- Audi has begun testing the Nuvolari out in the open.
- A prototype was recently spied on the Nürburgring.
- Car arrives next year with a combined output of 987 hp.
The Audi Nuvolari seemingly came out of nowhere as there was no teaser campaign or endless parade of spy photos. Instead, the company just introduced the car and said deliveries would begin in the first half of 2027.
That’s a refreshing change of pace, but Audi is now testing their upcoming supercar on the Nürburgring. It’s decked out in an interesting disguise and sports a front end cover over the upper grille, which hides the Audi logo.
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Considering the automaker skipped a concept and introduced the “near-production prototype” earlier this month, there shouldn’t be any major changes. However, it’s worth noting a number of components applied to the car appear to be temporary placeholders.
While there isn’t much to see, the Nuvolari features a high-performance plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a mid-mounted twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine, a 7.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and three axial flux electric motors. They’re joined by five drive modes and a quattro all-wheel drive system that anticipates your needs.
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All told, the car produces a combined output of 987 hp (736 kW / 1,001 PS). That’s more than the Lamborghini Temerario and it enables the Nuvolari to rocket from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, before hitting a top speed in excess of 217 mph (350 km/h).
Other highlights include an active rear wing with three different positions. It functions as an air brake and can generate more than 882 lbs (400 kg) of downforce. Speaking of brakes, the car has a Ceramic Pro system with massive 16.5-inch (420 mm) front discs that are grabbed by ten-piston calipers.
The model also sports a minimalist interior with anodized aluminum accents and a chunky infotainment system. They’re joined by lightweight sport seats, a push-button shifter, and a digital instrument cluster that resides behind a flat-bottom steering wheel.
