WilkerCSBD Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 Without a doubt, the first contact leaves us wanting more, much more Audi Audi RS Q8 Q8 RS RS Q8 Suv First contact with the Audi RS Q8 2021 Some time ago we lived with the "dry" version of Q8, and it left us a pleasant taste in our mouths in terms of design, finishes, luxury and performance, if you want to remember it here we share it with you. What's going on? The brand with the four rings announced last February the landing in our country of this powerful vehicle, which today can be positioned as one of the most powerful that Audi offers globally. It is a vehicle related to the most extreme and sporty VW Group and I speak specifically of Porsche Cayenne Turbo or Lamborghini Urus and their credentials are first rate, in the mechanical section we find some chilling figures: Engine: 4.0-liter V8 TFSI / 48V Mild Hybrid Power: 600 Hp and 590 lb-ft of torque Transmission: Tiptronic eight speed Traction: quattro Sport adaptive air suspension, up to 9mm off the ground Hard data: Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds 250 km / h top speed (electronically limited), Some extra "gizmos" to increase performance You can opt for a reprogramming that allows you to reach 280 km / h for an extra payment of $ 37,700.00 (MXN), and if you choose that option it would not be unreasonable for you to think of a ceramic brake system that has an extra cost of $ 213,750.00 (MXN) You can also opt for an RS sports exhaust, whose cost, if also extra, is $ 35,200 pesos. Inside Audi RS Q8 In the area of onboard amenities we can find the best of the best, and believe it or not, the list of extras -with extra charge- that can be added is long. As standard we find -in the only version available- of the RS Q8 details such as the Air Quality package, which consists of an air ionizer, which works in tandem with the four-zone air conditioning system and also offers ventilation and heating in the front seats, and since we are talking about the upholstery I can categorically tell you that they are of the highest quality. Although it seems ironic - and with an extra payment - some items can be improved, for example the 12.3 Virtual Cockpit can be changed for one that presents a specific RS design. Another of the extras that can be opted for is to change the audio equipment and by paying $ 133,300.00 (MXN) we get a Bang & Olufsen Advanced 3D system and the list is still long, as the extras can be added , for example, the "servo closers" for the doors, which cost $ 16,100.00 (MXN) or pay $ 2,650.00 and $ 2,250.00 (mxn) for the mats and the cargo compartment partition net respectively. Communication and info entertainment Here the arsenal is vast and is standard, it has practically all the innovations and communication protocols with the most po[CENSORED]r platforms in “smartphones” and I mean that it is fully compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The best of all is that now these connections are made wirelessly (Phone Box), and there is also an induction charging panel. The long list of amenities via “APP” is made up of Audi Connect: Car2Xsafety & Service, All Infotainment services, e-Call & b-Call, signal booster. Behind the wheel Initially we did some slalom exercises and fast laps on a closed track, and later we undertook the route that was unfortunately shorter than expected, but very forceful of a little less than 80 kms, on a peripheral highway to the CDMX - recently inaugurated - where I could see the performance and especially the great poise of the RS Q8. At the beginning and at cruising speeds, the first sensations behind the wheel are one of poise and security, despite the enormous dimensions of more than 5.1 meters and a vehicle mass of almost 2.4 tons. Already on a deserted road and with full safety we were able to roll close to 250 km / h with spectacular ease, since the work of the V8 and its partner delivery of power and torque makes behind the wheel we have the feeling that we are driving a sporty -not an SUV- In general, Audi's work on delivering the RS version of the Q8 is virtually perfect, very well thought out and full of details such as an “aromatherapy” system to breathe a subtle and perfumed atmosphere inside while driving at very high speeds. . As a cultural fact, I just want to remind you that an RS Q8 set a lap on the feared and respected Nordschleife at Nurbirgring in 7 minutes 42.2 seconds. We can't wait to drive it for many more miles!
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