In 1896, my great-grandfather Johann Abt set up his own blacksmith’s workshop in Bavaria. His clear
objective was the optimum transfer of horsepower to the road. This has remained true
throughout the company’s 125-year history. Meanwhile, the blacksmith’s shop has become a
high-end tuning facility. However, the founder’s pioneering spirit lives on – more than ever.
The ABT RS6 Johann Abt Signature Edition pays homage to our founder. 64 masterpieces, one for
each year - hand crafted by our racing mechanics. The vehicles boast 800 HP and are the result
of countless hours’ work. They each contain a unique relic
from our history: a fragment of the original anvil from 1896*, preserved for eternity in a
timecapsule.
It all started on this block of steel. On this, my great-grandfather realised his dreams. On this, he
transformed his vision into innovation. An irreplaceable piece of history, that has now earned a
worthy place for eternity. Not in a museum. But in the most exclusive ABT of all time.
In the late 19th century, horse-drawn carriages were the means of transport in Bavaria. Unless it was snowing. Then people would use sledges. In Kempten and the surrounding areas, two methods of transport were required. It was complicated. Mainly because during the interim period, neither worked particularly well. That‘s why almost the entire region swore by a sophisticated skid system mounted under the carriage. The „Schutsche“ – invented by master craftsman Johann Abt. Back then, this combination of craftsmanship and innovation at the time ensured that more and more Allgäuer brought their beloved vehicles to the blacksmith’s workshop. Precisely this combination is the winning formula for our tuning facility today.
The frontlip with signature and integrated front blade in the signature carbon structure, together with the oversized air inlets, create the vehicles’ iconic appearance. It forms part of the perfected aerodynamic package and delivers top results in all categories.
The Johann Abt Signature Edition’s oversized air inlets in conjunction with the signature red carbon structure create an aesthetic highlight. But it’s not just about looks: They also ensure optimum cooling of the equally oversized intercooler and further improve the engine’s performance.
As you would expect for an exclusive vehicle, the rims are also specially manufactured: With sporty spoke gaps, freely rotating hub covers and machined signature, the forged wheels emphasise the iconic look of the Johann Abt Signature Edition. At the same time, the glossy black rims – sporting 285/30 R22 tyres – dispense with any extra weight, as they provide a weight saving of 3.5 kg per wheel.
Integrated in the front side skirt add-ons, ABT halo projection is a welcome and befitting feature – in the form of an ABT brand bar with watermark signature. Lighting control is coupled to the standard functions.
The ABT mirror caps create a striking outline for the Signature Edition’s wing mirrors – true to the original style in the signature red carbon structure.
The rear skirt insert in signature carbon red is a real head turner. In addition, it is an essential component of the aerodynamic package, developed to the finest detail by our motorsport engineers over several months.
The side rear spoiler components in signature carbon red are connected to an exquisite black painted rear spoiler lip, and contribute to a significant increase in downforce. They ensure that the handcrafted unique cars remain stable and handle smoothly on the road, even at 330 km/h.
For some, gearshift paddles are a means to an end. For our racing drivers, they are essential. As far as speed and driving pleasure are concerned, they play a central role. To underline their importance, we have extended the paddles slightly and finished them in signature carbon red.
Every journey should be special. So we have placed great emphasis on making sure that the legacy of our founder resonates at every moment. This is illustrated upon entering the unique vehicle, by the illuminated founding year on the door sills.
The red accented seams of lasered central armrest showcase the founder’s signature perfectly. In addition, it provides convenient storage for your smartphone, keys or wallet.
The sporty honeycomb stitching and perforated Alcantara of the seats can also be found on the doors. In this way, we have created a quintessentially iconic look.
The Johann Abt Signature Edition comprises 64 vehicles. The handcrafting makes each masterpiece unmistakeable. But the emblem bar on the dashboard makes it truly unique: Consecutive individual numbering means that each number occurs only once.
When tuning vehicles, we leave nothing to chance, but pay attention to every detail. With the Johann Abt Signature Edition, our perfectionism is of course particularly evident. For this reason, the red metallic thread of the carbon structure can also be found in the seat frame covers and the side dashboard covers.
