ABT has announced its presence at the 2018 Geneva
Motor Show with a tuned Audi RS5 Coupe, which is limited to only 50 units. The
premium compact car’s 2.9-liter biturbo V6 engine has received a few upgrades
that allow it to produce 530 PS and 690 Nm of torque.
That’s 80 PS and 90 Nm of torque more
than the stock model, enough for this Audi RS5 Coupe to complete the 0 to
100 km/h acceleration in 3.6 seconds, an 0.3 sec improvement.
The new ABT RS5-R also features an upgraded
suspension with sport stabilizers and height adjustable springs, with the tuner
claiming that a special coilover suspension is under development in collaboration
with KW.
Its head-turning ability has been enhanced by the
special green shade, tweaked grille, front apron, side skirt add-ons, wheel
arch vents, decklid spoiler, and rear diffuser with incorporated quad exhaust
pipes. The 21-inch wheels replace the standard 19-inch ones, and are wrapped in
275/25 tires.
At the time of writing, ABT hasn’t released any
images with the interior, but states that the partial leather seats, with the
RS5-R logo, ABT gear shift cover made from carbon fiber, ‘1 of 50’ plaque, and
other extras, complete the package.
The ABT RS5-R will be shown
to the public in Geneva, which starts on March 6 for the international media,
and two days later for the public.
