Audi has confirmed the Nuvolari for the United States, locking in an allocation of 182 examples out of a worldwide run of just 499 cars. The starting price sits at $700,000 before destination charges, taxes, or options, with first customer deliveries expected in the first half of 2028. Orders are open now through authorized Audi dealerships, though the window will stay limited.
Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that produces 789 horsepower at 9,000-9,750 rpm and continues to a 10,000-rpm redline. Three electric motors round out the powertrain, two of which are front axle-mounted and oil-cooled, and a third slotted in between the engine and the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, adding another 198 horsepower to the whole system’s 987 horsepower. The motors are powered by a 7.3-kWh lithium-ion battery, which is slightly larger than that used in the equivalent Lamborghini Temerario. Audi expects the car to achieve 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and easily reach 217 mph, making it not only the most powerful but also the fastest production car to ever leave their factory.
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A fresh take on the Audi Space Frame provides this car its super-light, carbon-fiber body, as every single outside panel is comprised of carbon-fiber reinforced polymer, and owners can choose to leave it entirely exposed and unpainted, a first for Audi. That’s significant since active aerodynamics are prominent here, with a rear wing that can change shape in three stages to generate almost 880 pounds of downforce. There’s also an S-duct at the front that helps airflow over the axles.
The quattro system has been completely revamped, and it can now read what the steering wheel is doing, the car’s acceleration and yaw, and how much grip is available in real time, and use that information to change torque distribution, braking, and even aerodynamics. Meanwhile, the four-way adjustable suspension allows you to control compression and rebound at both low and high speeds. The carbon-ceramic brakes are also unique, with a long-fiber structure that can dissipate 21% more heat than standard ceramic disks and large fixed calipers in the front.
In terms of personalization, there are over 50 gloss paint colors, more than a dozen matte finishes, 13 different brake caliper colors, 33 leather colors for the interior, 3 Dinamica options, 12 seat belt colors, and two switchgear finishes to name a few, not to mention the full range of Audi Exclusive customization. Center-lock wheels are a whole new feature for Audi, and this mid-engined two-seater features the angular design language that originally debuted on the Concept C, as evidenced by the functional vents and high-speed aero kit.
Don’t wait too long to order one of these, especially because production is limited to 499 examples worldwide and delivery begin in early 2028, with only 182 heading to North America. This is a strictly numbered successor to the R8, based on the Temerario’s hybrid hardware but tailored to Audi specifications.
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