With the facelifted Audi S4 lineup finally launching in Europe, ABT
Sportsline got its hands on a fast diesel-powered estate version and tuned it.
The most significant upgrade is the engine control unit applied to the
3.0-liter V6 TDI, which has unleashed an extra 37 PS and 60 Nm of torque. The stock mill produces 347 PS and 700
Nm of torque and rockets the S4 Avant to 100 km/h in 4.9
seconds.
That time has dropped to 4.7 seconds in the tuned variant, which makes it
0.1 seconds quicker than the standard S4 Sedan. ABT did not say anything about
the top speed, which is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
Revising the stance of the car are the aftermarket coilovers, which
facilitate front and rear lowering of the body that varies between 15 and 40 mm, whereas the cornering has slightly been improved by the anti-roll
bar. With the new suspension in place, ABT proceeded to add the final piece of the
puzzle: the 20-inch alloy wheels, part of the GR series, with a matte black and
diamond-machined finish. Other rims are also available for the latest S4 Avant,
with different patterns and 19 or 20 inches in diameter.
The German tuner hasn’t touched the interior of this car, yet they could
personalize it with different carbon fiber and leather add-ons, as well as
special badging and the integrated entrance lights that project their logo onto
the asphalt upon opening the door.
