Audi RS Q8 Performance Specifications
Full technical specifications of the Audi RS Q8 Performance — Petrol engines, 8-Speed Tiptronic (AT), dimensions, safety and features across all variants. 90+ specs in total.
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type | 4.0L V8 biturbo TFSI petrol |
| Displacement | 3996 |
| Cylinder Nos. Layout | V8 |
| Max Engine Power | 631 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Engine Torque | 850 Nm @ 2300-4500 rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Mild-Hybrid System | 48V (electromechanical active roll stabilisation / eAWS — eliminates body roll by actively controlling torsion bars on both axles) |
| Transmission Type | 8-Speed Tiptronic (AT) |
| No of Gears | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Quattro permanent all-wheel drive with sport differential |
| Differential | Quattro sport differential (actively distributes drive torque between the rear wheels; directs torque to the outside wheel in corners to counter understeer) |
| Drive Modes | Audi drive select (Auto / Dynamic / Comfort / Efficiency / Allroad / Offroad / RS1 / RS2; lift function raises ground clearance) |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (governed); 305 km/h optional |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed | 3.6 seconds (0-100 km/h) |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 |
Battery & Charging (EV)
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Twin Turbo (biturbo) |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Four-Wheel / All-Wheel Steering | Yes (all-wheel steering with rear-axle steerability; rear wheels turn opposite phase at low speed to reduce the turning radius and same phase at high speed for stability) |
| Air / Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive air suspension sport (automatic ride-height & damping adjustment; lowers the body up to 15 mm for agility, 90 mm total adjustment range, lift function, rear-axle load-lowering via trunk button) |
| Brakes | RS ceramic brakes (optional; carbon-fibre-reinforced discs — lighter, superior stopping power, high heat & fade resistance, longer lifespan and reduced brake dust) |
| ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | Yes |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes |
| TC/TCS (Traction Control System) | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Length | 5012 mm |
| Width | 1998 mm |
| Height | 1751 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2390 kg |
| Bootspace | 605 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Wheels & Tyres
| Alloy Wheels | 58.42 cm (R23) wheels in a 6-Y twin-spoke design, Neodymium Gold Matte (optional R23 designs: 6-Y double-spoke Black / High-sheen / Matt Gray; 5-Y-spoke Matt Gray / Black Matt / Black Metallic) |
| Wheel size | R23 |
| Front Tyres | 295 / 35 R23 |
| Rear Tyres | 295 / 35 R23 |
Airbags & Passive Safety
| Airbags | 8 |
ADAS & Active Safety
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes (monitors set air pressure and individual-wheel temperatures with visual & acoustic alerts in the virtual cockpit / MMI) |
| LDW (Lane Departure Warning) | Yes (Lane Departure Warning, operates 60-250 km/h; provides corrective steering if no turn signal is used, optional steering-wheel vibration; auto-activated at ignition, toggled via MMI Touch Display) |
| High-beam Assist | Yes (HD Matrix adaptive high beam + Audi laser light) |
| SVM (Surround View Monitor) | Yes (360-degree surround view via four wide-angle cameras) |
Comfort & Climate
| Climate Zones | 4 (four-zone climate control; each zone independently adjustable via MMI Touch Response or the rear climate panel) |
| Air Conditioner Control | Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone |
| Rear AC Vents | Vents behind front armrest and on pillars |
| Cabin Fragrance / Aromatization | Yes (aromatisation with two distinctive fragrances — Summer and Winter — with adjustable intensity levels) |
| Air Purifier | Yes (integrated air ioniser) |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes (active ventilation) |
| Heated Seats | Yes (automatic heating) |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Yes (heated rim) |
Seating & Upholstery
| Seat Upholstery | Perforated Valcona leather with RS-specific stitching and honeycomb quilting (Black with express red / black / blue / rock gray stitching, or Cognac brown with granite gray stitching; Audi exclusive interior optional) |
