Audi's new 2028 Nuvolari mid-engine supercar combines a 789-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with three electric motors to produce 987 total horsepower. The V-8 features a flat-plane crankshaft that spins to 10,000 rpm. A 147-hp motor connects to the crankshaft, while two 147-hp motors on the front axle provide torque vectoring. The larger 7-kWh battery pack supplies up to 254 horses, compared to the related Lamborghini Temerario's 187-hp limit.
On track at Circuito de Madrid Jarama, the Nuvolari accelerated to nearly 185 mph down the front straight and stopped with Brembo CCM-R carbon-ceramic rotors measuring 16.5 inches up front and 16.1 inches at the rear. The steering feels linear and direct without excessive weight, distinctly more restrained than the Lamborghini's over-caffeinated setup.
Audi's Quattro Predictive Drive system uses a 6-D sensor to read vehicle behavior and predict driver intent through in-house algorithms. The system can send torque vectoring to the front axle or straighten the car during aggressive inputs. Adaptive dampers with high- and low-speed electronic controls work with softer springs than the Temerario's setup to maintain tire contact and body control.
The cabin features microfiber, leather, and aluminum accents. The Nuvolari starts in electric-only mode and drivers can summon the V-8 via a steering wheel knob, with a Dynamic+ mode available by holding that same control.
Pricing starts above $700,000 before customization. Audi will build only 499 units. Options include any color or an unpainted carbon-fiber body at an unspecified cost. Estimated performance figures show 0-60 mph in 2.0 seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.3 seconds, and a 217-mph top speed. EPA estimates show 16 mpg combined on gasoline, 24 MPGe combined, and 8 miles of electric-only range.