Wagon practicality and ABT performance.
Why do some people buy SUVs when you can have a luxury performance sedan with the same, if not more, cargo space? The new Audi A6 Avant by ABT Sportsline is a perfect example of why a wagon can be more fun and practical than an SUV that compromises space and performance for a big “look at me” design.
The ABT Audi AS6 Avant blends the space of a wagon with luxury and ABT performance to create a car that can be taken to the country club or the racetrack. All three engine variants can be tuned so that pressing the throttle is a thrilling experience. The least powerful version of the 3.0 TDI can be bumped from a stock 204 horsepower to a respectable 240. The most powerful stock version of the diesel can be pushed from 245 hp to a potent 300 ponies. The supercharged 3.0 TFSI also receives a similar power increase, going from 300 horsepower to an eye-opening 420 horsepower. This helps the ABT AS6 Avant accelerate to 62 mph in just five seconds.
To go along with the improved performance of both diesel and gasoline engines, ABT Sportsline has unveiled new bodywork for the A6 Avant. At the front of the A6 sits a new, more confident front spoiler that attaches to the stock bumper. Along each side of the ABT AS6 Avant are new side skirts and sport wheels ranging from 19 to 21 inches with or without high-performance tires. The rear is finished off with a downforce inducing spoiler and rear skirt with four trapezoidal exhaust pipes.
Customers that need extra storage and aren’t really the SUV-type will be at home in the new ABT AS6 Avant. The program can be ordered as a whole or just as individual accessories. Pricing has not been released.
ABT Audi AS6 Avant Specifications
Engines:
ABT Engine Technology
Engine 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 240 PS/177 kW (standard: 204 PS/150 kW)
ABT Engine Technology
Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER S
Performance: 300 PS/221 kW (standard: 245 PS/180 kW
ABT Engine Technology
Engine: 3.0 TFSI, 2995 ccm capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 420 PS/309 kW (standard: 300 PS/221 kW)
Exterior:
-Front spoiler
-Side skirts
-Rear skirt insert with 4 tailpipes
-Rear spoiler
Wheels and Tires:
Wheels: ABT sport wheels in 19 to 21 inches
Tires: Optional high-performance sport tires
ABT Audi AS6 Avant Gallery
[Source: ABT Sportsline]
Would you pick to drive the ABT AS6 Avant over an SUV? Leave a comment and let us know!
