2024-01-06 13:00:03
Based on a Q8 55 e-tron quattro with Advanced finish, with a net battery capacity of 106 kWh (gross of 114) and the quattro powertrain, two motors delivering 300 kW in boost mode and a maximum torque of 664 No. This is the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar, an SUV that allows you to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, reach a maximum speed limited to 200 km/h and a autonomy of up to 487 kilometers.
Available to order in the first quarter of 2024, although in Spain they will only be made available. sale a total of eight units of this special edition with a starting price of 130,800 euros, this electric SUV is equipped with General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tires, has 31 millimeters more ground clearance and is designed for better handling on surfaces with less grip, such as gravel or snow. In the basic configuration the vehicle has a ground clearance of 206 millimeters. At higher speeds the body gradually lowers: 15 millimeters at 85 km/h, 17 millimeters at 100 km/h and 13 millimeters at 120 km/h. This optimizes driving stability at high speeds, as well as improve aerodynamics and autonomy.
Together with the front approach angle of 20 degrees and a departure angle of 26 degrees, Audi’s electric SUV is well prepared to tackle off-road journeys. The ventral angle is 19 degrees and the wading depth reaches 300 mm. The air suspension control strategy has also been revised to meet the typical requirements of off-road driving.
The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is available in Siam Beige metallic, Mythos Black metallic and Magnetic Grey. The Singleframe is always finished in the body color. The optional projector light on the Singleframe creates a visually coherent connection between the headlights. The lower part of the body is also finished in Mythos Black metallic, giving the vehicle a more robust appearance.
The widened, continuous wheel arch trims give the Q8 e-tron edition Dakar a confident appearance on the road. When the driver’s door is opened, the LED lights project the words “Dakar edition” onto the floor. The exclusivity of this special edition is also reflected in the original key case, with a special logo. Optionally available is the comfort key (with anti-theft alarm system), which can be used to open the doors and trunk lid through wireless communication between the key and the vehicle. With this key you can also lock the car using sensors located on the door handles.
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The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar can be equipped with an exclusive decorative vinyl package inspired by the RS Q e-tron. Starting from the Mythos Black metallic body color, the car receives a partial treatment with the vinyls using transparencies without masking the entire surface, although all the exterior components are treated. Models with this decoration are limited to 99 units and display the serial number of the special model in frosted letters on the D-pillar.
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Additionally, the special edition rolls off the production line with Matrix LED headlights and taillights as standard, illuminating the road precisely with a high-resolution beam of light. The equipment also includes tinted glass for the tailgate and side windows. Inside, the S line finish is standard, including sports seats upholstered in Dinamica microfiber and synthetic leather. Also part of the standard equipment are a leather multifunction sports steering wheel, an elegant black headliner, stainless steel pedals and a comfortable center armrest. The decorative inserts are made of matte brushed aluminum, while the door sills feature aluminum inserts. The upper part of the instrument panel and the lower elements of the cabin are finished in black synthetic leather.
The Audi Sport stitching package in red is available as an option, adding contrast details to the sports seats, steering wheel, knee rests on the console and door armrests. The seat belts are also trimmed in red to perfectly match the sporty feel of the cabin.
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A Head-up Display complements the screens. It projects important information directly onto the windshield so that the graphics appear to float in front of the driver. Also new is an MMI operating system screen, which displays information about the vehicle’s tilt angle. In addition, Audi offers background images on the MMI screen created especially for the commemorative edition of the Dakar. The spirit of the vehicle is represented here in three scenes: from desert storms and tire tracks to a dune landscape. The “Audi phone box” makes phone use very convenient, connecting the driver’s smartphone, which is recharged by induction, to the car’s antenna. The special edition also comes standard with the City and Tour assistance packages.
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The additional equipment of the Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is further proof of its practicality. The trunk storage and cargo organization package is also included as standard. The durable trunk floor lining and durable floor mats feature the special edition name, which also includes as standard roof rails that can serve as a roof rack with a load capacity of 40 kg, a roof rack bag and straps to attach accessories.
A second charging socket allows the high-voltage battery to be charged using the combined charging system type 2 (CCS2). Additionally, the e-tron charging system offers everything adventurers need to charge their vehicle, whether at home, with friends or at a vacation destination.
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