ABT Spotsline has taken the wraps of its latest creation, the ABT AS3 Audi A3 offering a fresh, dynamic look to the facelifted version A3. Available as motorisation for the ABT AS3 Audi A3 are all the series-standard powerplants only now they all have increased outputs thanks to ABT POWER. So the 1.4 TSI is now developing 160HP (118kW) instead of 125HP (92kW), the 1.8 TSI 160HP (118kW) was boosted to 210HP (154kW) and the largest petrol unit 2.0 TSI provides 240HP (177kW) as opposed to the 200HP (147kW) offered by the basic version. The same treatment was applied to the two diesel engines that how are able to output 170HP (125kW) and respectively 190HP (140kW).
Exterior mods on the ABT AS3 Audi A3 include a modified bonnet, grill, new LEDs, a new front spoiler, side skirts and fender inserts plus a new rear apron. The ABT AS3 Audi A3 has also received custom Sports alloys available in 18 or 19 inch.
The ABT AS3 Audi A3 price was not disclosed.
ABT press release :
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. The renowned vehicle turner of course also took on the facelifted version of the long-term best-seller from the Ingolstadt company – and thanks to the modified bonnet, grill, bumpers, fenders and LED light line from their product range the car has an even greater presence. It stands there as if it`s ready to attack, even more so with the ABT bodywork kit signalising extra power and sportiness: its front spoiler insert, side skirts, fender inserts as well as a rear apron have been tailor made for the cool body of the ABT AS3. Even the typical ABT 4-pipe exhaust unit blends into the sporty design perfectly. The Allgaeu company recommends mounting model AR or BR ABT Sports alloys, which are available in 18 and 19 inch, as an extravagant supplement to the optical package.
It goes without saying that the AS3 does not just look fast, but is fast too. Thi is because ABT POWER also brings the engines up to speed: with it the 1.4 TSI, for example, brings a brisk 160HP (118kW) to the road instead of the series-standard 125HP (92kW). With the next largest unit, the 1.8 TSI 160HP (118kW) achieves an everyday 210HP (154kW). And the largest petrol engine, the 2.0 TSI, provides 240HP (177kW) with ABT as opposed to 200HP (147kW) in the basic version. In spite of the HP boost the fuel consumption does not increase and the reliability of the engines remains the same. ABT also offers performance increases for the two-litre turbo diesel: depending on the starting power output either 170HP (125kW) or 190HP (140kW) is achieved – and both bring plenty of torque with them.
In order to utilise the well-trained "ABT horses" in the best possible way on the road, ABT Performance Springs are recommended. Thanks to the lowering of the car`s centre of gravity by around 35 millimetres the agility of the AS3 is improved, which makes itself felt especially at corners. The ABT braking unit with its disc diameter of 345 millimetres provides the best deceleration values, even in borderline areas. All components have been tuned to the AS3, making the compact ABT a real sports car, both on the inside and outside.
