Audi of America has confirmed that 182 examples of the Nuvolari supercar will reach the United States, with a starting MSRP of $700,000 and customer deliveries scheduled for the first half of 2028. For buyers considering one of those allocations, the announcement also outlines a broad personalization programme: more than 60 exterior colors, dozens of cabin choices and further bespoke possibilities through Audi exclusive.
The U.S. allocation represents just over a third of the Nuvolari’s planned worldwide production of 499 cars. Following its American debut during Monterey Car Week in August, orders remain open through authorized Audi dealerships nationwide for a limited time.
GLOSS, MATTE OR EXPOSED CARBON
The announced exterior palette includes more than 50 gloss paint colors and more than 10 matte finishes. Beyond those selections, Audi says fully customized Audi exclusive paint options will be available, giving customers scope to pursue a specification outside the listed palette.
Buyers will also be able to select a fully exposed carbon-fiber exterior. With nearly every exterior panel made from carbon-fiber reinforced polymer, that option brings the Nuvolari’s construction into its visual identity. Audi has not yet detailed the available carbon finishes or pricing for the treatment.
Thirteen brake-caliper colors provide another point of coordination. Depending on the chosen body finish, they offer an opportunity to carry a color theme through the car or introduce a contrasting accent.
A CABIN BUILT AROUND COLOR AND MATERIAL
Inside, Audi lists three primary Dinamica selections and 33 leather colors, supported by 12 seat-belt colors and two switchgear colors. Additional Audi exclusive interior color and material selections extend the possibilities further.
The distinction between the announced palette and the bespoke programme matters here. The former already provides considerable choice, while Audi exclusive offers a route for buyers seeking a more individual combination. Audi has not yet published a complete guide to material compatibility, bespoke commissions or option pricing.
For Tailored Driver readers, those details make the Nuvolari particularly interesting. A limited production run establishes scarcity, but the breadth of paint, upholstery and accent choices gives buyers considerable room to define the character of an individual car.
987 HP, SUBJECT TO FINAL CONFIRMATION
Audi anticipates a maximum combined output of 987 hp from a biturbo V8 and three axial-flux electric motors, with two motors at the front axle and one at the rear. Estimated performance includes 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed exceeding 217 mph. Final output figures remain subject to change.
The Nuvolari also introduces quattro predictive ride, which uses sensor inputs and real-time vehicle modeling to coordinate torque distribution, braking interventions and aerodynamic balance. An all-new Audi Space Frame, carbon-fiber bodywork, adjustable suspension and active aerodynamics complete the package. The latter includes a three-stage deployable rear wing and a drag-reduction system, with Audi quoting more than 400 kg, or approximately 880 pounds, of downforce.
U.S. ORDERS AND DELIVERY TIMING
The 2028 Audi Nuvolari starts at $700,000 MSRP, with personalization costs still to be detailed. Audi says U.S. orders will remain available for a limited time through authorized dealers, ahead of the first customer deliveries in the first half of 2028.
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