Audi A3: The Abt Sportback AS3-R

German tuner Abt Sportsline introduced the Abt Sportback AS3-R with 300 bhp at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Abt Sportsline’s motto in motor sport is driving without compromises. This philosophy also applies for their state-of-the-art tuning concepts. At the IAA 2005 in Frankfurt Abt is now presenting a model where compromises will definitely not be accepted. The vehicle’s title is Abt Sportback AS3-R and delivers an output of 300 HP.

The new Sportback AS3-R is no diplomat but an ambitious athlete. This is also clearly expressed by the abbreviation »R« which stands for Racing. Heartbeat emotions are created when the 300 HP of the Abt model are freed. Following an intensive research and test programme, the Abt engineers have developed a power upgrade on the basis of the 2.0 litre TFSI Turbo quattro engine resulting in 300 HP and a maximum torque of 370 Nm. The kit which consists of a modified motor management, Abt turbo charger and a 4-pipe rear muffler is responsible for the power increase of 100 HP and 90 Nm compared to the standard model. The dates of the Sportback AS3-R are accordingly uncompromising. It races from 0 - 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 260 km/h.

The Abt Sportback AS3-R with its 300 HP obviously does not accept any compromises. It is a true athlete creating heartbeat emotions.