What years was the Audi Nuvolari produced?

ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2026.

How many Audi Nuvolari examples are documented on ScanRacer?

8 published scans from 1 member, with the latest photo added in August 2026.

Audi

Nuvolari

2026

The Audi Nuvolari is a high-performance hybrid supercar unveiled by Audi in June 2026 as a near-production prototype. The company quotes a system output of 1,001 PS, a top speed above 350 km/h, and a production run limited to 499 cars. Its powertrain combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, while quattro all-wheel drive, active aerodynamics, and an Audi Space Frame structure with a carbon exterior support its performance targets. Audi claims a 0-to-100 km/h time of 2.6 seconds. The model is listed in the ScanRacer library for the 2026 model year with one variant named Base. Audi says first deliveries are planned for the first half of 2027, so 2026 represents the car’s unveiling and commercial launch phase rather than an established production history.

Variants by year

1 versions

2026

Nuvolari

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

1referenced versions

2026covered years

8published scans

1contributing members

August 2026latest photo

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Model introduction

History

The Nuvolari name has an earlier connection with Audi history. In 2003, Audi unveiled a concept car called the Nuvolari quattro at Geneva. The 2+2 grand touring coupe was intended to express a new direction for the brand’s design language. It paid tribute to Tazio Nuvolari, the racing driver associated with Auto Union competition cars in the 1930s. Audi still preserves the 2003 Nuvolari quattro as part of its design heritage and has included it in the Audi museum mobile’s design exhibition. The contemporary model uses the name in a very different setting. Audi revealed it on June 4, 2026, on the French Riviera as the brand’s first supercar with a high-performance hybrid powertrain. Audi also describes it as the first production vehicle to follow its new design philosophy. Development has involved prototype testing at the Nürburgring and Nardò, focusing on powertrain durability, dynamic behavior, and aerodynamic performance. Audi has announced a limited production run of 499 vehicles, European pre-orders in the fourth quarter of 2026, and first deliveries in the first half of 2027. At the current reference date, the Nuvolari is therefore a newly announced model, and some final production specifications may still change.

Generations

No succession of Audi Nuvolari generations is currently documented. The model was announced in 2026 and Audi presents it as a new supercar rather than as an update to an existing model line. It should also be kept separate from the Audi Nuvolari quattro concept unveiled in 2003. Although the two vehicles share a name, they are distinct projects separated by twenty-three years: the earlier car was a design study, while the 2026 car is a hybrid supercar intended for limited production. For the contemporary Nuvolari, the available public information describes one launch phase. Audi still refers to the displayed vehicle as a near-production prototype, while announcing a limited run of 499 units. Confirmed headline features include a mid-mounted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, three electric motors, a 736 kW or 1,001 PS system output, quattro predictive all-wheel drive, active aerodynamics, and an Audi Space Frame structure combined with a carbon exterior. Within the ScanRacer context, the available period is restricted to 2026 and one variant, Base, is recorded. It is therefore more accurate to describe the car as a launch model or first commercial phase than to assign it a conventional first-generation label. No later body, powertrain, or trim evolution can be established from the information published so far.

Key differences

The ScanRacer library records only one Audi Nuvolari variant: Base, assigned to the 2026 model year. No higher trim, special edition, or separate mechanical configuration is included in the available context. It is therefore not possible to attribute exclusive equipment or a different output to the Base variant without manufacturer documentation. Audi’s published specifications describe the model as a whole: a 1,001 PS hybrid system, a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, three electric motors, quattro predictive all-wheel drive, active aerodynamics, and a structure using carbon exterior elements. These details are not a comparison between several trim levels. The announced production total of 499 cars refers to the complete supercar run, not to a separate Base series. The key distinction is chronological. The 2026 entry reflects the car’s unveiling and launch period, while first deliveries are scheduled for 2027. Final specifications and any customer-specific configurations will need to be confirmed by Audi.

Photo recognition

The contemporary Nuvolari is first identified by its mid-engine supercar proportions: the cabin is positioned forward, the body is compact in volume, and the overall stance is wide and very low. Audi describes taut exterior surfaces, a monolithic form, and aerodynamic functions integrated into the bodywork. The Titanium presentation color, combined with visible carbon elements, is another useful visual clue on the cars shown by the company. Functional details are also significant. The Nuvolari uses active aerodynamics to adjust downforce according to driving conditions, along with torque-management functions associated with its quattro system. The air intakes and cooling openings should be understood in relation to the mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 supported by three electric motors. It should not be confused with the 2003 Nuvolari quattro concept. That earlier vehicle was a 2+2 grand touring coupe with a different body and design identity. The year, supercar silhouette, and hybrid powertrain provide the clearest ways to distinguish the two cars.

Important versions

For the period recorded in ScanRacer, the only version is the Audi Nuvolari Base, model year 2026. This name identifies the configuration available in the library; it does not represent a trim for which Audi has published a separate equipment list. Audi has separately announced global production limited to 499 Nuvolari cars in total. The 2026 model should be treated as a launch phase. Audi unveiled a near-production prototype in June 2026 and plans first deliveries for the first half of 2027. No additional variant, numbered edition, or powertrain revision can be confirmed from the information currently published.

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What years was the Audi Nuvolari produced?: ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2026.
How many Audi Nuvolari examples are documented on ScanRacer?: 8 published scans from 1 member, with the latest photo added in August 2026.