Audi RS Q8-S from ABT Sportsline with 700 PS & 880 NM!

In principle, the Audi RS Q8 can be described as a cheaper alternative to the Lamborghini Urus. But with the upgrades from ABT Sportsline the crossover becomes the big brother of the Urus. According to the tuner, the RS Q8-S package increases the power and torque of the twin-turbocharged 4,0-liter V8 to a hefty 700 hp and an impressive 880 Nm of torque. As far as we know, this is made possible by the high-techAdditional unit ABT Engine Control. Compared to the series with 600 PS & 800 Nm, this is of course an announcement. According to ABT, the sprint to 100 km/h takes just 3,8 seconds. As far as we know, the maximum speed remains unchanged.

ABT Audi RS Q8-S

But not only the performance makes the difference. The RS Q8-S package from ABT Sportsline also includes an adjustable landing gear that reduces front and rear ground clearance by up to 25mm, as well as a new one Sports exhaust system with four chic tailpipes that have a diameter of 102 mm. And the diameter of the rims is also larger. Because the vehicle from the pictures are the in-house ones ABT High performance HR forged wheels in Format 23 inch with 295/35 tires.

And you can also see the noble ABT Aero package with a striking front spoiler, thick side skirts and a new rear diffuser. The components for the body are all kept in a shiny carbon look. All around, the ABT logo can still be seen in various places on the exterior and an RS Q8-S emblem adorns the front apron. And even in the interior, the lettering of the refiner is visible in various places.

the cabin has also changed

In the cabin, ABT refines the steering wheel, the shift lever, the seat covers and the switch cap for the start button, among other things. There was also the RS Q8-S logo on the seats, the floor mats and on the Side sill. There was even more carbon on the dashboard. The RS Q8-S package from ABT for the RS Q8 includes the performance upgrade, the exhaust system, the chassis, the wheels and the modified interior and costs €45.500 in Germany. It continues with the carbon interior package for €2.720 (€2.955). Not a bargain, but we at ABT know that.

Audi RS Q8-S from ABT Sportsline with 700 PS & 880 NM!
Photo credit: ABT Sportsline GmbH