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This Mega Hatch-Looking Audi RS Q8 Hides a Terrifying Secret Under the Hood

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Photo: Instagram | keyvanyoffical
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It may be one of the newcomers to the crossover coupe fiesta for business-y models, but the Audi Q8 has proved its worth as a great contender to the likes of the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe. And like its rivals, it can be had in a range-topping flavor that brags about sharing many things in common with the mighty Lamborghini Urus.
Made by Audi Sport, it is called the RS Q8, and as everyone and their pet knows, it has a jaw-dropping amount of power. The super crossover's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 steams out 592 horsepower (600 ps/441 kW). It is also good for 590 pound-feet (800 Nm) of torque. From 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 97 kph), it needs just 3.7 seconds and can keep pushing up to 155 mph (250 kph). All this in return for $125,800 stateside if you settle for a copy with no options whatsoever and don't factor in the destination charge and dealer fees.

However, there are numerous examples out there that can mix it with the supercar establishment on a good day. The one pictured in the gallery is part of this exclusive club and has Keyvany to thank for the upgrades. Founded five years ago, this German tuning company has already left its mark on numerous high-end models, and the RS Q8 is obviously one of them. But how much power are we talking about? Try 1,011 horses, according to the social media post embedded below, or just a bit more than the original Bugatti Veyron.

Besides boosting the power of the super crossover, which is now worthy of the hyper prefix, the tuner has also given it a menacing body kit. Much wider than the standard RS Q8, it has fender flares and new side skirts. The front bumper carries over and has a chunkier apron attached to it, and the vented hood is new. At the rear, they traded the OEM diffuser for a new one with a four-fin design and an integrated brake light in the middle. It still has cutouts on each side for the dual exhaust pipes, a signature trait of modern-day Audi Sport models. The tailgate is home to two spoilers, and the Y-spoke alloys, with a dual-tone look, complete the redesign.

But don't go anywhere yet, as this high-end Audi also has a new interior. It mixes leather and Alcantara in orange and black, and the tuner's logo is visible on different parts, including the treadplates. The owner demanded a matching child seat, which looks great if you ask us. But where do you stand on the entire build? Do you like it or hate it? Since your opinion always matters, let us know by commenting below.

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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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