Along with the regular versions of Audi's upcoming
Q8, the coupe crossover will also offer a high-performance 'S' model.
It's still too early to talk about what engine the
new SQ8 could use, but the magazine says it will likely adopt the 4.0-liter
bi-turbo V8 diesel from the SQ7. In the latter, the lump is good for 435 PS and 900 Nm of torque, and allows it to go from rest to 100
km/h in 4.8 seconds, and up to a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Expect similar performance from the SQ8 as well.
Besides the high-end luxury SUV, the
4.0-liter TDI unit is also rumored to be applied on a diesel version of the
SQ5, but this has yet to be confirmed. Meanwhile, the premium compact SUV has
already received a range-topping version in Detroit, which uses a 3.0-liter V6
gasoline unit, rated at 354 PS and 500 Nm of torque.
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