King among the big ones – the new ABT SQ7 with 520 hp and 970 Nm

Yes, we know the SQ7 probably isn’t coming to the North American market with a diesel engine, but that doesn’t stop us from loving what ABT Sportsline does with this burly bahn-burner. With any luck we’ll have the chance to apply some of ABT’s magic to whichever version of the SQ7 that finds its way here. Meantime, check out the press release from ABT and lament that you can’t have it.

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When ABT Sportsline started to enhance large SUVs like the VW Touareg and Audi Q7 it also started a real success story. After all, the premium SUVs ABT calls “very racy” are indeed racers. And the new Audi SQ7 is also a potential champion, with its unique “ingredients”. Its power has been raised from 435 hp (320 kW) to no less than 520 hp (382 kW). With the 4.0l turbo diesel’s torque raised from 900 Nm to 970 Nm, it has become a veritable draught horse. And on the fast lane you can notice its power when this up to 2.5t-heacy car reaches 100 kph in 4.6 seconds, enough to show the odd sports car who’s king.

The new ABT SQ7 is a special car, meeting all the highest standards applied to dynamics, agility, sportiness and comfort. He is really the king among the big ones right now, for its power, chassis and looks are perfectly balanced, but what about its sound? Thanks to the ABT Sound Control, this soft diesel becomes a sonorous racer. And if you choose both the uprating and sound optimisation, this package will save you a few euros, too.

The SQ7 reveals the enormous ABT POWER in an impressive fashion, also because of the ABT Level Control. On both the front and rear axles, the CoG can be lowered by about 20mm, which will make the car corner extremely well. Above 70 kph, it will rise to the level set by the owner. This allows both comfortable cruises and sportiness.

The new ABT Audi SQ7 – data and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLGY

Engine:                                                4.0 TDI, 3.956 cc capacity, V8

Preformance Tuning:                                      ABT POWER „New Generation“

Performance:                                                  520 PS/ 382 KW (serial: 435 PS/ 320 kW)

Torque:                                                970 Nm (serial: 900 Nm)

ABT SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY

ABT Level Control, lowering by switch, front axle/rear axle to 20 mm

ABT AERODYNAMICS

ABT fender inserts

ABT EXHAUST SYSTEM

ABT Sound Control

ABT SPORT WHEELS in DR and FR style, 22 inches

Available also as complete set of wheels with Dunlop or Continental high performance tires in 295/35 R22

ABT wheel spacers, up to 30 mm per wheel

ABT INTERIOR

ABT integrated entrance light

ABT floor mat set

ABT trunk mat

And the SQ7 is, of course, also available with extravagant sport-type wheels. The DR and FR come in 22’’. Needless to say that the wheels can also be bought in combination with Dunlop or Continental high-performance tyres, convenient also with +30mm wheel spacers. The 295/35 R22 tires are perfect for the ABT SQ7’s weight and power. And in combination with the fender inserts made of carbon or ABS they look assertive, huge and elegant.