The specialist ABT Sporstline has presented its new tuning program for the Audi SQ5 TDI. A complete package of improvements that allows the Audi SUV to increase its power and get closer to the 400 hp barrier. All accompanied by visual modifications.
ABT Sportsline is one of the reference car preparers in Europe. A true specialist in modifying the cars of most of the brands that make up the Volkswagen Group. One of its fetish brands is, without a doubt, Audi. And within the signature of the four rings, the Audi SQ5 is one of the models that on more than one occasion has been seen by its facilities.
The specialist took advantage of the recent celebration of an iconic and popular car test to unveil his new proposal for the Audi SUV. The new ABT upgrade package for the Audi SQ5 TDI it was introduced to coincide with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. One of the most followed endurance races in the world. This is a nod to the fact that the first generation of this sporty SUV was introduced at the aforementioned event.
The keys to ABT’s upgrade package for the Audi SQ5 TDI
The second generation has hit the market and offers numerous opportunities. Some opportunities that the German coach has taken advantage of, as one might expect. The result is amazing. We are facing a more radical SQ5 signed by ABT. What’s really important is under the hood. However, there are visual details that are worth highlighting.
ABT has chosen to equip the Audi SUV with new “shoes”. It is about new 21-inch HR alloy wheels featuring a gloss black finish. Similarly, the projects that show the brand’s logo on the ground have been modified to project the ABT logo.
There have also been suspension adjustments. Some modifications that result in a reduction of the free height of the body with respect to the ground. This height can be adjusted from 35 to 60 mm. In addition to modifying the visual appearance of the vehicle giving it a more aggressive and sporty stance, it has direct effects on the dynamic behavior.
The Audi SQ5 TDI modified by ABT reaches 385 hp
Under the hood is the main key to this new tuning program. The ABT Power empowerment kit allows to increase the performance of the 3.0-liter TDI V6 diesel engine. As standard, this block reaches 341 hp and 700 Nm of maximum torque. It is a very interesting figure but the specialist offers the possibility of reach 385 hp and 760 Nm respectively.
All of this is handled through an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox and a quattro traction system. Now you can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds.