Following its global debut at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year, Audi of America's Audi Nuvolari made its U.S. debut during Monterey Car Week. Its arrival on American shores gave U.S. clients, collectors, members of the press and enthusiasts their first opportunity for an in-person look at the production vehicle.
Limited to 499 units globally and powered by Audi’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid supercar powertrain, the Nuvolari represents a new performance halo for the four rings. Features include 987 horsepower, a top speed of more than 217 mph, active aerodynamics, quattro predictive ride and a new Audi Space Frame with full carbon fiber body.
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“The Nuvolari is more than an extraordinary supercar; it is a defining moment for Audi, built on substance,” Audi of America President Vito Paladino said. “Substance that delivers on what has always shaped Audi to be an iconic brand – performance, design and innovation.”
Audi presented the Nuvolari on August 14 at The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsports Gathering. Product specialists, designers and technical experts were in attendance to discuss the car’s design, its hybrid performance system, the advanced materials and the bespoke craftsmanship. The Nuvolari was then publicly displayed August 16 on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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Developed alongside Audi’s first-ever entry into F1, the Nuvolari reflects the brand’s broader motorsport mindset, with emphasis on electrified performance, energy management, lightweight construction and aerodynamic efficiency. Insights from the team have influenced key elements of the vehicle, including its high-performance hybrid powertrain, active aerodynamics, energy management, lightweight carbon-fiber construction and advanced braking systems.
Combined with its high-performance hybrid powertrain and limited-production positioning, the Nuvolari introduces an exposed carbon fiber package that brings visible material execution more commonly associated with the hypercar space. Audi said the package acts as an early expression of the brand’s new design philosophy shaped by Chief Creative Officer Massimo Frascella and his team.
