The Audi Nuvolari marks a defining moment for AUDI AG, arriving as the fastest and most powerful production vehicle in the brand’s history and a bold statement of intent for its next era of performance engineering.
Unveiled in Ingolstadt and Antibes, the supercar reflects a leadership vision led by Gernot Döllner, who frames the project as a convergence of technology, precision, and collective execution designed to push the boundaries of what a road car can achieve.
At its core sits a high-performance hybrid powertrain delivering 1,001 PS, combining a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with three axial flux electric motors that work in concert to produce immediate response and sustained high-speed capability.
The combustion engine produces 588 kW and revs to 10,000 rpm, while the electric motors add layered torque delivery, including extreme front-axle output that enhances traction, stability, and cornering precision through advanced torque vectoring.
Performance figures place the Nuvolari firmly in hypercar territory, accelerating from 0–62 mph in 2.6 seconds, reaching 124 mph in 6.8 seconds, and exceeding a top speed of 217 mph.
Audi CTO Rouven Mohr highlights the role of Formula 1 as a catalyst for innovation, with race-derived systems influencing everything from hybrid architecture to energy management and aerodynamic control.
One of the most advanced systems is the quattro predictive ride, which continuously evaluates vehicle dynamics and grip conditions to proactively distribute torque, adjust braking inputs, and optimise stability before loss of control occurs.
Active aerodynamics further refine performance, with a deployable rear wing capable of shifting between low-drag and high-downforce modes, generating more than 400 kg of downforce when conditions demand maximum grip.
The chassis uses an advanced Audi Space Frame combined with extensive carbon fibre construction, adopting Formula 1-inspired manufacturing techniques to achieve extreme rigidity while significantly reducing overall weight.
Inside, the design is stripped back and driver-focused, prioritising essential controls and critical information while reducing visual complexity to support high-speed concentration.
Energy recovery systems operate continuously, capturing braking and coasting energy to improve efficiency and maintain performance, while brake-by-wire technology ensures consistent, precise pedal feedback even under extreme load.
Production will be strictly limited to 499 units, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027, positioning the Nuvolari as both a technological flagship and a rare collector-grade supercar.
