Special edition models from other markets can sometimes be a frustrating thing. Why cover a special edition that isn’t coming to America? After all, there will be just 20 units of this RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition and all 20 are headed to China. So, what’s the point?
Audi China chose to roll out info on the car alongside the RS 6 GT Avant, of which China will be receiving 66 units. For the Chinese, this RS Q8 then is far more exclusive given the shorter numbers, but in a production vein it’s the sweet spot.
Whereas you’d be hard pressed to assemble your own RS 6 GT Avant, even with the most shrewd parts bin detectives (looking at you PartsByTopher), many of the special details of the RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition might be mimicked via the Audi exclusive order guide. In as much, consider this a bit of inspiration.
What Makes It Special?
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of quattro is this special edition RS Q8 performance limited to just 20 units and a base Chinese market price of 1.724,800 yuan. It boasts the same power levels as the standard RS Q8 performance (640Ps and a peak torque of 850N·m), able to accelerate from 0-100 km (0-62 mph) in 3.6 seconds.
Each of the cars is painted black metallic and features black four rings badges, carbon fiber exterior trim and mirror caps. a “45 Years of quattro” logo can be found on the rear window, while these models are also fitted with matrix LED headlights with laser high beams and digital OLED taillights with 5-way personalized lighting signatures.
Inside, the RS Q8 quattro 45th anniversary offers two exclusive interiors. The luxury style interior features diamond silver leather with white jade stitching. The sports style interior features black jade grey and diamond silver dual-color leather with bright red stitching, with ten units of each being produced.
Other standard equipment in the RS Q8 quattro 45th anniversary edition includes the Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system with 23 speakers
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