| Driver Seat (STD MT) | Electric — RS sport seats plus with integrated headrests; adjustment for height, position, backrest, thigh support, bolsters and lumbar |
| Lumbar Support | Yes (electric, front) |
| Massage Seats | Yes (optional) |
| Memory Seats | Yes |
Infotainment & Connectivity
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Audi phone box light) |
| Infotainment Screen | Dual-screen MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch Response (haptic feedback, 3D map navigation, touch / voice / character recognition) |
| Infotainment (Front) | Touch-screen Display |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes (MMI Navigation Plus, 3D map navigation) |
| Voice Command | Yes (voice control + character recognition) |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Audi smartphone interface (USB; navigation, calls, music and apps via touch display or voice) |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes (via Audi smartphone interface) |
| Android Auto | Yes (via Audi smartphone interface) |
| Premium Audio Brand | Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System (B&O Advanced Sound System optional) |
| Speakers | 17 (B&O 3D, 730 W); 23 speakers (1920 W) with the optional B&O Advanced Sound System |
| Subwoofer & Amplifier | 730 W output (1920 W with optional B&O Advanced Sound System) |
Instrument Cluster
| HUD (Heads Up Display) | Yes (optional high-contrast multi-colour head-up display; projects speed, alerts, MMI Navigation Plus data, RS-specific displays and shift-flash) |
| Instrument Cluster Screen | 31.24 cm Audi virtual cockpit plus with additional RS layout (Full HD; Sport, Performance and Runway displays; up to six custom profiles) |
Lighting
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes |
| Headlights | HD Matrix LED with Audi laser light (high-resolution, glare-reducing; laser light nearly doubles the LED high-beam range at higher speeds; signature blue LED accent, RS-specific darkened trims) |
| DRL (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes (multiple daytime running light signatures, customisable via the MMI touch display) |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes (dynamic coming-home / leaving-home sequences) |
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Ambient lighting package plus (up to 30 colours, six predefined profiles, dynamic colour adjustments synced to Audi drive select modes) |
Exterior & Styling
| Grille | Singleframe with honeycomb structure and large air intakes; RS bumper design |
| Spoiler | RS roof edge spoiler |
| Exhaust | RS sports exhaust system (optional; bold double-flow design with glossy black oval tailpipes) |
| Exterior Badging | RS Q8 performance lettering and Audi rings (optional finishes: Glossy Black / Anthracite Gray / Polar White via Black styling packages) |
| Sunroof | Two-part electronically operated panoramic glass sunroof (optional) |
| Sunroof Type | Panoramic |
| Power Tailgate (Power Back Door) | Yes (advanced electric tailgate; hands-free foot-gesture opening with convenience key) |
| Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper | Yes (adaptive windshield wiper system sprays cleaning fluid directly in front of the wiper blades) |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener |
Driver Assistance & Parking
| Parking Assist | Audi park assist plus (detects suitable spaces and provides a complete 360-degree view through four wide-angle cameras) |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Keyless Entry (Remote Central Locking) | Yes (convenience key — touch to unlock doors, foot-gesture tailgate) |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes |
Steering & Controls
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes (RS sports leather steering wheel with aluminium accents, RS emblem, RS mode button, contrasting stitching and heated rim) |
| Steering-Mounted Controls | Yes (multifunction buttons + RS mode button) |
| Paddle Shifters (AT & DCA Only) | Yes (for manual gear changes) |
RS Q8 Performance specifications — FAQs
What engine options does the Audi RS Q8 Performance have?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is offered with Petrol engine and 8-Speed Tiptronic (AT) transmission. See the full engine & transmission specs above.
What is the seating capacity of the RS Q8 Performance?
The RS Q8 Performance is a 5-seater SUV.
How many features and specifications does the RS Q8 Performance have?
This page lists 90+ specifications for the RS Q8 Performance across engine, dimensions, safety, comfort and technology, compiled from all variants.