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1 Jul 2024

Find of the Day: Audi exclusive Matador Red SQ8 in Texas

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="103112"] The Audi SQ8 holds this interesting place in the Audi lineup, one that we liken most perhaps to the original ("ur") Audi S6. Like those '90s era Audi S-cars, then the top of the heap without RS models up and down the range, it's a total wolf in sheep's clothing with its de-tuned version of the RS Q8's 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 and yet largely plain-jane Q8 appearance. For those seeking a sleeper, it's the perfect undercover car... even when...

27 May 2024

German Market Jet Gray / Diamond Silver / Alaska Blue Design Package for New Audi SQ8

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="101719"] File under the header of "you can't get that here" is a new 9,000+ Euro interior package form Audi exclusive for the recently launched SQ8. And while you can't get it here, it's worth taking a closer look for those considering opting for a tailored Audi exclusive leather configuration with panel-by-panel-by-thread customization. Worth noting is the packages "Design" reference. Audi has been doing Audi exclusive interior packages fo...

13 May 2024

ABT Confirms 2024 Audi Q8 / SQ8 Upgrades

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="101568"] [source: ABT Sportsline USA] When Audi launched the Q8 in late 2018, it introduced an SUV that combines functionality, elegance, and performance. With the 2024 model, the Q8 and it’s more powerful brother SQ8, now received an updated exterior and interior design and ABT Sportsline offers a wide selection of upgrades for both models. First and foremost, ABT is taking on the important task of increasing the performance. The Q8 c...

19 Apr 2024

Audi exclusive Focus: Sakhir Gold Metallic SQ8

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100345"] If you've ever wandered through the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm, Germany, you'll find an Audi exclusive showroom on the second floor filled with all sorts of bespoke builds from the in-house tailoring staff who manage special paints and interiors. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100343"] Audi Forum Neckarsulm once had a Facebook Page presence where these cars would be shared, though that was shut down a while back...

10 Jan 2024

Alanton Performance Carbon Fiber for Q8 Range

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="95512"] We’ve just come aware of another line of goods for upgrading some Audi models, and interestingly it’s from a part of the world we hadn’t expected. You see, Alanton Performance is from Kyiv, Ukraine. While most news of the area is dominated lately by war, it’s refreshing to see Ukrainians are still managing to carry on despite that, and this range of carbon fiber trim for interior and exterior is exemplary of that. [gallery c...

22 Nov 2023

Unitronic Performance Software for SQ7 and SQ8 (4M) 4.0TFSI EA825

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93431"] source: Unitronic Unitronic® Stage 1, Stage 1+ and Stage 2 ECU Performance Software is now available for the Audi® SQ7® and SQ8® (4M) equipped with the 4.0TFSI EA825 (DWR/DCU) engine.* With testing and validations completed, power outputs are increased by up to +262HP / +168LB-FT with Unitronic Stage 2 (93octane/98ron) Performance Software for a maximum of 765HPHP / 764LB-FT.** In order to support this huge increase in ...

9 Nov 2023

The New Audi Q8 and SQ8 Photo Galleries

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92606"] source: Audi AG Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons underscores the strong character of the SUV coupé. Newly designed headlights and taillights harness digitalization to offer personalization options. Drivers benefit from a greater range of front vision thanks to laser technology and even more visibility and expression in t...

7 Sep 2023

New SQ8 in Java Green by Audi exclusive

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="89863"] By day two of a new model introduction, you can usually find us digging Around the Audi Germany website Audi.de. Typically there’s new information there (in German) with photos and possibly a live configurator. So, we headed there following this week’s Q8 and SQ8 launch to see what we might find. Spoiler alert, the configurators aren’t live. Sorry. Also, RS Q8 and Q8 TFSI e (the plug-in hybrid) aren’t showing facelift updates just...

7 Sep 2023

What’s in a Badge? Q8 & Audi Sport Rhombus

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="89708"] There’s an art to badges. The real world embodiment to brand corporate identity, Audi is definitely showing off a subtle shift in the way it communicates its brand. And though the shift has already begun, we can see it quite clearly in the first images of the new and improved Q8 model. First and foremost is the four-ring badge. Audi design boss Marc Lichte introduced the updated four rings badge months ago ahead of the repositioning o...

6 Sep 2023

Expressive Design and New Lighting Technology – the Upgraded Audi Q8

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="89741"] - Expressive appearance guarantees high recognition value for the flagship in Audi’s SUV range - Individualization of headlights and rear lights through digitalization - Equipment range with new exterior colors, wheels, and decorative inlays underscores dynamically elegant look Audi is updating the flagship of the Q family with a pure design and upgraded technology. The revised exterior aesthetic with new front and rear aprons u...

