Newshot Priced at nearly 5 million yuan! Audi's all-new supercar Nuvolari confirmed for the US market
IT Home, November 12: Audi has confirmed that its all-new Nuvolari supercar will enter the US market. Only 499 units are planned worldwide, with 182 allocated to the US market. Even those lucky enough to qualify to buy one will have to pay a sky-high price.
Audi says the Nuvolari will start at $700,000 in the US (IT Home note: about 4.68 million yuan at current exchange rates), and that price does not include destination freight, so the actual cost of buying one will be even higher.
On the powertrain side, the Nuvolari is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum output of 789 hp. It also has three axial-flux motors, bringing combined system output to 987 hp. Audi does note, however, that the final power figures may still be adjusted.
In terms of performance, the Nuvolari is expected to accelerate from standstill to 60 mph (about 96 km/h) in just 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph (about 349 km/h).
The Nuvolari is now open for reservations, but Audi says the reservation window will only be open for a limited time. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2028. For comparison, the Lamborghini Temerario starts at under $400,000 (about 2.674 million yuan at current exchange rates), making the Nuvolari nearly twice as expensive.
Audi says the Nuvolari incorporates a number of technologies derived from Formula 1, including an active aerodynamics system and a dynamic energy management system. The car also uses a newly developed Audi Space Frame, with carbon fiber used for the body panels.
In addition, the Nuvolari features an all-new predictive quattro all-wheel-drive system. Using advanced sensors and a real-time vehicle model, the system analyzes data such as tire grip, steering input and acceleration status, and uses it to optimize torque distribution, braking strategy and aerodynamic balance.
On the suspension side, the car features a four-way adjustable suspension system. The active aerodynamics can generate more than 880 lb (about 399 kgf) of downforce, further improving stability at high speed.
For personalization, Audi offers more than 50 gloss paint finishes and more than 10 matte paint finishes for the Nuvolari, along with 13 brake caliper colors. Customers can also use the Audi Exclusive customization service to create bespoke paint and interior finishes, and can even choose a completely exposed carbon fiber exterior design.
The interior also offers a wide range of customization options, including 3 Dinamica microfiber materials and 33 leather colors, 13 seatbelt colors, and two configurations for the interior switchgear.
The Nuvolari also marks a shift in design direction for the German automaker. It is Audi's first production model built around an all-new design philosophy. The new design emphasizes clean body surfaces and lines while reducing elaborate ornamentation, making the overall shape more restrained and concise.
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