Supercar Audi Presents the Nuvolari

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Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari super sports car. The model is the first in the automaker's new design language.

Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a production-oriented super sports car with hybrid drive. The model, limited to 499 units, is set to be delivered in the first half of 2027. According to Audi, it is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle of the brand.

The Nuvolari combines a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 800 hp with three electric motors, each with 110 kilowatts (147 hp), to achieve a system output of 736 kilowatts (987 hp). According to Audi, the combustion engine reaches speeds of up to 10,000 rpm.

Two of the electric motors are located on the front axle, one between the combustion engine and the transmission. The battery has a capacity of 7.3 kilowatt-hours. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 2.6 seconds, and the sprint from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) takes 6.8 seconds. According to Audi, the top speed exceeds 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).

Process Driving Data in Real-Time

New is the "quattro predictive ride" system, which processes sensor data such as steering angle, yaw rate, and grip level in real-time, and proactively adjusts the torque distribution between the axles and the aerodynamics. The electric motors on the front axle enable variable torque vectoring.

Multiple driving modes and a track mode with graduated traction control from "Wet" to "TC Off" are possible. In "E-Hybrid" mode, the car drives purely electrically. In the Nuvolari, an adaptive rear wing influences the aerodynamics. In the high-downforce configuration, more than 400 kilograms (approx. 882 lbs) of downforce are possible, according to Audi. This setting is primarily active during braking and in corners.

Also available is a so-called drag reduction system, originating from motorsport. At the push of a button, a flap in the rear wing opens. This reduces the car's air resistance and temporarily increases the top speed.

A ventilated front section, the so-called S-Duct, improves aerodynamic efficiency at the front axle. According to Audi, this provides additional downforce, reduces lift at high speeds, and aids in cooling the drivetrain.

Brake-By-Wire and Ceramic Brakes

A brake-by-wire system combines recuperation with a newly developed ceramic brake system. The brake system includes, among other things, brake discs measuring 420 × 40 millimeters (16.5 x 1.6 inch) with ten-piston calipers on the front axle. At the rear axle, Audi installs four-piston calipers with discs in the 410 × 32 millimeter (16.1 x 1.3 inches) format. The brake pedal travel is functionally decoupled from the actual braking force generated at the wheels. This is intended to ensure a constant and precise pedal feel.

At the front axle, the electric deceleration provides a significant portion of the braking effort depending on the situation, while at the rear axle, coasting, partial load, and traction control phases are used for recuperation. According to Audi, an electric deceleration of up to 0.3 g is possible—sufficient to cover most braking operations in everyday and dynamic driving.

The body is based on a further-developed Audi Space Frame with extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Many components are manufactured in an autoclave, inspired by motorsport. Inside, lightweight seats with a carbon structure reduce weight. The car's name pays homage to the Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari.

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