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ABT gets busy with the new Audi Q3

ABT gets busy with the new Audi Q3

Audi’s new Q3 crossover gets a sporty upgrade courtesy of German tuner ABT Sportsline. Perhaps the most outstanding visual feature is the custom front grille, which is simple but striking. The air inlets were expanded on the new front bumper, which accompanies the rocker panels, roof spoiler, and rear apron. Wheel options include 18- or [...]

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ABT releases first details, images of 2012 Speedle Beetle

ABT releases first details, images of 2012 Speedle Beetle

The upcoming 2012 Volkswagen Beetle already has a tune in development by Abt Sportsline called the “Speedy Beetle”. The tuner released some teasers for us to check out. Speed isn’t usually the first association with a Beetle, however, the exterior of this one is, and the make over is oddly pleasing to look at. The [...]

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Audi Spyder ABT R8 GT S gets chrome red exterior, 612-hp

Audi Spyder ABT R8 GT S gets chrome red exterior, 612-hp

ABT is at it again this year at the Geneva Motor Show with a new Audi Spyder ABT R8 GT S. Being shown in a nice red chrome tone, the model is based on the Audi R8 Spyder but gets a new sport exhaust system and crazy carbon fiber body kit. The Audi Spyder ABT [...]

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Teaser: ABT Sportsline to unveil Audi A1 packages this month

Teaser: ABT Sportsline to unveil Audi A1 packages this month

ABT Sportsline has released a teaser of its upcoming modified Audi A1, which will debut on July 28. Besides suspension upgrades, aluminum wheels and sports accessories, ABT will offer a line of upgrades for the A1. To build up anticipation the launch, ABT will post three different designs versions of the car on their Facebook [...]

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ABT Sportsline gives 2011 Audi A8 4.2L TDI 385-hp

ABT Sportsline gives 2011 Audi A8 4.2L TDI 385-hp

While the new 2011 Audi A8 will be going on sale later this year, the Audi S8 isn’t scheduled to arrive until 2013. However, if you’re impatient and ABT Sportsline has your back with their new AS8 – at least for you European diesel fans. ABT points out that it has “not changed the elegant [...]

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ABT Sportsline Audi R8 Spyder makes 600-hp, goes from 0-62 mph in 3.8 secs

ABT Sportsline Audi R8 Spyder makes 600-hp, goes from 0-62 mph in 3.8 secs

Already making 525-hp from its 5.2L FSI direct-injected V10 engine, the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI is already a very powerful convertible. However, if you work at tuner ABT Sportsline that is not the case. The ABT engineers messed around with the 5.2L V10 engine to pump out a total of 600-hp, allowing the R8 [...]

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Abt Radeberger Pilsner Audi A5 Cabriolet, it’s… umm, hideous

Abt Radeberger Pilsner Audi A5 Cabriolet, it’s… umm, hideous

Abt Sportsline has unveiled their latest creation (or abomination) known as the Radeberger Pilsner Audi A5 Cabriolet. One of those cars that make you think “What the _____ (enter favorite foul word here) were they thinking” the Radeberger Pilsner Audi A5 Cabriolet features hideous modifications like a “buck tooth” grille, revised front air dam, aggressive gold-plated [...]

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ABT Sportsline AS5-R coming to Geneva with 510-hp

ABT Sportsline AS5-R coming to Geneva with 510-hp

ABT Sportsline will be coming to the Geneva Motors Show next month with three of its previous starts and one new world premier. The Volkswagen/Audi based tuner will unveil its latest creation dubbed the ABT AS5-R. Based on the Audi S5 which is powered by 4.8L V8 that produces 354-hp, the AS5-R, with the help of some tuning [...]

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