Inspiration can come in many different forms. As an example, 20th century novelist Agatha Christie would eat apples in a full bathtub and then line the rim with the cores to brainstorm and develop plots for her mystery novels. To cultivate its next supercar, Audi drew inspiration from its involvement in Formula 1 and thus, the 2028 Audi Nuvolari was born. Introduced globally in June 2026 and in North America at Monterey Car Week in August, the Nuvolari will nonetheless be a scarce supercar because only 182 of the 499 will be available for purchase in the United States.
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At a manufacturer-estimated output of 987 horsepower, the Nuvolari features a hybrid powertrain that combines a biturbo V-8 with three electric axial flux motors. Two of the electric motors are installed on the front axle and the third is located on the rear. The biturbo V-8 is estimated to put out 789 horsepower at 9,000-9,750 rpm on its own, while the electric motors contribute an additional 198 horses. Audi claims the Nuvolari can go 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of just over 217 mph, making it the fastest production vehicle Audi has ever produced.
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In a slight paraphrase of a well-known movie quote, “With great power comes great ingenuity.” At almost 1,000 horsepower, the powertrain works with the design and other internal components to achieve maximum performance. This is where Audi’s involvement in Formula 1 comes in handy: Audi has brought together its high-performance hybrid architecture, advanced energy management system, brake-by-wire-technology, active aerodynamics, and launch control strategies to maximize the Nuvolari’s capabilities.
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Interested parties will have a wide variety of options to customize their Nuvolari. It is reported that the supercar will be available with 60 different exterior color options and 30 different interior colors from which to choose.
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The 2028 Audi Nuvolari will be available for sale at a starting price of $700,000. Orders can be placed at an authorized Audi dealership, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028.
