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The RS Q8 gets an imposing octagonal Singleframe face with a black, glossy RS honeycomb grille and large side air inlets
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The RS roof edge spoiler provides a striking finish to the coupé-style, sloping roofline
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The numerous RS design details help enhance the masculine character and sport stance of the SUV
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The coupé-style roofline slopes and flows into the forward-canted D-pillars and rests against the quattro blisters above the wheel arches
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The RS-specific rear apron with a diffuser clip in high gloss black and the RS-typical oval tailpipes add a further sporty touch at the rear
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Responsive around tight curves, composed on the highway and robust off-road: The suspension of the new RS Q8 also combines the best characteristics from various worlds
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With variable ground clearance, short overhangs, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and the hill descent control, the new Audi RS Q8 can carry on calmly and confidently when paved roads end
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The interior of the new RS Q8 features a deliberately clean design; the slim instrument panel and the strongly horizontal body line convey a feeling of spaciousness. The central element in the cockpit is the top MMI touch response display
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The driver always has relevant information in view - on the display of the standard Audi virtual cockpit and on the optional RS head-up display
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As standard, the 4.0 TFSI is coupled to an eight-speed tiptronic with optimized switching times and launch control function
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The fully perforated RS sport leather steering wheel flattened at the bottom with shift paddles also includes multifunction buttons
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The sport seats with RS embossing fit perfectly into the athletic atmosphere of the RS Q8. Ventilated RS sport seats in Valcona leather with a honeycomb pattern and RS embossing are an even more luxurious option
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There is ample space for five. A three-seat rear bench that slides up to 10 cm (3.9 in) is standard
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The characteristic rear light strip and the RS roof edge spoiler give an impressive finish
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Making 600 horsepower at an engine speed of 6,000 rpm, and 800 of torque between 2,200 and 4,500 rpm, the 4.0-litre V8 in the new Audi RS Q8 delivers 0 to 100kph times of just 3.8 seconds and 0 to 200kph in 13.7 seconds
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The wide selection of available assist systems makes your drive in the RS Q8 as relaxing and safe as possible. Some of these, including the safety systems Audi pre sense basic and Audi pre sense front - are standard equipment
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The camera-based traffic sign recognition will be available in Germany from start
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The adaptive cruise assist (AFA) relieves the driver on longer journeys by assisting with longitudinal and lateral guidance. It incorporates the functions of adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist and active lane assist
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When planning the route, the self-learning navigation system makes suggestions to the driver based on routes driven previously, incorporating experiences regarding time of day and traffic density
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