Get A Load Of ABT's 523bhp Audi 'RS5-R' And Its Massive Wheels

German tuner ABT Sportsline has revealed its tweaked version of the new RS5 ahead of a Geneva Motor Show debut
Get A Load Of ABT's 523bhp Audi 'RS5-R' And Its Massive Wheels

With 444bhp, a 40 per cent increase in torque over the old V8 version and a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds, the new Audi RS5 can hardly be described as ‘sluggish’. But that hasn’t stopped German tuner ABT Sportsline having a performance orientated fiddle.

The results look and sound rather agreeable, we’d say. Power from the 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 has increased to 523bhp, while torque has received a 15 per cent bump to 509lb ft. As a result, the 0-62mph time has dropped from 3.9 to 3.6 seconds.

Get A Load Of ABT's 523bhp Audi 'RS5-R' And Its Massive Wheels

The standard RS5 isn’t the most raucous-sounding RS-badged Audi, but ABT has that sorted too thanks to a new exhaust system with a quartet of 102mm carbonfibre tailpipes.

On the suspension front, ABT anti-roll bars and ABT height-adjustable springs are available. Want to go a step further? The firm is currently working with KW to develop a set of coilovers specifically for the RS5.

Get A Load Of ABT's 523bhp Audi 'RS5-R' And Its Massive Wheels

Aesthetic tweaks at the front include a new splitter, small Gurney flaps and a grille frame with an ‘RS5-R’ logo. There are optional vents for the front wings, while at the back you’ll find a new diffuser element and a new spoiler. The most dramatic change for the outside? That’d be the huge 21-inch wheels.

There are no images of the interior just yet, where ABT has added RS5-R-branded part-leather seats, a new cover for the gear selector, a numbered plaque, and “many other extras.”

The RS5-R will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It’ll be limited to 50 units, sold for an as-yet unreleased price.

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Comments

Nishant Dash

VAG cars are soo undertuned from factory that it ain’t funny 😂 they have tonnes of potential for tuning, so here we are 😂

01/26/2018 - 08:30 |
36 | 2

True that
Watched a local Golf 7R at altitude make 536 horses… on the wheels!
IMO the EA888 engine is even more tuneable than the 2.9 V6 in the RS5

01/26/2018 - 08:33 |
26 | 0
Anonymous

I’m sure APR and Revo will extract more power, cheaper and as reliable

01/26/2018 - 08:31 |
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DL🏁

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Why so much hate for ABT :(
They are like one of the most iconic VAG tuners out there

01/26/2018 - 09:36 |
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Cweagle7712

And guess what? We won’t afford it 😂

01/26/2018 - 08:32 |
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Anonymous

This looks like it´s going to be an evil 4ss motherf**ker.
While the front splitter sticks out a bit too far - for my taste - the rest looks just spot on!
Especially the rear. Wheels fit really well and the ride height looks about perfect.
New exhaust so the sound finally lives up to the power and they got rid of the Chrome.
Nice!
Also: WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT GREEN?!?

01/26/2018 - 09:08 |
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Anton 3

I’m really digging the wheels.
But I’d choose them at least an inch smaller, so the tire can work better.
In my opinion tuners shouldn’t always put bigger wheels on a car, when it’s performance oriented. I’d like to see beefy tires, as they are on race cars, for example.

01/26/2018 - 09:26 |
22 | 0

Thank you! That’s my word, but I believe there is enough tire. The shadow does his job pretty, and well:))

01/26/2018 - 11:08 |
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BünnyRöcket Entertainment

Am I the only one who thinks this looks like “Bullit” from the front angle

01/26/2018 - 11:13 |
2 | 2
Anonymous

Looks sexy af

01/26/2018 - 11:21 |
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Anonymous

first thing i see after the post:

01/26/2018 - 11:37 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

That’s how it should have come from the factory

01/26/2018 - 13:05 |
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LukeyWolf

The green looks stunning

01/26/2018 - 13:07 |
0 | 0