Audi has worked hard on the powertrain of this latest iteration of the Q8
Sportback
The SQ8 puts out an impressive 496 horsepower
in its Sportback
form
This isn't
as
good
as the Model X Plaid,
but it's
a much more manageable
level of performance
for
everyday use
Something some EV
makers tend
to
forget
Many powers are all
well and good, but
they have
to be
easy to work with
Three electric motors
form
the architecture of the Sportback version of the SQ8
One on
the front
axle of the car
and two
on
the
rear.
With a
0-100km/h acceleration
of just 4.5 seconds
it has
enough acceleration to
satisfy
the average
family
A top speed of 131 mph is also
good
enough for most people.
Less
power and speed than the Model X?
Well,
it
may
sound
strange
to
say,
but
it is.
Why
does the Plaid need over 1,000 horsepower? If
you
hate dangerous driving, speeding
you
don't have to.