1 / 10Monaco Grand Unveiling: Audi introduced the Nuvolari at the Monaco Grand Prix, representing the brand’s debut supercar with a high-performance hybrid powertrain, making it the most potent production car in Audi’s lineup. Named in honor of Tazio Nuvolari, the legendary Italian racing driver who competed for Audi’s predecessor Auto Union in the 1930s, this model is limited to 499 units and starts at approximately £500,000 (about $687,000) with deliveries set to begin in early 2027, available exclusively in left-hand drive.
2 / 10Similar Yet Unique: The Nuvolari shares its foundational powertrain design with the Lamborghini Temerario, both products of the Volkswagen Group. Nonetheless, Audi’s CTO Rouven Mohr notes that the two vehicles provide distinctly different driving experiences. The Nuvolari has been specifically recalibrated for enhanced torque and a more refined demeanor. It does not replace the Audi R8 but elevates itself above it in terms of both pricing and performance goals.
3 / 101,001 PS Hybrid Engine: The Nuvolari features a mid-mounted 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine generating 800 hp and reaching a redline of 10,000 rpm. Supplementing this are three axial-flux electric motors from Yasa, a British firm now under Mercedes-Benz ownership — two oil-cooled motors at the front axle and another positioned between the engine and transmission, each delivering 110 kW. The total system output reaches 1,001 PS from a 7.3 kWh battery, nearly double the capacity of the Temerario’s 3.8 kWh battery.
4 / 10Impressive Acceleration: Audi asserts that the Nuvolari can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds, reaching 124 mph in 6.8 seconds—2.2 seconds swifter than the Porsche 918 hybrid hypercar. Its top speed surpasses 217 mph. While Audi has not disclosed the kerb weight, the Nuvolari is anticipated to be lighter than the Temerario’s 1,690 kg dry weight due to its carbon-fiber exterior and aluminum spaceframe design.
5 / 10Innovative Carbon Construction: The Nuvolari is Audi’s first production car featuring a carbon-fiber body. Its components are crafted using prepreg autoclave technology, familiar from Formula 1, where pre-impregnated carbon layers are shaped and cured under high pressure and temperature, ensuring optimal strength distribution while minimizing weight. An aluminum spaceframe forms the backbone of its structure. Additionally, this model debuts forged center-lock wheels in Audi’s lineup.
6 / 10Predictive Quattro System: The Nuvolari employs a Quattro Predictive Ride system that actively manages torque based on steering angle, acceleration, yaw rate, and grip levels, distributing power across all wheels via the front electric motors. Five drive modes—E-Hybrid, Balanced, Dynamic, Dynamic+, and Track—tailor the behavior of the powertrain and chassis. Track mode permits adjustable traction control down to a fully off setting, allowing for high levels of control during high-performance driving.
7 / 10F1-Level Braking: The Nuvolari’s brake-by-wire system incorporates 420 mm ten-piston ceramic front calipers capable of dissipating up to 2.8 megawatts of energy—a performance level comparable to modern Formula 1 cars. The regenerative braking system alone can achieve deceleration of up to 0.3g. Improved cooling enhances heat dissipation by 21 percent over traditional carbon-ceramic setups, delivering consistent performance without fade, even during prolonged track use.
8 / 10Sophisticated Aerodynamics: The aerodynamic profile of the Nuvolari embraces seamless surfaces instead of traditional exposed blades and wings. Its front grille, constructed from individually angled aluminum blocks, channels air through an S-duct—derived from Formula 1—to enhance front downforce. A deployable rear wing can adjust to three positions, producing over 400 kg of downforce in high downforce configuration. Contributions from Audi F1 drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg, along with a specialized team of F1 engineers, guided the aerodynamic design process.
9 / 10Future-Forward Design: The Nuvolari marks the debut of Audi’s new design language under styling chief Massimo Frascella. It features an exterior adorned with milled aluminum grilles and trims. The Audi rings on the rear wing are precision machined from solid aluminum, integrated flush with the carbon bodywork. The car’s finish in Titanium—Audi’s signature color, prominently showcased on its Formula 1 vehicles and the Concept C—hints at the upcoming designs for the brand’s mainstream models.
10 / 10Speed Record from the Ground Up: The Nuvolari’s interior is stripped of superfluous elements—excluding cupholders and wireless chargers—to enhance the driving experience, featuring a round virtual instrument display, tactile steering wheel controls, and an aluminum-framed touchscreen. Development of this vehicle spanned about 14 months, led by a focused team of roughly 30 individuals, initiated in March 2025 to meet an EU7 homologation deadline and align with Audi’s return to Formula 1. While the 499-unit production cap is confirmed, no Spider variant has been announced, and build assignments remain undistributed.
