Audi’s tuned SUV’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 gets a new exhaust system and a custom ECU
Mansory first revealed the modified Audi RS Q8 at the end of 2020 and has just finished building work on its latest example, this time decked out in a particularly impressive exterior finish.
Anyone familiar with Mansory’s work knows that the tuner wants to go all out when working to make already impressive vehicles even more extreme. That’s exactly what he did with this RS Q8, painting it in a dark shade of green that’s contrasted by a plethora of yellow accents. These yellow accents can be found on the mirrors, side skirts and a prominent racing stripe that runs along the hood, roof and rear spoiler.
The German tuner has also built a complete new body kit for the Audi. The front end is particularly impressive thanks to the presence of a carbon fiber splitter, carbon fiber covers and an air intake grille similar in design to the air intake grilles of the Lamborghini Urus.
The exterior changes of the SUV continue at the rear where you will notice the new roof-mounted carbon fiber spoiler, carbon fiber diffuser and four new tailpipes.
The RS Q8’s familiar 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 has also been tweaked. While it normally makes 591 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm), both of which are very impressive numbers, the combination of a high-performance exhaust and a tuned ECU means that the V8 now makes 769 hp and 738 lb-ft. (1,000 Nm) of torque. As a result, the super SUV can now sprint to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 198 mph (320 km/h).
A handful of changes have been made to the interior of the car as well. These include new carbon fiber inserts on the steering wheel and dashboard, bright yellow contrast stitching and a new roof-mounted Start/Stop button for the engine.
