It was inevitable that a tuning company would
eventually roll out a few upgrades for the new generation Audi A8, and one of
the first to have done it is ABT Sportsline.
The German firm has set its eyes on the ’50’
version of Ingolstadt’s flagship saloon. In stock form, the model is powered by
a turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel engine, which develops 286 PS and 600 Nm of torque.
With the addition of the ABT Engine Control (AEC)
module, which is basically an ECU remap, the output has gone up to 330 PS and 650 Nm of torque. According to ABT, despite the extra
power, “the engine always runs smoothly, ensuring that all factory safety
functions are retained”.
The tuner chose not to tamper with the exterior and
interior of the car. Thus, they only added 10×22-inch wheels, called ABT Sport
GR. The rims have a matte black look with a diamond-finished surface, and a
10-bisecting-spoke pattern.
Moving forward, it’s likely that ABT will continue
to roll out upgrades for the 2019 Audi A8, which should eventually involve the
rest of the engine range, as well as potential exterior mods.
Until then, those looking to get a little more from
their latest Audi luxury sedan can go ahead and order the new exterior sport
package, which was launched last December.
