After the Audi RS4, SIVA, Audi's national importer, introduces the Audi RS Q8 in Portugal. Developed by the Audi Sport department of the German brand, the RS Q8 adds a sporty and performance aspect to Audi's top-of-the-range coupe SUV. It is the answer to the BMW X5M and Mercedes-AMG GLE 63.Situated at the top of the Q8 range, it is equipped with a V8 engine that delivers 600 hp, allowing it to reach 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds. To guarantee all this firepower, Audi equipped this model with the bi-turbo 4-liter V8 engine that it already uses in the Lamborghini Urus. The platform is the same.
Supercharging delivers 800 Nm of torque between 2200 and 4500 rpm. Emissions are controlled using a 48v mild hybrid system and automatic deactivation of half the cylinders. This system works with smooth accelerator loads and is automatically managed by the electronics of the RS Q8.With the usual efficiency of Audi's sporting achievements, the RS Q8 is equipped as standard with the integral Quattro transmission. This Torsen system distributes 60% of the torque to the rear and 40% to the front. In the sportiest mode, it is possible to put a maximum of 85% behind and the power is managed by the eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. This technical arsenal allowed the Audi RS Q8 to make a lap of the Nurburgring circuit in 7m 42 s. In addition to the well-known efficiency, comfort, auto, dynamic, allroad, offroad and individual modes, the Audi RS Q8 includes the RS1 and RS2 levels, which are fully customizable by the driver.
It can change the parameters of the engine, gearbox, steering, suspension, directional rear axle, engine sound and sporty rear differential. 90 mm, the MMI navigation system, the digital pressure gauges, the electric front seats with Alcantara coating, the parking sensors with camera and the 223 rims. In the list of available options we have the Dynamic Plus package with the active stabilizer bars, for better control of cornering body movements, sporty rear differential and top speed increased to 305 km / h. All for 6200 €. Also the ceramic brakes are an extra with an additional value of € 10 330. Very desirable will also be the sports exhaust system, with a cost of € 1705. The Audi RS Q8 is already available in the national market, from 182 733 € and can be configured on the brand's website. It goes without saying that an even more desirable configuration could easily exceed 200 thousand euros.
Renault Portugal and its dealer network join other car brands promoting actions to combat the pandemic by Covid-19. Renault's plan, together with 41 dealers from north to south of the country, involves reducing costs for health entities that face this pandemic crisis on a daily basis and is divided into two essential lines. On the one hand, the plan provides for the offer maintenance of all vehicles of the Renault and Dacia brands at the service of sanitary entities. Thus, the maintenance plan is fully offered (100% reimbursement) to all Renault and Dacia vehicles that integrate the firefighter fleets, hospitals, health centers, INEM, ambulances and other entities, namely private health institutions. social solidarity (IPSS), representing an important relief of operating costs for the entities involved. On the other hand, a 50% discount is offered on all other operations carried out in the dealer network, an offer that applies to labor and the necessary parts and includes services such as sheet and paint, for example. Renault adherent concessions will promote contact with the entities that can benefit from this action. The plan is effective immediately, and will be in this first phase, effective until April 30. However, Renault Portugal will continue to assess the situation and may extend the term and / or the application of the support measures now foreseen.
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