Audi has announced it will only be bringing 182 of its new Nuvolari supercar to the U.S., making this one of the few chances for American buyers to drive the most powerful Audi production car ever made. The estimated 987 horsepower, F1-inspired supercar has a starting price of $700,000, and represents a big leap forward for the 2028 Audi Nuvolari over anything the company has ever offered before.
After debuting the car in the U.S. at Monterey Car Week in August, Audi has since announced more info about the Nuvolari’s availability, performance, and customization. The company has limited production to just 499 examples globally and will begin delivering the car to U.S. customers in the first half of 2028. Customers can also place their orders now at their local Audi dealer.
The Audi Nuvolari features a hybrid powertrain that consists of a high-revving twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors. The car’s V8 makes 789 horsepower and has a rev range of between 9,000 to 9,750 rpm. Meanwhile, the electric motors provide an additional 198 horsepower. Combined, the car is estimated to make 987 horsepower, though Audi says that the number may change closer to the start of production.
The high horsepower allows the Audi Nuvolari to have some impressive performance figures. The company estimates that the car will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and will have a top speed of over 217 mph. These figures make the Nuvolari the fastest and quickest production Audi ever made.
The Nuvolari also features a lot of Formula 1-inspired tech. The car’s hybrid powertrain utilizes advanced energy management, brake-by-wire tech, active aerodynamics, and sophisticated launch control systems. Audi has also developed a set of new ceramic brake discs, which the company says are capable of dissipating 21 percent more heat than normal ceramic brakes, allowing for consistent braking performance even under hard use.
The car also features a new predictive ride system called quattro, which debuted on the Audi Nuvolari. Instead of simply reacting to the road surface, the predictive quattro system uses sensors and a real-time model of the vehicle to predict how the car will behave. It constantly monitors the car’s grip, steering, and acceleration, among other things, to constantly optimize the car’s torque distribution, braking, and aerodynamic balance.
The Nuvolari also features an electrically driven front axle, and an active four-way adjustable suspension that lets the driver change the compression and rebound damping characteristics of the suspension independently at low and high speeds. Audi aims to provide the Nuvolari with handling that is as precise as possible, but not at the expense of the stability that is associated with Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive.
Audi put a lot of effort into reducing the weight of the Nuvolari. The supercar is based on a new Audi Space Frame architecture and features a carbon-fiber exterior. Almost all of the exterior body panels on the Nuvolari are made of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, reducing the Nuvolari’s weight without affecting its rigidity.
Active aerodynamics are also an important part of the Nuvolari’s design. The supercar features a three-stage deployable rear wing, and a Formula 1-inspired Drag Reduction System (DRS). The car’s aerodynamic elements can produce more than 880 pounds of downforce, depending on driving conditions, ensuring that the supercar stays planted on the road at high speeds.
As the Nuvolari will only be built in limited numbers and will carry a pretty hefty price tag, Audi is offering a wide range of personalization options for the car. Customers will have over 60 colors to choose from for the Nuvolari’s exterior, with over 50 gloss colors and over 10 matte colors. Customers will also have the option to choose the exterior to be made of exposed carbon fiber. 13 colors will also be available for the brake calipers.
When it comes to the interior, customers will be able to choose from three colors for Dinamica, and 33 colors for leather. 12 colors will be available for seat belts, and two finishes for switchgear. Audi Exclusive customization options will also be available for those who want to make their Nuvolari even more unique.
The 2028 Audi Nuvolari will start from $700,000, not including destination, taxes, and options. With only 182 examples allocated to the U.S., it’s going to be very hard to come by, and the price may end up being a lot more depending on options and how much a dealer is charging.
While Audi has made some memorable performance cars over the years like the R8, the Nuvolari puts the brand in a completely different league. With almost 1,000 horsepower, advanced hybrid technology, and limited numbers, the Nuvolari falls squarely in the ranks of the most exclusive supercars in the world.
For those who are interested in purchasing one, Audi says that orders will be accepted at authorized Audi dealerships in the U.S. for a limited time. Deliveries are set to start in early 2028.
