ABT AS3

Posted 16th March, 2012 in Audi | Leave a comment

Kempten tuning specialist ABT Sportsline GmbH has wasted no time in announcing its program for the brand new Audi A3.

Visually the AS3 wears a Front spoiler with central splitter, side skirts and a restyled front grille with vertical bars and black mesh. The rear gets a sportier spoiler and bumper inserts with apertures for the double twin tailpipes. Other components include a coilover suspension kit, a 345 mm brake upgrade and a choice of 18- and 19-inch alloys wheels, including the DR items shown.

Thanks to ABT’s Power Kit, engine tuning options see output from the 2.0 TDI rise from 125 kW (170 hp) to 147 kW (200 hp), while the 2.0 TFSI is said to produce 184 kW (250 hp) – up from 147 kW (200 hp). Which is pretty clever considering Audi hasn’t announced a 2-litre petrol version yet.