Audi has revealed the Nuvolari, its first high-performance hybrid supercar, marking the brand’s most powerful production vehicle to date with 1,001 PS and a top speed exceeding 350kmh.
Production will be limited to 499 units, with deliveries set to begin in the first half of 2027.
The Nuvolari accelerates from zero to 100 kmh in 2.6 seconds and zero to 200 kmh in 6.8 seconds, powered by a hybrid system combining a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine producing 800 hp and three axial flux electric motors. The combustion engine alone revs to 10,000 rpm, while total system output reaches 736 kW.
At the front axle, dual electric motors deliver up to 2,150 Nm of torque, supporting Audi’s quattro predictive ride system, which actively distributes torque based on real-time driving conditions. A third electric motor integrates between the engine and transmission to complete the hybrid architecture.
The system is paired with a 7.3 kWh lithium-ion battery and multiple drive modes, including E-Hybrid, Balanced, Dynamic, Dynamic+ and Track, allowing the vehicle to shift from efficiency-focused urban driving to full performance deployment.
Aerodynamics play a central role in the Nuvolari’s performance profile. Active aerodynamic components, including a deployable rear wing with three configurations and a Formula 1 (F1)-inspired Drag Reduction System, deliver more than 400kg of downforce in high-performance settings while optimising drag on straights.
The vehicle also introduces Audi Space Frame architecture with a carbon fibre exterior for the first time, significantly reducing weight while increasing rigidity. Nearly all exterior components are made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer using F1-derived manufacturing processes.
Inside, the Nuvolari adopts a stripped-back, driver-focused layout with a 12-inch digital interface and anodised aluminium detailing. The cabin is divided into a dark, performance-oriented front section and a lighter rear space, reflecting its dual emphasis on control and craftsmanship.
Braking performance is derived from motorsport, featuring a brake-by-wire system and ceramic braking setup capable of handling up to 2.8 megawatts of energy absorption, supported by carbon disc technology inspired by F1.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said the Nuvolari represents a leap in technological execution, while CTO Rouven Mohr highlighted the rapid transfer of motorsport-derived innovations into a production-ready platform.
Named after racing legend Tazio Nuvolari, the supercar is positioned as a statement of Audi’s next-generation performance strategy, blending electrification, aerodynamics and motorsport engineering into a limited-run flagship.
