The ultra performance 2018 Q50 RED SPORT 400 comes complete with quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seats, aluminum-accented pedals, dark chrome interior trim, dark metallic dynamic tactile paddle shifters, staggered 19-inch wheels and tires (RWD), custom exhaust tips, sport brakes with red painted calipers, a full range of safety and driver aid technologies and, of course, 400 horsepower.

The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine was named to the prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines list. The high-output version, standard in the range-topping Q50 RED SPORT 400, delivers 400 horsepower at 6,400 rpm, the most standard horsepower for any non-specialty model. Torque is rated at 350 lb-ft at 1,600-5,200 rpm.

Further design changes at the front of the Q50 for the RED SPORT 400 includes a more angular front bumper and wider, lower air intakes -- adding greater visual potency.

The rear of the RED SPORT 400 places more focus on the twin exhausts and rear diffuser with a two-tone paint finish. RED SPORT 400 models come equipped with unique 19-inch wheels, contributing to a more aggressive stance, while also improving handling and traction under cornering and hard acceleration.

The 2018 Q50 also features a Dynamic Digital Suspension as standard on RED SPORT 400, it provides an optimal blend of ride comfort, response and agility. The shift from a comfort-biased ride to enhanced dynamic response can be made when the driver places the electronically adjustable shock absorbers in either Sport or Sport+ modes, providing firmer damping control for more agile handling. While in these modes, the suspension is constantly adjusting to provide ideal performance and a flat ride.