The second generation Audi A1 has just checked in
with ABT Sportsline recently, coming away with 236 HP and 360 Nm of torque. The German tuner upgraded the 40 TFSI version, which
already featured 197 HP and 320 Nm of torque. In order to give the small
premium hatchback a little extra muscle, ABT installed a custom engine control
unit, while also focusing on long term durability.
Also packaged within this upgrade are the ABT
suspension springs and 18-inch ABT Sport GR wheels. The former facilitated
lowering the car by 25 to 30 mm and can already work
alongside Audi’s sports suspension, as well as the factory-fitted electronic
damper control system.
The wheels meanwhile can be had in two color
variants (matte black, glossy black) and feature a recessed hub, ten spokes and
a strong concave design. Interested parties can purchase the wheels separately
from the performance upgrade should they choose to.
While no acceleration or top speed numbers were
provided, we can tell you that a stock A1 40 TFSI model can already accelerate
to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, before maxing out at 235 km/h.
It’s safe to say that the extra HP and torque achieved through ABT’s power
upgrade should provide the car with a small increase in performance, the
emphasis being on “small”.
As for looks, the model pictured here features the
automaker’s s-line trim, and aside from the custom wheels, we don’t see any
other exterior mods.
