Audi has pulled the covers off the Nuvolari. The Nuvolari will be Audi’s halo sports car, limited to just 499 units worldwide. It is underpinned by the same aluminium spaceframe chassis like the Lamborghini Temerario and also draws power from the raging bull's 10,000rpm V8, albeit in a higher state of tune! Here is everything you need to know about the all-new Audi Nuvolari.
Design and interior
The Audi Nuvolari is the first performance car by Audi to follow its new design philosophy. Audi says it has been designed to combine the high-performance characteristics of a supercar with a distinctive design. The exterior of Audi Nuvolari is finished in Audi’s new signature colour Titanium, which is also used on the Audi F1 car and the Audi Concept C. The Nuvolari uses Audi’s spaceframe chassis, and Audi claims that almost all the exteriors are made from carbonfibre. The Nuvolari also used forged centre-lock wheels. It also gets active aero inspired by Formula 1. It gets front air intakes, which ensure efficient brake cooling. It also gets a vented front end known as an S-duct, which ensures aerodynamic efficiency at the front axle, reduces lift at high speed and ensures efficient powertrain cooling. It also gets a deployable rear wing with three configurations, which further reduces downforce. It also gets a dedicated drag reduction system, which can be operated manually from a dedicated button on the steering wheel. The rear wing can be controlled both manually and automatically via a rotary control on the steering wheel. The Audi Nuvolari gets an interior colour theme inspired by the Auto Union Type C race car from the 1930s. The cabin is neatly laid out, and all the controls are placed in the driver’s field of view. It uses lightweight seats with a carbonfibre structure, further reducing weight.
Engine and powertrain
The Audi Nuvolari uses the same powertrain as the Lamborghini Temerario, which revs up to a staggering 10,000rpm. A 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine paired with three electric motors (two on the front axle and one on the gearbox) it also gets a 7.3kWh battery pack to power the three electric motors. This powertrain produces a combined power output of 987bhp and 730Nm of torque, which is 80bhp more than the Temerario's. The Nuvolari does 0 to 100kmph in just 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of more than 350kmph. Audi has also developed an all-new Quattro predictive ride system, which uses sensors to feed information to the motors and allows them to feed in power whenever there is a loss of traction. Audi claims that this system ensures maximum traction even in the trickiest conditions.
Braking and power modes
Braking duties are handled by an all-new Audi ceramic pro braking system. At the front 10 piston calipers work with 420 × 40mm brake discs, while at the rear, four-piston calipers are paired with 410 × 32mm discs. Audi says that the brake discs are derived from Formula 1 and are built to withstand extreme thermal loads. Under suitable conditions, most of the deceleration is provided purely electrically. Only under higher braking conditions does the hydraulic braking system kick in. The Audi Nuvolari gets a rotatory knob on the steering wheel, which controls the driving modes. It gets four driving modes, which are as follows: E-hybrid, balanced, dynamic and dynamic+.
Price and availability
The Nuvolari is priced from €500,000 in Europe (about ₹6 crore). It will be limited to just 499 units, and deliveries will begin in the first half of 2027. With more than 350kmph of top speed, the Nuvolari is set to become the fastest production vehicle in the history of the four rings.
