A real giant – power upgrades and styling package for the Audi A8 Facelift

20 years ago, the Audi A8 cut a dash in the German premium class and firmly established the company there. “And if you needed even more exclusivity or horse power, you could always ask ABT Sportsline,“ says Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group: “On the occasion of this anniversary, we again provide an extensive upgrade for the A8’s third generation’s Facelift variant.“

For a high-end limo, elegance is of prime importance. Therefore, the Bavarian company has opted for an aero package whose stylistic features convey both sportiness and elegance. With a dynamically curved front spoiler, ABT Sportsline artfully breaks up the rather cross-lined front. New side skirts make the very staid serial silhouette appear much more interesting and aggressive. The rear skirt set, curved near the exhaust, also makes for an exciting look and underscores the four tail pipes’ arrangement. The visual kicker is that the inner outlets are smaller and of a slightly different geometry.

“Less static, more dynamic, is how you can describe our package,” says Hans-Jürgen Abt: “And that applies to more than just the looks!“ The Bavarian company also provides various ABT Power “New Generation“ upratings. With its separate control unit, specially developed and extensively tested by ABT, and its software, these are ideal for modern high-tech engines. Owners of petrol-powered Audi A8s will enjoy the 4.0 TFSI upgrade, which turns 435 hp / 320 kW and 600 Nm into no less than 540 hp / 397 kW and 720 Nm. Diesel fans and their 3.0 TDI will now be able to use 300 hp / 221 kW and 640 Nm instead of
258 hp / 190 kW and 580 Nm. For the brute V8 diesel, ABT Sportsline has seen to results you otherwise see in a truck: the 4.2 TDI’s 385 hp / 283 kW and 850 Nm are turned into an enormous 430 hp / 316 kW and 920 Nm.

The Audi A8’s handling, perfect to begin with, is made even more perfect, if you will, by an electronic lowering module. The ABT Level Control lowers the car by 25 mm, front and rear, which benefits both the car’s cornering capabilities and looks. And it makes ABT Sportsline’s alloy wheels stand out, too. The car in the photo features the ABT DR in “Gun-Metal“ with a machine-relieved well. The wheel is available in 20’’ and 21’’ and also in “mystic black“. Another interesting variant is the ER-C, available in 19’’ and 20’’ and with “silver bullet“ and “Gun-Metal“ finishes.

ABT A8 – data and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine:                                                 4.0 TFSI, 3.993 cc capacity, V8

Performance tuning:                              ABT POWER New Generation

Performance:                                        540 HP/397 kW (standard: 435 HP/320 kW)
720 Nm (standard: 600 Nm)

Engine:                                                 4.2 TDI, 4.134 cc capacity, V8

Performance tuning:                              ABT POWER New Generation

Performance:                                        430 HP/316 kW (standard: 385 HP/283 kW)     920 Nm (standard: 850 Nm)

Engine:                                                 3.0 TDI, 2.967 cc capacity, V6

Performance tuning:                              ABT POWER New Generation

Performance:                                        300 HP/221 kW (standard: 258 HP/190 kW)
640 Nm (standard: 580 Nm)

ABT AERODYNAMICS

ABT front spoiler

ABT side skirts

ABT rear skirt set

ABT WHEELS in DR- and ER-C-Design in 8.5 x 19, 9.5 x 20 or 9.0 x 21 inches

Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres in 255/45 R19, 275/35 R20 or

275/35 R21

ABT SUSPENSION

ABT Level Control (lowering appr. 25mm front and rear)

ABT INTERIOR

ABT floor mats

ABT integrated entrance lights