17 Aug 2023

ABT Power Upgrade for 2023 Audi SQ8

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88747"] source: ABT America If it was not for the Audi RS Q8, the SQ8 would be the crowning SUV champion of the Audi fleet. But thanks to ABT Sportsline the 2023 Audi SQ8 can rival the bigger RS brother in performance and looks. From the factory the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that is powering the SQ8 is already providing a respectable 500 HP and 568 lb-ft of torque. But with the ABT Engine Control installed an exceptional gain of up to 640 hp...

9 Aug 2023

2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron Injects More Performance Into the Brand’s Sophisticated and Seamless Flagship Luxury Electric SUV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="88520"] source: Audi of America Three-motor electric drivetrain improves acceleration and traction capabilities, and delivers more power than Q8 e-tron The addition of a second rear drive motor elevates total peak output to 496 hp and 718 lb.-ft. of torque in boost mode, and allows for intelligent torque vectoring, improving turn-in and cornering capabilities Form follows function; widened body, wheels and track combine with standard quattro® ...

13 Apr 2023

Audi Club Auction Watch: 04.13.2023

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="85245"] Words: Steve Johnson Fellow Audi enthusiasts, do you lose track of time searching the internet’s multiple car auction sites for a specific model? If so, please let us do some of the work for you. Auction Watch is monitoring numerous auction sites for Audi models worthy of bidding on. Then, weekly in Auction Watch, we’ll post a short description with key data, a few pictures, and a link to the listing. We hope to help you...

8 Sep 2022

Audi Club Auction Watch: 09.08.2022

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76056"] Words: Steve Johnson Audi enthusiasts: do you spend countless hours searching on-line for your favorite car or cars? If so, we’re here to help! To save you time, in this Auction Watch series we’re monitoring numerous auction sites for Ingolstadt’s finest up for auction. Interesting finds will be posted weekly, and hopefully, you’ll be alerted in time to bid on your dream car. I’m back from TT West 2022 which was e...

20 May 2021

640 HP and 626 LB-FT of Torque for the Audi SQ8, Thanks to the ABT Power Upgrade

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60914"] source: ABT America If it were not for the RS Q8, the Audi SQ8 would offer the perfect mix of SUV practicality and performance. But thanks to ABT Sportsline the new Audi SQ8 no longer has to settle for the second place in the power race. From the factory a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 is powering the SQ8, already providing 500 HP and 568 lb-ft of torque. With the ABT Engine Control installed an exceptional gain of up to 640 hp and...

15 Sep 2020

Sporty Character with a Superior Performance: The Audi SQ7 and SQ8 with V8 TFSI Gasoline Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52432"] source: Audi AG 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 373 kW (507 PS) and 770 Nm (567.9 lb-ft) of torque Suspension comes with all-wheel steering and sport air suspension as standard, and with a sport differential and roll stabilization as an option New connectivity and assist services, and automatic parking upon request Both models will be launched on the European markets in the fall Audi is presenting the SQ7 and the SQ8 with new TFSI e...

15 Sep 2020

Video Gallery: Audi SQ7 and SQ8

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26 Aug 2020

Audi TechFocus: Comfortable and Agile – Audi’s eAWS Technology Turns SUVs into Quick-Change Artists

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="51129"] source: Audi AG System is available for four top-of-the-line models of the Q range Controllable stabilizers reduce the body’s tendency to roll High demand proves customers’ enthusiasm Nürburgring record drive underscores dynamic qualities How do you provide a large SUV with sporty road-holding properties and minimal body roll without impairing ride comfort? Audi has resolved this conflict of objectives by means of electromechanical...

7 Aug 2020

Hardware Meets Software: From Classic Mechanical Systems to a Fully Interlinked High-End Control Unit

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50281"] source: Audi AG Electronic Chassis Platform interlinks mechanical chassis components Brake energy recuperation turns efficiency into a new chassis dimension Future fusion of chassis and powertrain control in an integrated vehicle dynamics computer New high-end control unit clearly more powerful and about ten times as fast as current systems Exactly 40 years ago, Audi revolutionized the automotive world. With its permanent quattro all...

15 Jul 2020

Superior Performance: The Audi SQ7 and Audi SQ8 with V8 TFSI Engine

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="49396"] source: Audi AG 4.0 TFSI engine for superior performance: 0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.1 seconds Sport air suspension and all-wheel steering standard European market launch beginning in autumn, new connectivity and assistance services Audi presents the SQ7 and the SQ8 with new TFSI engines. The brand is thus responding to the worldwide trend toward sporty gasoline engines in the high-performance SUV segment. The Audi SQ7 and SQ8 feat...

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