H&R Springs offers a lowering kit that gives the SUV a long and low appearance.
Audi launched the 2019Q8 to be the flagship SUV of the German luxury automobilemaker. This is Audi’s ultimate in luxury and performance. It doesn’t appear larger when placed next to the Q7. Take a look at the above photo from Vossen Wheels. It looks low and long. The Q8 is more like a hatchback, with a raised suspension, than an SUV with one.
You can also take a look at the other Vossen cars.
Vossen did lower suspension, but stock Q8s still appear low to the ground. The big wheels also fill up the wheel wells. The dimensions of the Q8 and Q7 make it easier to see the optical illusion. Although the Q8 is shorter than its counterpart, it has a longer wheelbase which enhances its length. Although the Q8 is slightly wider than the Q7, it is still a little shorter than its predecessor. These dimensions give the Q8 an aggressive and sporty appearance.
These wheels are Vossen Series 17 rims in “Patina Gold.” Vossen also tagged H&R Springs on Twitter. This is most likely Vossen that used to lower the Q8’s gold-wheeled wheels. Vossen does not provide any information about the Q8’s tricked-out wheels. It is unlikely that Vossen has improved the SUV’s stock performance.
The Q8’s first production run comes with one engine – a 386-horsepower V6 diesel (50 TDI) It produces 443 pound-feet. The Q8 will be equipped with a 3.0-liter gasoline-engine, nicknamed 55 TFSI, in the first half of next year. The gasoline engine will be available for purchase by U.S. customers. Audi is unlikely to offer the diesel engine to U.S. buyers. Spy photos show a sportier RS Q8 version in development. It will compete with the BMW X6 M Coupe and the Mercedes GLE 63 Coupe. It will likely be powered by a hybrid engine that produces 670 horsepower and 626 lbft (850 Newton meters) of torque.
Customers can swap out their stock wheels for Vossen units as soon as they take delivery of the Q8.