The Brief
The development brief for the RS Q8 was to build on our success with the RS 6 (C8) by implementing tailored upgrades for this super SUV. Our class-leading ECU and TCU calibrations transform this beast into a much faster, smoother car suitable for daily commutes and school runs, or weekend blasts across the Continent.
For enhanced auditory pleasure and additional power, we retraced the steps taken with the RS 6 with minor adjustments along the way. We leveraged connections with Akrapovič, NGK, ITG, Nick K as well as our in-house Nortech Performance as we looked to replicate our success. The new software and hardware package gives the RS Q8 a split personality, being quiet and demure in Comfort mode before becoming loud and aggressive in Sport mode, all at the push of a button.