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Audi Q8 e-tron Dakar Edition revealed abroad as Audi SA mulls local EV strategy
As Team Audi Sport prepares to face the world’s toughest rally for the third time with its RS Q e-tron prototype, the German company is also giving some Dakar inspiration to its Q8 e-tron road car.
The new Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar, revealed ahead of the Dakar Rally, features a 31mm-higher ride height (which automatically lowers as the car reaches higher speeds) as well as General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres.
A limited number of the edition models will be available with a unique decal package inspired by the aforementioned rally car.
The car also comes with puddle lights that project the words “edition Dakar” onto the streets.
Being based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron quattro, power comes from a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 300kW, and the 114 kWh battery allows a claimed WLTP range of up to 487km.
As Team Audi Sport prepares to face the world’s toughest rally for the third time with its RS Q e-tron prototype, the German company is also giving some Dakar inspiration to its Q8 e-tron road car.
The new Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar, revealed ahead of the Dakar Rally, features a 31mm-higher ride height (which automatically lowers as the car reaches higher speeds) as well as General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres.
A limited number of the edition models will be available with a unique decal package inspired by the aforementioned rally car.
The car also comes with puddle lights that project the words “edition Dakar” onto the streets.
Being based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron quattro, power comes from a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 300kW, and the 114 kWh battery allows a claimed WLTP range of up to 487km.
