Audi A5-ABT

Dynamical Coupe in perfection

The new Audi A5 combines a sporty and an unobtrusive design to a powerful, elegant and individual appearance. "A uniquely beautiful car and thus a real challenge for us," says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The managing director of Abt Sportsline raved about the new Coupe from Ingolstadt, but he emphasizes that "our designers and engineers were able to improve the outstanding base model even more". The character of the noble sportscar still maintains but after getting a special treatment in the Allgaeu it appears more dynamical. The body kit, especially tailor-made for the Abt AS5, is a spectacular package: a front skirt with a grid element which emphasizes the singel-frame grill and the fog lights, the slightly curved, laterally mounted body parts and the sleek gill-shaped air-inlets, as well as the well-proportioned rear. With the unobtrusive but striking rear spoiler and the rear skirt inset in diffuser optics, the design of the Abt AS5 is gracefully rounded off. The 4-pipe rear muffler is perfectly fitting and additionally recontoures the rear view. Needless to say that the car sounds as a real Abt car should.

Even when standing still, the Abt AS5 is a sensual car, which eagerly wants to be driven. And when it is allowed to go on the road, it shows how much sports spirit it has. First of all, the 3.0 TDI engine gets a significant "power treatment". The extremely powerful, self-igniting engine perfectly fits to the A5 and, in addition, offers moderate consumption values. By means of improved motor management, Abt turns the serial 240 hp (176 kW) into powerful 272 hp (200 kW). With an extra Abt turbo charger, the power even increases to 300 well feeded horses. Diesel and sportiness belong together since long. Certainly, Abt Sportsline will successively modify later developed A5 engines.

To ensure a perfect handling of the noble power package, Abt also makes use of its adjustable sports suspension, besides the serial Quattro engine. All the more, the Abt AS5 will be brought to a standstill by means of the Abt brake system with a disc diameter of 380 millimeters.

To perfectly round off the successful optics package, Abt Sportsline recommends the AR wheel, which is available for the A5 in the sizes from 18 to 20 inch, of course together with appropriate sport tyres. Wheels, body components and technical modifications build a whole unit: a wonderful Coupe at its best. Not more and not less.

Abt S4+ Avant

Abt S4+ Avant. The ab(t)solute sportscar

There is no other more direct way of bringing the fascination of the DTM (German Touring Car Masters) onto the streets:

With the Abt S4+ Abt Sportsline’s customers do not only profit from the technical know-how of the successful racing team, but also optically distinctively colour is shown by Abt Sportsline: The ab(t)solute sportscar with 344 HP (253 kW) and brutal 410 Newtonmetre torque is painted in the design of the current DTM-cars of Christian Abt and the 2002 champion Laurent Aiello.

Especially the opponents in the DTM know the marked rear of the Abt-Audi TT-R only too well - very much to their distress. After sensationally winning the title in the previous year, also in the past season only the Abt team managed to break the Mercedes-victory serial. From now on the black-yellow painting will also be seen more often on Germany’s motorways and already at first glance prove the unmistakable origin of the Abt S4+ from Kempten.

And one can be proud of this: A complete carbon set emphasizes the inherently muscular form of the Audi S4. The start is made by the frontspoiler lip and front grill which underline the agressive front view even more. Just like in one caste the baseline with the side skirts up to the rear skirt add-on made of carbon is continued. The discreetly integrated rear wing rounds off the programme. Even the engine compartment which houses the 4,2 liter large and 344 HP (253 kW) strong power train has been equipped with a carbon cover by the designers.

Absolute top priority is given to the tuning of the sport suspension kit at Abt Sportsline. No set dates and values are kept to but the suspension and chassis tuning was personnally determined by Christian Abt. The current DTM-race driver and long-term Audi test driver possesses the skill of finding the most exact as well as comfortable tuning of the continuously variable height-adjustable suspension kit. With regards to the Abt S4+ of course Abt chose a different version: "Of course I tuned our S4+ extra hard and sporty, as the driver is to feel the full performance whilst driving...“ For restraining the power, the S4+ is equipped with Abt flexible steel brake lines. A double twin-pipe rear muffler makes sure of the correct sound matching the optics.

Abt Sportsline has entered a new field regarding the choice of the wheels. Up to now the sucess models of the Kempten-based smithy were kept in discreet silver, but now colour comes into play with the Abt S4+ : Matching the sporty-agressive painting of the body, also the 8,5 x 19 inch large wheels of the SP-series are kept in the vehicle colour and are offered with ContiSportContact-tyres (235/30). Details as door pins and Abt floor mat sets continue the sportiness and dynamics of the ab(t)solute sportscar also in the interior.

The Abt AS4

The Abt AS4: aggressive look for the bestseller

There is hardly a car that was spoken about so much this year as it was about the Audi A4: at its debut in the DTM (German Touring Car Masters) the bestseller clinched the titles in the driver’s, team and brand championship in Europe’s most popular touring car series at first go.

It’s a matter of course that Abt Sportsline sets a high value on sportiness, dynamics and high-quality design for the street version of the Limousine the company from Kempten is presenting the result on the Essen Motor Show with the AS4.

The Audi A4 from Ingolstadt was already born with a dynamic line management. Using premium manufactured body add-on parts, Abt Sportsline understands accentuating this skilful line management. Thus, a marked front grill and a matching front spoiler lip were developed for the Abt AS4 for an equally friendly and aggressive facial expression. This look continues to the Abt side skirts and the rear where the AS4 is equipped with a rear wing and rear skirt. Beside a sportier optics the add-on parts also provide an improved contact pressure and so a more stable road holding.

