The portfolio also includes ABT engine technology, rims and refinement options for the interior. This gives customers the opportunity to individually configure their vehicle from a selection of products.
Equipped with ABT Power S, the 4.0-liter V8 TFSI engine of the ABT SQ8 delivers up to 640 hp and offers an impressive torque of up to 626 lb-ft (standard performance numbers for the SQ8: 500 hp and 568 lb-ft). In addition to the SQ8, the ABT Power S performance upgrade is also available for the Q8. ABT Sportsline increases the performance of the Q8 from 335 hp and 369 lb-ft to up to approx. 400 hp and 405 lb-ft.*
The aerodynamics kit, consisting of a front spoiler, fender inserts, rear skirt set including four end pipes and a rear spoiler, gives the already sporty appearance of the SUV an even more dynamic touch. The rim program from ABT Sportsline offers two options – the High Performance HR and GR designs – each in 22-inch and 23-inch.
The world's largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group also sets sporty accents in the interior. ABT dashboard and seat frame trims as well as the shift knob cover are finished in glossy visible carbon fiber.
“With the refinement of the Q8 and SQ8, we are offering our customers the opportunity to experience the latest version of Audi's SUV flagship with enhanced performance and an even more dynamic driving experience shortly after the model update of the factory versions,” says Managing Partner Hans-Jürgen Abt.
Audi launched the first model generation of the Q8 in 2018. Since then, ABT Sportsline has continued to exploit the potential of the sporty SUV and offers performance-oriented customers numerous customization options.
*The performance specifications of the engine comply with the requirements of EEC/80/1269. The procedure and the test bench manufacturer have been verified and approved by the vehicle manufacturer. Further details can be found at https://www.abt-sportsline.com/performance-measurement.