Key Highlights of Audi Nuvolari
- Audi Nuvolari becomes the fastest and most powerful production vehicle in Audi’s history, with 1,001 PS and a top speed exceeding 350 km/h.
- The supercar features a high-performance hybrid powertrain, combining a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with three axial flux electric motors.
- The V8 engine produces 800 hp and revs up to 10,000 rpm, bringing motorsport-level performance to a production road car.
- Audi has equipped the Nuvolari with Formula 1-inspired technologies, including advanced hybrid engineering, active aerodynamics, and high-performance carbon construction.
- The car uses four drive units, with one combustion engine and three electric motors working together for extreme performance and precise power delivery.
Audi unveils its first supercar with a high-performance hybrid powertrain: the Nuvolari — further accelerating technological progress. At 1,001 PS with a top speed exceeding 350 km/h, the Nuvolari takes the crown as the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the history of the four rings. Deliveries begin in the first half of 2027, limited to 499 units worldwide.
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These figures are enabled by a range of Formula 1-inspired innovations the high-performance hybrid powertrain, quattro predictive ride, active aerodynamics, and the new Audi Space Frame (ASF) with carbon exterior.
"With the Audi Nuvolari, we are accelerating technological progress. It shows what is possible when the focus is on technology, performance, and execution through teamwork — and when we achieve progress together."
— Gernot Döllner, Chairman, AUDI AG
What makes Nuvolari look the way it does?
Mid-engine layout
The mid-engine layout defines the proportions delivering a monolithic volume, a powerful stance, and a strong presence.
Titanium - Audi's new signature colour
The exterior carries Audi's new signature colour Titanium, the same paint used on the Audi Concept C and the Audi Formula 1 race car. Combined with carbon elements, it highlights the Nuvolari's precise lines.
Taut, function-first surfaces
Taut surfaces, seamlessly integrated technology, and intelligent aerodynamics define the appearance every line serves a purpose.
High-performance hybrid powertrain with four drive units
One V8. Three electric motors. Zero compromises.
| Combined system output | 736 kW / 1,001 PS |
|---|---|
| Combustion engine | 4.0-litre V8 biturbo — 588 kW (800 hp), 730 Nm, up to 10,000 rpm |
| Electric motors | 3 × axial flux, 110 kW each |
| Front axle motors | 2 oil-cooled axial flux motors — up to 2,150 Nm combined torque |
| Third motor position | Between V8 mid-engine and transmission |
| Battery | 7.3 kWh lithium-ion (gross capacity) |
The combustion engine reaches up to 10,000 rpm - a range previously reserved for motorsport. The two front axle motors support variable torque distribution as an integral part of the quattro system. The third motor between the engine and transmission completes the drive concept.
"With the Audi Nuvolari, our entire team has once again demonstrated its technical expertise, innovative strength, and dedication - reflected not only in the vehicle's performance and its Formula 1-inspired technologies, but also in the ability to transfer innovations quickly and precisely into a production vehicle."
— Rouven Mohr, CTO, Audi
Driving modes
Track Mode allows targeted traction control adjustment from Wet to Dry, Race to TC Off for transparent, controllable behaviour right up to the physical limits.
Interior and UI/UX
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A cockpit, not a cabin
The Audi Nuvolari’s interior is designed more like a racing cockpit than a traditional luxury cabin. Every element focuses on the driver, ensuring that key controls and information remain easy to access without distraction.
The cabin follows a reduced, function-first layout where only the most essential controls are placed within the driver’s field of view. Important driving information takes priority, while secondary details stay in the background to maintain focus.
Audi has also added subtle historical references through the HMI colour scheme, inspired by the Auto Union Type C race car from the 1930s — the same era in which Tazio Nuvolari made his mark in motorsport.
Key Highlights: Interior
- Driver-focused cockpit layout
- Minimalist design with essential controls only
- HMI colour accents inspired by the 1930s Auto Union Type C
- Two-zone cabin theme with dark front and Shadow Dune rear section
- Anodized aluminium used across key cabin elements
- Carbon fibre racing seats for reduced weight and improved support
- Ergonomic seating position for better road and vehicle feedback
The Vertical Frame is made of 64 tiles, which are precisely angled to channel air through a concealed S-duct.
Exterior: Carbon, Aerodynamics and Motorsport Precision
The Audi Nuvolari marks a major milestone as the first Audi production car to feature a carbon exterior. Audi combines its proven Space Frame technology with carbon fibre body elements to achieve low weight, high torsional rigidity, and sharper handling.
The exterior design is shaped by function. Every line, surface, and aerodynamic detail serves a clear purpose. From the powerful mid-engine proportions to the precise carbon elements, the Nuvolari has been designed to look fast even when standing still.
Audi uses Formula 1-inspired prepreg autoclave technology for the carbon fibre components. In this process, pre-impregnated carbon fibres are shaped and cured under high pressure and temperature, helping deliver maximum strength with minimum weight.
Key Highlights: Exterior
- First Audi production car with a carbon exterior
- Audi Space Frame combined with carbon fibre body elements
- Lightweight construction with high torsional rigidity
- Formula 1-inspired prepreg autoclave carbon technology
- Manual carbon fibre layup for precision and premium finish
- CFRP enables complex aerodynamic shapes and airflow channels
- Concealed S-duct for improved aerodynamic performance
- Heat-resistant materials used in high-temperature areas
- Forged centre-lock wheels introduced for the first time on an Audi production car
- Functional design where every line serves a performance purpose
Tazio Nuvolari
The man behind the name
The Audi Nuvolari stands for uncompromising performance and absolute focus. The pre-production prototype presented today was developed in a remarkably short time through close international collaboration.
It is named after Tazio Nuvolari, one of the most prominent figures in motorsport history. Born in Italy, he was known for his fearlessness, ingenuity, dedication, and a single-minded will to succeed.
Conclusion:
The Audi Nuvolari is a bold step forward for Audi. It combines a powerful V8 engine, advanced hybrid technology, and Formula 1-inspired engineering in one supercar.
With 1,001 PS and a top speed of over 350 km/h, the Nuvolari sets a new performance benchmark for the brand.
The model also highlights Audi’s future direction. It shows how electrification can boost performance while preserving driving excitement.
Limited to just 499 units, the Audi Nuvolari showcases the brand’s engineering expertise and offers a glimpse of the next generation of high-performance cars.