This German tuner has dropped
full details about the tuning program for the Audi SQ8 which brings styling and
powertrain upgrades. The first change you’ll notice is the complete aero kit
consisting of front skirt add-on, rear skirt insert including quad tailpipes
and an extended rear roof spoiler.
As always, ABT Sportsline
offers a selection of custom wheels. In this case, there are three different
models available: The GR in glossy black or matte black, HR Aero in dark smoke
and HR-F in shadow silver. All these wheels are offered in a size of 22 inches,
though the HR-F version also comes in a 23-inch version available in dark smoke
and shadow silver.
Upon request, the aftermarket
specialist can give the SQ8 an ABT Power performance upgrade which boosts the
4.0-liter V8 TDI engine’s power from 435 PS to 510 PS. Peak
torque also rises from 900 to 970 Nm of torque. As a
result, the gargantuan SUV covers the 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.6
seconds, compared to 4.8 seconds in the stock SQ8.
ABT engineers also improved
the large SUV’s dynamics courtesy of a three-stage ABT Level Control (ALC)
lowering kit for the adaptive air suspension. By lowering the center of
gravity, ABT’s Audi SQ8 should deliver improved cornering abilities. The ALC
system offers Comfort, Sport and Loading Level modes that lower the SQ8 by up
to 65 mm compared to the standard model’s Comfort mode. Rounding off
the customizing program are interior modifications such as full carbon seat
frame covers, door welcome lights, and aluminum start-stop button.
