20:15 05-06-2026
Audi Nuvolari: brand returns to the supercar arena with a 1,001 hp V8 hybrid
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, its most powerful production car ever. A 4.0L biturbo V8 paired with three electric motors delivers 1,001 hp. Deliveries start in early 2027.
Audi has officially unveiled the Nuvolari — its first supercar with a high-performance hybrid powertrain. The newcomer is set to become the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the brand’s history: deliveries of the limited series will begin in the first half of 2027, with total production capped at 499 units.
At the heart of the Nuvolari sits a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 that delivers 800 hp and revs to 10,000 rpm. It is supported by three electric motors: two are mounted on the front axle, while a third sits between the mid-mounted V8 and the gearbox. Combined system output reaches 736 kW, or 1,001 hp. The battery is modest by current hybrid standards — 7.3 kWh — but here it is meant not for electric-only driving, but for boosting the system and powering the hybrid logic.
In terms of performance, the Nuvolari plays in the same league as today’s hypercars. Audi claims 0–100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and 0–200 km/h in 6.8 seconds. Top speed exceeds 350 km/h. The company notes that peak figures are achieved under specific conditions: battery temperature above 28°C and a state of charge above 80%.
The supercar features a new version of all-wheel drive called quattro predictive ride. The system anticipates the risk of losing grip and manages traction, braking and aerodynamics as a single package. The front electric motors help distribute torque between the wheels, while the active rear wing operates in several modes, including DRS. In its peak configuration, the aerodynamics can generate more than 400 kg of downforce.
The body is built around an Audi Space Frame with carbon exterior panels — a first for Audi in a production model. Almost all exterior parts are made of CFRP, while the Ceramic Pro brake system features 10-piston front calipers and 420 mm discs. Inside, Audi leans on a driver-focused architecture, physical controls and lightweight carbon seats.