2027 Audi Nuvolari Reveal [4K]

Audi has officially entered the ultra-high-performance hybrid segment with the unveiling of the Nuvolari. Limiting production to just 499 units, the mid-engine flagship represents the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the history of the brand. Customer deliveries start in the first half of 2027, with pricing expected to start from €600,000. Named in honor of the legendary racing driver Tazio Nuvolari, the supercar serves as a rolling showcase of advanced motorsport engineering, integrating a highly complex hybrid drivetrain, predictive dynamics, active aerodynamics, and a carbon-fiber vehicle architecture. Formula 1-Derived Powertrain The heart of the Nuvolari is a sophisticated high-performance hybrid system delivering a combined system output of 736 kW (1,001 PS). The layout consists of four distinct drive units: ▪ Combustion Engine: A mid-mounted 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine generating 588 kW (800 hp) and capable of revving up to an motorsport-grade 10,000 rpm and 730 Nm of torque. ▪ Front Axle Drive: Two oil-cooled axial flux electric motors driving the front wheels. These units generate up to 2,150 Nm of torque, enabling fully variable torque vectoring. ▪ Rear Axle Assist: A third axial flux electric motor positioned between the V8 engine and the transmission to supplement rear-wheel traction and manage energy deployment. This powertrain configuration propels the Nuvolari from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, and 0 to 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, before reaching an electronically capped top speed exceeding 350 km/h. A 7.3 kWh (gross) lithium-ion battery handles energy storage. Quattro Predictive Ride The Nuvolari introduces the next evolution of Audi's signature all-wheel-drive technology: quattro predictive ride. Rather than reacting to wheel slip after it occurs, the system utilizes an advanced vehicle state model fed by live sensor data – including yaw rate, steering angle, acceleration, and real-time tire grip levels – to preemptively optimize stability. Drivers can adjust the vehicle's behavior across four primary operating modes: ▪ E-Hybrid: Restricts operation to the electric motors for zero-emission urban driving. ▪ Balanced: Optimizes the balance between daily ride comfort, efficiency, and system performance. ▪ Dynamic: Sharpens throttle, steering, and chassis response for heightened agility. ▪ Dynamic+: Mandates maximum power delivery from both the combustion and electric units. ▪ Track Mode: For closed-circuit driving, it unlocks fine-grained adjustments for the traction control system, allowing drivers to scale intervention from "Wet" and "Dry" presets down to "Traction Control Off" (TC Off). Advanced Lightweight Structure Marking a production first for the brand, Audi has paired its aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) architecture with a full carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) exterior. Developed utilizing prepreg autoclave curing processes sourced from Formula 1, the body maximizes torsional rigidity while minimizing curb weight. The exterior skin debuts Audi's new design language and features the brand's Titanium signature paint finish. The design is heavily dictated by functional aerodynamics: ▪ S-Duct and Air Management: Front cooling intakes feed thermal management systems before channeling airflow out through a concealed front S-duct, drastically reducing high-speed lift. ▪ Adaptive Rear Wing: A three-stage active rear wing automatically cycles through Closed, Low Downforce (LD), and High Downforce (HD) configurations. At its peak index, the aerodynamic package generates over 400 kg of downforce. ▪ Manual DRS: In high-performance modes, drivers can manually activate a Drag Reduction System (DRS) via a steering wheel button to flatten the rear wing on straightaways, maximizing top-speed stability. High-Capacity Braking and Driver-Centric Cabin To manage deceleration loads of up to 2.8 megawatts, the supercar features a motorsport-derived brake-by-wire system connected to Audi Ceramic Pro hardware. The front axle utilizes massive ten-piston fixed calipers clamping 420 × 40 mm long-fiber carbon discs, while the rear utilizes four-piston calipers with 410 × 32 mm discs. The integration allows for purely electric deceleration up to 0.3 g before seamlessly engaging hydraulic clamping forces. Inside, the cabin features a strictly driver-focused, reduced HMI (Human Machine Interface) architecture crafted from anodized aluminum and structural carbon-fiber bucket seats. The color palette splits the cabin into two distinct zones: a deep, dark front section designed to minimize driver distraction, and a lighter "Shadow Dune" rear zone, accented by interface graphics that homage the 1930s Auto Union Type C racing cars. ___ Video Timeline 0:00 – Audi Nuvolari World Premiere 3:22 – Statements, Gernot Döllner 4:23 – Statements, Nico Hülkenberg (German) 4:41 – Statements, Rouven Mohr 7:19 – Statements, Marco Schubert 8:31 – Statements, Massimo Frascella