audi unveils nuvolari hybrid supercar with formula 1 technology

formula 1 technology powers audi’s fastest road car yet

Audi introduces the Nuvolari, its first-ever supercar powered by a high-performance hybrid system and the most powerful production vehicle in the history of the four rings. Revealed in Antibes, France, the limited-edition model combines Formula 1-derived engineering with a lightweight carbon architecture, delivering 1,001 PS and a top speed exceeding 350 km/hr. Limited to 499 units worldwide, the Audi Nuvolari is scheduled to enter production in 2027.

Named after legendary Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari, the vehicle marks a new chapter for the German automaker as it prepares to enter Formula 1 as a factory team. The project also serves as the first production model to embody Audi’s evolving design language, pairing a sculpted mid-engine silhouette with active aerodynamic systems and advanced electrification technologies.

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At the heart of the supercar is a hybrid powertrain producing a combined 736 kW (1,001 PS). A 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine generating 800 horsepower works alongside three axial flux electric motors, each contributing 110 kW. Two electric motors mounted at the front axle provide torque vectoring capabilities, while a third motor positioned between the engine and transmission supports acceleration and energy recovery.

The setup enables the Nuvolari to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and reach 200 km/h in just 6.8 seconds. The combustion engine revs to 10,000 rpm, a figure more commonly associated with motorsport than road-going vehicles. The German automobile manufacturer notes that several systems, including energy recuperation, launch control, and torque management, draw directly from technologies developed for Formula 1 competition.

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