Audi’s 2025 RS Q8 Performance is their most powerful engine to date

With the release of the 2025 RS Q8 Performance model, Audi has just upped the ante in the very competitive market for extremely powerful SUVs. With its incredible performance and pricing that undercuts that of its sibling, the Lamborghini Urus, the new RS Q8 Performance model has also recently surpassed it as Audi’s most potent combustion engine model ever.

The New Audi RS Q8 Performance: Combining Strength and Use

The RS Q8 Performance is a new top-spec variant that the German automaker Audi has added to the Q8 portfolio. The new SUV is the most potent combustion production model in Audi Sport’s history, with the same biturbo 4.0L V8 engine but a far higher output of 631 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It can also attain a top speed electronically limited to 190 mph after accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. That’s incredibly quick for a 5,500-pound machine.

The renowned quattro all-wheel-drive system, adaptive sport air suspension, and sophisticated active roll stabilization are also included in the new 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance variant. It may surprise you to learn that this SUV has more power than the legendary Audi R8, but it also combines power and precise handling, so you might enjoy yourself!

Although the RS Q8 Performance’s exterior design has undergone significant changes, it still manages to seem like a sporty SUV with some style. Design highlights include dual oval tailpipes, a new honeycomb single frame grille, and matte carbon exterior packages. The inside can be personalized with elements like RS badges and seats coated in Alcantara.

Audi has taken every precaution to make sure that the RS Q8’s performance is notable for both its speed and luxury. For those who enjoy such things, this can be a track weapon and a luxury barge.

Sportiness and elegance are embodied in the new RS Q8 performance. Performance, power, and everyday usage combine to make the Q8 series’ top model thrilling.

Rolf Michl, Audi Sport’s managing director

Is the Performance of the 2025 Audi RS Q8 on Par with the Lamborghini Urus?

2025 Audi RS Q8 performance: Better than Urus?

We are aware of the close similarities between the Urus and the RS Q8. The 4.0-liter V8 turbocharged engine is the most significant component shared by both vehicles, which are constructed on the same base. However, Audi has now made this super SUV as powerful as the non-hybrid Lamborghini Urus with the latest improvements for the 2025 RS Q8 model year, particularly in the Performance model.

RS Q8 Performance Vs Urus Spec Comparison

	Audi RS Q8 Performance	Lamborghini Urus S
Engine	4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged	4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged
Transmission	8-speed AT	8-Speed AT
Power	632 HP	654 HP
Torque	627 LB-FT	627 LB-FT
0-60 MPH	3.5 s	3.5s
Starting Price	$136,200	$240,000 (approx)

With a starting price of $136,200, the RS Q8 is about $100,000 less expensive than the Lamborghini Urus, and both vehicles have nearly identical engine specifications and performance. The standard Lamborghini SUV with a combustion engine is essentially the same as the 2025 RS Q8 Performance model, however the hybrid Urus still has an incredible amount of power. The new Audi RS Q8 Performance offers nearly identical thrills for a fraction of the price, making it a more affordable option for enthusiasts seeking a blend of functionality, luxury, and top-tier performance, even though the Urus may have a slightly higher horsepower rating and Lamborghini’s renowned exotic design.