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Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar: Electric off-roader

Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar

Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar
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Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar, which goes beyond the limits of ordinary electric vehicles, as it will embark on an interesting adventure with a special model. With its powerful and robust design inspired by the Dakar Rally, this model brings an unparalleled experience of riding on rough terrain. This is a car that not only looks like an off-roader, but also acts like one.

Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar it's not just another electric SUV. He is a true adventurer who combines technology and a passion for unbridled driving. Inspired by the Dakar Rally, this special model comes with a raised chassis and optional decals reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron designed for the Dakar Rally with an electric drive system and energy converter​​. This special AudiQ8 e-tron Edition Dakar is a limited edition with exceptional off-road specifications, including rugged tires and raised suspension.​​ It hides under the skin Audi 55 e-tron quattro, with 57mm wider wheel arches and an extension of the air suspension by 65mm in the new off-road mode, which required around 70 new components​​.

In terms of performance, it remains unchanged with a peak of 402 hp in boost mode provided by two electric motors and a huge 114kWh battery. The official range is reduced from the standard 499-560 kilometers to 452 kilometers (281 miles), which is partly due to the use of fatter off-road tires for WLTP testing, rather than the standard 20-inch wheels and tires.​​

The e-quattro drive makes it easy to climb steep, loose slopes, and the new hill descent system allows you to maintain a certain speed without pressing the brakes.​​ He was driving in a fast convoy Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar it responds more to suggestions than requests, as it gracefully makes its way over uneven surfaces​​.

Despite initial skepticism, the model turns out to be surprisingly attractive, with a raised undercarriage, a spare wheel on a roof rack and General Grabber AT3 off-road tires, which are so robust that the 18-inch wheels could wear crocodile skin​​.

Photo: Audi
Photo: Audi
Photo: Audi
Photo: Audi
Photo: Audi
The Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar is not just another SUV. It is a vehicle that combines fun and eccentricity, although it may not be the most relevant for some markets. With a starting price of approx 120,000 euros, 114 kWh battery, 402 HP of power, and capacity from 0 to 100 km/h 5.9 seconds, this model represents the line between fun and serious purpose​​. The Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar is proof that electric vehicles are not limited to city streets, but can discover new paths in the world of adventure and exploration.

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