Brutality in its purest state. This is the latest creation from ABT Sportsline that raises the level of the Audi RS 3 Sportback to that of the exclusive ABT Audi RS3-R. The sportiest compact of the four rings is made with a special aerodynamic package that makes it an object of desire and almost unbeatable.
In the sports car category, wolves in sheep’s clothing are so prevalent that they are sometimes not considered a real alternative until they prove their worth. For many it is the case Audi RS3 Sportbackits sportiness is beyond doubt, but for many others, it is not as aggressive as one would expect from a model with 400 hp under the hood.
Last spring, the ABT Sportsline They have already presented their first proposal for the Audi RS 3 Sportback, conferring a more aggressive aesthetic and modifying the electronics to increase performance. A first level that, of course, is important but goes unnoticed. However, the German tuning specialist has pulled an ace up his sleeve with the exclusive ABT Audi RS3-Rof which only 200 units will be manufactured and all numbered to record its most unique level on the door sills with trims with the legend “ABT RS3-R 1/200”.
The ABT Audi RS3-R is a beast that sweeps rivals
On the outside, it already does thanks to the visible carbon fiber package with components developed prioritizing aerodynamic efficiency and effectiveness. This is the case of the spoiler on the front lip, which also bears the name of this creation, the mustaches on the ends of the front bumper, the rear-view mirror housings and the spoiler on the tailgate. In addition, the alloy wheels are forged, 20 inches and painted gloss black, mounted on standard size tires for all four wheels of 245/30 R20.
Inside, ABT has also left its mark with some new sports seats whose base structure is made of exposed carbon fibershowing the emblems of the coach and the RS3-R, and adding special details such as the projection of the logo on the asphalt, the mats or the engine start and stop button.
Under the hood is the “ABT Power R” engine control unit and a new intercooler, a couple of accessories to the sportier A3 with which it adds an extra 100 hp to the engine block. five cylinders and 2.5 liters TFSI, reaching the 500 hp barrier, as well as a maximum torque of 600 Nm. Some figures that allow you to reduce the acceleration time from zero to 100 km/h from 3.8 to 3.3 seconds. The final straw is a new sports exhaust system with four 95-millimeter diameter pipes that are made of stainless steel and finished in matte black. A true beast that is unmatched in sight.