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  • ABT 2013 Audi AS3 – A Beautiful Rear Also Can Endear

    ABT Sportsline has announced the AS3, which is currently the benchmark for sportiness and dynamism. The project is based on the latest A3 and comes with complete aerodynamics kit, sets of big wheels and some performance updates.

    The aerodynamics package includes a tailgate-mounted spoiler, a rear diffuser insert and a sports exhaust system. The car is closer to the ground thanks to a set of lowering springs and rolls sets of 18- or 19-inch CR and DR series alloy wheels fitted with proper tires.

    The 1.4 liter TFSI engine can be boosted up to 170HP (125 kW) and the powerful 2.0 liter TFSI is able to develop whopping 280HP (206 kW). The economical two-liter TDI can be uprated to 180HP (132 kW) and 210HP (154 kW).

    “We have dealt with Audi cars for many decades now. We developed the AS3 by utilising all our experience and know-how. Our customers can always depend upon getting a fully harmonised car.“, commented Hans-Jürgen Abt.

    ABT 2013 Audi AS3
    ABT 2013 Audi AS3

    Source: ABT

  • ABT 2012 Audi AS3

    Abt Sportsline has announced their tuning program of the new 2012 Audi A3. The name of the project is ABT AS3, which stands for “happiness in driving, always and everywhere” as Mr. Hans-Jürgen Abt stated.

    The engine range includes two powerful power units – a 2.0 liter TFSI and a 2.0 liter TDI engine. The petrol will deliver 250PS (184 kW), instead of factory’s 200PS (147 kW) and the diesel will produce around 200PS (147 kW), instead of 170PS (125 kW). These results will be achieved thanks to ECU re-maps. The additional power will make the car faster and better to drive, because of the additional torque at the low revs.

    Besides the performance packages, ABT Sportsline also offers a coil-over adjustable suspension and high-performance brake system with 345 mm discs.

    The exterior package includes a new front spoiler, front grille and side skirts. There are also a new rear spoiler, the rear skirt insert and the two double rear mufflers.

    The tough vision is completed by a set of DR light alloy wheels , which are available in 18 and 19 inches.

    Nothing is mention about the prices though.

    ABT 2012 Audi AS3
    ABT 2012 Audi AS3
    ABT 2012 Audi AS3
    ABT 2012 Audi AS3

    Source: ABT Sportsline

  • ABT AS3 handsomely refreshed

    The Audi A3 has been a real success, one which re-defined the term “premium” for the compact car class. An extra portion of dynamism in the optics and the performance is offered by ABT Sportsline. (more…)