The power of change

The new year is off to a flying start with the first Audi Foundation fundraising raffle for 2026 now open and an extraordinary prize on offer. For the cost of a ticket – again just $55 – each participant will go into the running to win an Audi RS Q8 performance valued at over $300,000 ($301,691.31 drive away, to be precise). This incredible vehicle represents the pinnacle of performance and holds the title of the brand’s fastest, most powerful series production combustion engine model ever.

Once again, the number of tickets on offer are capped at 12,000 and there is no limit on how many tickets an individual can purchase, representing extraordinary odds with such a compelling prize on offer.

Of course the very act of supporting the ongoing work of the Audi Foundation is rewarding in itself, providing real and positive change to the lives of people all over the country. Since its inception in 2017, the Audi Foundation has supported the work of its not-for-partners across the areas of education and careers, mental health and medical research, to date providing more than nine million dollars to a diverse but proven collection of programs through its dedicated grant system.

In addition to the support provided by generous donations and contributions by the Audi national dealer network, the two raffles the Audi Foundation conducts each year are responsible for raising the lion’s share of the Foundation’s funding – which is used to support the incredible work of the Foundation’s partner charities.

The work of these proven partners is ongoing, and as such, the need for funds to continue the invaluable work is likewise ongoing. In the field of health, the Audi Foundation is proud to support the life-saving work of the the Children’s Cancer Institute and its Zero program which is engaged in groundbreaking research and the ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer. The extraordinary work of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation positively impacts the lives of our most vulnerable and their families while the work of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation in purchasing vital medical equipment for children’s hospital wards ensures the best medical equipment for these crucial medical facilities. 

Adopting a different approach to the issue of health, CanToo promotes personal fitness and best health practices while at the same time raising funds to be used in combating cancer through the funding of important research projects.

In the field of mental health too, the Audi Foundation’s partners are delivering positive outcomes through the work of the RU OK? and the distinctive Conversation Convoy, the youth-focused batyr Australia and Bully Zero.

Not-for-profits focusing on youth education and well-being are also an important focus for the Audi Foundation, with the work of the Country Education Foundation of Australia, Clontarf Foundation, Youth Opportunities and Zephyr Education Inc, also long-term partners.

In addition to these established charities and their ongoing programs, the Audi Foundation also supports sustainable communities through special crisis assistance when disasters such as flooding and bushfires place communities under extreme and unforeseen pressure. The work right across all of the pillars and organisations has a proven, long-term track record and continues to deliver outstanding results and positively changes lives.

For this first raffle of 2026, the Foundation’s 16th since its inception, the chance to win the mighty RS Q8 performance represents a significant additional incentive. This is a vehicle which represents the very best that Audi Sport has to offer. A vehicle with an incredible motorsport pedigree and yet boasting the highest standards of luxury finished and appointment, state-of-the-art technology and a presence quite unlike any other vehicle on the road.

Riding on huge black 23-inch alloy wheels, it is finished in Chilli Red metallic paint with a Matt Carbon and Black exterior styling package, with the Audi rings in anthracite grey. 

Valued at $301,691.31 (drive away), it features a peerless 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing an extraordinary 471kW of power at 6000rpm and 850Nm of torque between 2300 and 4500rpm to demolish the spring from 0 to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds. As impressive as those figures are, the large, luxurious SUV has the handling and driving dynamics to take full advantage of that power, its combination of all-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension sport and quattro sport differential all combining to deliver ride and handling that belies the vehicle’s size, while the world’s largest brakes – ceramic 440mm front discs with 10 piston fixed calipers and 370mm six-piston calipers on the rear – provide unparalleled stopping power. 

It’s no surprise with this potent combination to learn that the RS Q8 performance holds the title of fastest large SUV around the famed Nurburgring Nordschleife – lapping the demanding 20.8km circuit in just 7:36.698 minutes.

The RS Q8 performance is more than just a study in power and performance, featuring cutting-edge automotive technology like the 48V mild-hybrid system to ensure optimal efficiency, and a level of luxury appointment to pamper the occupants and ensure each journey, regardless of the duration, is memorable.

From the refinement of its RS design package, which elevates an already exquisite interior, to the Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System with 1920 watts and 19 speakers, every detail of the RS Q8 performance is designed to impress, and this awe-inspiring Audi RS Q8 performance will go to one lucky participant simply for purchasing one of the 12,000 tickets on offer. 

The raffle is open to all residents of Australia aged 18 years old or over and will run from now until 5:00pm on Monday 27 April, 2026, or until sold out. The lucky winner will be drawn from all entries on Wednesday, 29 April, 2026 at 3:00pm (1500hrs AEDT).

Once again, the latest Audi Foundation fundraising demonstrates yet again that the act of giving can result in powerful outcomes.

* Price value based on RRP, inclusive of registration and on-road costs for delivery in NSW.  No optional extras or accessories included unless stated. No vehicle insurance provided. This prize can be collected from any Audi Australia dealer (See www.audi.com.au for a list of dealer locations). This Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Conditions apply – see terms and conditions.

Overseas model shown. The vehicle pictured is for illustration purposes only and may differ in colour and specification from the actual prize vehicle.