2028 Audi Nuvolari: Only 182 Are Coming to the U.S. at $700,000
The fastest and most powerful production Audi ever is officially coming to America, but you will need deep pockets and quick timing. The 2028 Audi Nuvolari hybrid supercar starts at $700,000, and only 182 of the 499 units built worldwide are headed to the U.S.
Audi of America says orders are open now at authorized Audi dealers nationwide for a limited time, with U.S. customer deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2028. The Nuvolari made its U.S. debut during Monterey Car Week this past August.
2028 Audi Nuvolari Price and U.S. Allocation
Here are the key ownership details:
- Starting MSRP: $700,000, excluding destination, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges
- U.S. allocation: 182 units
- Global production: 499 units
- Ordering: open now at authorized Audi dealers for a limited time
- Deliveries: expected in the first half of 2028
In other words, the Nuvolari is a true halo car. It is a showpiece meant to lift the entire brand rather than a volume seller.
A 987-Horsepower V8 Hybrid Powertrain
Under the carbon-fiber body is a hybrid powertrain that pairs a high-revving, twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric axial flux motors, two on the front axle and one on the rear. Audi estimates combined system output at 987 horsepower, although final figures may change.
- Estimated system output: 987 horsepower (manufacturer estimate, not SAE net)
- V8 output: 789 horsepower at 9,000 to 9,750 RPM
- Electric motor output: 198 horsepower
- 0 to 60 mph: an estimated 2.5 seconds
- Top speed: more than 217 mph
That 9,750 RPM peak is the kind of number you usually see on a race car. It is also the kind of detail that turns every car-loving kid, ours included, into an instant superfan.
Formula 1 Tech and Active Aerodynamics
According to Audi, its Formula 1 program directly shaped the Nuvolari. As a result, the hardware list reads more like a race car spec sheet than a road car brochure:
- Brake-by-wire technology and launch control strategies drawn from motorsport
- Audi ceramic pro brake disks with 21% more heat dissipation than standard ceramic brakes
- An all-new Audi Space Frame with nearly every exterior panel made from carbon-fiber reinforced polymer
- A three-stage deployable rear wing
- A Formula 1-inspired Drag Reduction System (DRS)
- More than 400 kg (about 880 pounds) of downforce when conditions demand it
Meet Audi’s New quattro Predictive Ride
The Nuvolari is also the world premiere of quattro predictive ride, Audi’s next-generation approach to all-wheel drive (AWD) handling. Using advanced sensors and real-time vehicle modeling, the system constantly reads grip, steering inputs, acceleration, and vehicle behavior. It then adjusts torque distribution, braking, and aerodynamic balance before you even need it.
Meanwhile, a four-way adjustable suspension works with the electric front-axle drive units. It allows separate low- and high-speed adjustment, along with compression and rebound tuning, for precise control in nearly any driving condition.
Endless Color and Interior Choices
Personalization is a big part of the $700,000 experience. Buyers can choose from:
- More than 50 gloss paint colors
- More than 10 matte paint colors
- An available fully exposed open carbon fiber exterior
- Fully customized Audi Exclusive paint and interior options
- Thirteen brake caliper colors
- Three primary Dinamica and 33 leather color choices
- Twelve seat belt colors
- Two switchgear colors
While the Nuvolari is a special-order machine, you can explore and build the rest of the lineup on Audi’s U.S. website.
Our Take on the 2028 Audi Nuvolari
I love that Audi built something this wild. A V8 that revs to 9,750 RPM, three electric motors, active aero, and Formula 1 tech is about as enthusiast-focused as a new car gets. Of course, at $700,000 with just 182 coming to the U.S., almost nobody reading this will park one in the garage, and that includes us.
Still, halo cars matter. Audi is investing heavily in America right now, including plans for its first U.S. plant in Georgia. I will be watching to see how much of quattro predictive ride eventually shows up in the Audis families actually buy, like the 2026 Audi Q3 S line we tested with our family.
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