Johann Abt’s first anvil. It provided many years’ loyal service at the Bavarian master blacksmith’s workshop. Afterwards, it resided in the family archive - until its final destiny was determined: 64 metal fragments, preserved for eternity in 64 time capsules, make each vehicle unmistakeably unique.
You won’t want to get out. Finest Alcantara leather and the embroidered signature of our founder – the front and rear seats of the Johann Abt Signature Edition combine history and comfort. The new leather structure provides an aesthetic highlight.
The myABT App provides access to your performance upgrade and a continually expanding range of services: Live parameters such as extra performance and torque, three different driving modes, diagnostics capabilities and an integrated filling station finder with 102 octane option.
The forged wheels are specially manufactured. The carbon structure with red metallic thread: specially developed and produced for the Signature Edition. The time capsule containing a fragment of the original anvil: an unprecedented and unrepeatable rarity. Everything on the Johann Abt Signature Edition is unique – even the power in the engine compartment. Click on the bullet points to learn more about the internal and external exclusive special features.
In our sacred motorsport workshops, our mechanics usually work just on racing cars. For the Johann Abt Signature Edition, they are making an exception. Our experts have put all of their experience, engineering expertise and innovation into the 64 masterpieces. You can feel it at the first glance.
Good things come to those who wait. The best things come to those who wait a little longer. Our motorsports mechanics take all the time they need to meet their quality requirements. The result: Our master craftsmen complete six masterpieces per month. One man, one vehicle. From start to finish.
The Johann Abt Signature Edition comprises 64 masterpieces. But not only does it have a spiritual
father, it also has a motorised offspring: the pilot series. It represents the culmination of many
months of development and concentrated engineering skill. In the high-tech windtunnel in Stuttgart and
on the High Speed Oval in Papenburg, our racing drivers have painstakingly tested these specifications
in real-world conditions: Air resistance, top speed, downforce at 330 km/h, acceleration, lane changing,
braking, handling and driving dynamics.
The results speak for themselves.
Performance
Torque
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 300 km/h
Maximum speed
600 HP (441 kW)
800 Nm
3,6 sec.
no data
250 km/h | 305 km/h
800 HP* (589 kW*)
980 Nm*
2,91 sec.
28,35 sec.
330 km/h
The Johann Abt Signature Edition accelerates without compromise. The High Speed Oval in Papenburg also shared this experience. From 0 to 100 km/h in 2.91 seconds* – a whole 0.69 seconds faster than a standard RS6. In addition, a maximum speed of 330 km/h*, which is essentially utopian for road vehicles, and an extremely usable rev range with over 980 Nm* of torque, peaking at 1,000 Nm*. The reason for this is hidden in the engine compartment: 589 kW* and 800 HP* performance, a huge 148 kW* or 200 HP* more than the standard model. Now we are bringing all this from the racetrack to the road.
The concentrated ABT technology under the hood makes it possible. To unleash the true power of the
engine, in-house developed and manufactured intercoolers, turbochargers and the ABT Engine Control (AEC)
control unit come into play. The oversized intercoolers provide a lower turbo air temperature across the
entire operating range. To maintain a healthy engine temperature even at top speed,our motorsport
mechanics have also installed an additional demand-driven oil cooling system. The whole package was
extensively tested, safeguarded, verified, homologated and released.
You retain control of the vehicle at all times – thanks to balanced sports anti-roll bars,
heightadjustable suspension springs and highly developed assistance systems. The racing gearshift and
the personalised App combine to create an unrivalled driving experience.
Pole Positions, Grand-Prix victories, Drivers’ Championships and Constructors’ Titles pave the way. We always want to be the fastest, to always win. This aspiration is our motivation. This aspiration allows us to develop vehicles that are unrivalled around the world.
The ABT RS6 Johann Abt Signature Edition is the most exclusive road vehicle to ever leave our workshop. Timeless elegance permeates like a red metal thread the outer shell and interior of the unique and powerful 800 HP* or 589 kW* vehicle.
