (€ 8,437.82)
  • interior upgrades $ 35,480 (€ 29,900)
    Total $ 79,989 (€ 67,409.25)

Source: Manhart Performance