Small, swift, and sporty.
Audi, just like many automakers today, has expanded their range of crossovers and SUVs, the latest of which is the new Q3. The compact SUV is more of a sporty lifestyle vehicle rather than a spacious family hauler. With that in mind, ABT Sportsline concentrated on improving the Q3’s performance.
The new Audi Q3 shares the same basic platform as the Volkswagen Tiguan. Having already tuned the Volkswagen model, ABT Sportsline was ready to take their performance package to the up market sibling. The ABT Audi Q3 has a more modern and aggressive design. The front features a new grille with sharp vertical lines and a new front skirt with edgy styling. Along each side Audi designers gave the Q3 a “tornado” line to create a dynamic look. To accentuate the tornado lines, ABT has installed new side skirts that conform to the styling. At the rear, a new skirt with integrated exhausts and an aerodynamic wing create a powerful aesthetic and improve high speed stability.
Although it’s considered a compact SUV, ABT Sportsline upgraded the suspension and wheels to give the Q3 a sportier, car like ride. New ABT Audi Q3 suspension springs lower the ride height and provide sharper handling dynamics. The stock wheels can be replaced with new 18 to 20-inch CR or DR light alloy wheels in a turbine design with high-performance tires for added grip.
Audi offers four different engine variants in the Q3 and all have been upgraded for more power by ABT. The 2.0 TSI gasoline engine can be pushed to 210 or 250 horsepower depending on the stock engine variant. The turbodiesel 2.0-liter engines also receive the power treatment. The 140 horsepower engine increases to 170 horses, while the stock 177 horsepower engine is pushed to 195 horsepower in the ABT Audi Q3. The extra output is achieved by the ABT Power engine technology packs.
The entire ABT Sportsline Audi Q3 is currently available from the German tuner. All of the components are also available for individual order. Pricing has not been released.
ABT Sportsline Audi Q3 Specifications
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 195 HP/143 kW (standard: 177 HP/130 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 170 HP/125 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 250 HP/184 kW (standard: 211 HP/155 kW)
Wheels, Tires, and Suspension:
Wheels: ABT DR Sport Wheels and CR Sport Wheels light alloy in 18 to 20 inches
Tires: High-performance
Suspension: ABT sport springs
Exterior:
-Front grille
-Front skirt
-Door strip attachments
-Rear skirt with exhaust inserts
-Rear wing
ABT Sportsline Audi Q3 Gallery
[Source: ABT Sportsline]
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