The driver will appreciate this, as also concerning power, the engineers have done their job on the so-called “volume model” from Ingolstadt. Originally the 2.0 TDI engine performed 140 HP (103 kW) under the bonnet but after the power treatment in Kempten a total of 170 HP (125 HP) can be measured. The chip tuning perfected by Abt Sportsline which enables this leap, moreover causes a considerably improved responding behaviour of the power unit. Appropriate sound comes from the Abt rear muffler with four chrome end pipes and necessary safety from the Abt sport brake system.

The optimal contact to the road surface is an important fact when possessing so much power – Abt Sportsline has two important components: the Abt sport wheel SP1 in noble titanium design and a size of 8.5 x 19 inch as well as the matching tyres of Dunlop. The tyre manufacturer is not only partner of the champion team Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline in the DTM, but also in the tuning business.

The package for the Abt AS4 is rounded off by an Abt shift knob as well as marked emblems on the rear and the engine cover.

Abt AS400

The Abt AS400. Undefeatable.

In the DTM, the Audi A4 of the Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline right from the start is a car which has to be beaten. Now also competitors on the road will have hard times: With the new Abt AS400 Abt Sportsline is presenting one of the most powerful and exclusive vehicles in its history. 400 HP (294 kW) potency, just under 290 km/h top speed and an acceleration of in-credible 4.7 seconds from 0 to 100 – these are the pure facts of the Abt AS400 which is equipped with a 2,7 litre large V6-Bi-Turbo-engine.


"With the new AS400 we want to and will set new standards in the field of high performance vehicles“, says managing director Hans-Jürgen Abt. "The vehicle is a combination of the high-quality basis which Audi has supplied with the standard model and the large technical know-how of Abt Sportsline when tuning and refining this basis. “The Abt AS400 will be launched on the market in a small series of 25. Besides its sportive attributes however maintains its suitability for daily use as a sport station wagon.

Incorporated into the design of the new figurehead from Kempten is the complete experience from many decades in the tuning business. Under the bonnet the 2.7 litre V6-Bi-Turbo-engine fulfils its services providing a maximum torque of approximately 500 Newtonmeter. Via the permanent all-wheel-drive Quattro, the concentrated power of 400 HP is transferred to all four wheels which are equipped with 19 inch titanium coloured Abt sports wheels. The sport brake system and the sport suspension kit are responsible for safety and optimal control on every road.

As for all Abt tuning projects, Christian Abt signs himself responsible for the development. For the technical Manager of Abt Sportsline and Audi works driver in the DTM, the AS400 is the highlight of the year: "Normally no road vehicle is good enough for a race track. However the AS400 is a special case: With the power, acceleration and the sportive handling you really have the feeling qualifying starts any minute. “

The sportiness also continues with the optics. With front grill, front spoiler and side skirts as well as rear skirt and rear wing the AS400 is given the unmistakable dynamic handwriting of Abt. The 4-pipe stainless-steel exhaust system is not only responsible for the right sound suitable to the power, but proves its Kempten origin when admired from the probably most often seen perspective of the Abt AS400. Inside the line is followed with Abt entrance panels, instrument clusters (speedometer up to 320 km/h), aluminium pedals and foot rests as well as further details.

The Abt AS400 is available for 94.900,00 Euro (inclusive Value Added Tax) at Abt Sportsline in Kempten or at one of the more than 100 Abt partners in Germany. And for everyone who still has not enough, Abt Sportsline offers a power upgrade to 450 HP (331 kW). Additionally an Abt sport brake system and Abt sports wheels SP1 in 19 inch-size are available as optional equipment.

Audi-Abt AS4

Abt AS4. A noble sportsman in a tailor-made suit

The exceptional ability of a tuner is apparent when a production model already appears to be a great success. Such as the new Audi A4 Avant. A very special challenge for Abt Sportsline’s creative designers and technicians. “I am very proud of the result”, said managing director Hans-Jürgen Abt about the masterpiece created by his team. The company from Kempten is not only the first tuner worldwide to offer a comprehensive range including engine and aesthetic tuning, but the Abt AS4 Avant also possesses that little extra sporting and dynamic character that represents the highest level of tuning.

"With the AS4, we wanted to conquer Germany and the rest of the world”, announced Hans-Jürgen Abt last spring at the launch of the saloon. Strong words, followed by fantastic customers’ reactions. The Abt tuning-programme for the bestseller from Ingolstadt already enjoys huge popularity, only months after its introduction. The Abt AS4 followed the limousine directly into Abt’s popularity charts.

The Kempten specialists succeeded in further improving the production model. For instance with a dynamic body-kit, which optimises the muscular basic shape of the A4. The Abt AS4 is a noble sportsman in a tailor-made suit, this is the rumour commonly heard.

With all Abt models, suspension set-ups are a matter of the boss. With Christian Abt, managing director and brother of Hans-Jürgen Abt, the company has its own in-house expert. Christian Abt is one of Germany’s best racing drivers. “We offer suspension components for the AS4 that allow the driver to get a better impression of the power”, explained the racing driver.

Power: The AS4 Avant has plenty. To be specific, 213 kW (290 bhp) for the petrol engine and up to 150 kW (204 hp) for the diesel engine cars.

For optimum grip, Christian Abt’s team offers a comprehensive choice of wheels. The highlight: The 9 x 19 inch A27 sports wheel fitted with 235/35 Continental tyres.

Abt Sportsline also tastefully modified the interior with the addition of Abt foot mats.