Abt Sportsline tunes the Audi Q5

Posted Thu Aug 21 2008 4:07 PM by Nelson Ireson

German tuning shop Abt Sportsline is run by a family that has become synonymous with motorsport in its home country, and so it's no wonder their products reflect that heritage. The Abt Audi Q5 builds on the already strong base vehicle with more power and a handful of styling tweaks to present a much more aggressive appearance.

Both the TDI diesel and petrol engines get tuned, with 310hp (228kW) and 451lb-ft (610Nm) of torque for the 3.0L oil burner in 'S Power' trim and 240hp (176kW) for the standard Abt-tuned 3.0L TDI. The 2.0L diesel gets an upgrade from 170hp (125kW) to 190hp (140kW) while the 2.0L TFSI petrol engine upgraded is boosted from 211hp (155kW) stock to 240hp (176kW).

But more power isn't the whole picture, as Abt adds a full body kit, including dramatic front and rear aprons with massive air-management systems. An integrated under-body protection element for the front apron also adds a degree of practicality to the package. The rear fascia also houses a new four-pipe exhaust system, tuned for performance and sound, while 20-inch wheels remove almost any semblance of fender gap.

Brakes and suspension also get upgrades to help handle the added power and deliver a lower, sleeker look. A new spring package, electronically lowered CDC air suspension and a lower Abt Level Control setting all combine to bring the car's center of gravity earthward. A new Abt-designed brake system includes 380mm discs to bring the show to a halt in a hurry.

The first Abt-tuned Q5s will be on the streets in early 2009.

Gallery: Abt Sportsline Audi Q5

Reader Comments

Thu Aug 21 2008 5:58 PM
Chris says

uhm.. yeah.. im down with that.. 450 lbs of torque from what is basically a 3L AWD lifted compact hatchback? sure!
Thu Aug 21 2008 9:22 PM
HECTOR says

Every time I see one of these ugly ass super expensive tuner crap mobiles I ask myself WHO THE HELL BUYS THESE THINGS?!
Fri Aug 22 2008 12:50 AM
NoNameDenton says

That is just......yeah what Hector said.
Fri Aug 22 2008 7:44 PM
SteveSteve says

So true, they must make one-offs and then leave them in the showrooms or something or give them away as prizes because who spends Â£30,000 on a top of the range Q5 then goes and spends another Â£30,000 'pimping' it out.

People with Â£60,000 to spend on an SUV like this would buy an HST Range Sport or ML AMG

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