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ABT Unleashes Limited Edition Audi RSQ8-R
Aug. 14, 2020 12:05 PM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Tuning / 7 Comments Lamborghini Urus owners, you can't touch this. We've heard time and again from Audi's engineers that the RS Q8 is NOT a rebadged Lamborghini Urus. In fact, the powertrain and suspension are quite different between the two super-SUVs. Despite a deficit in power, the Audi is the fastest SUV around the Nurburgring's Nordschleife. Still, the Lamborghini has bragging rights in its badge and in its higher output, with the Raging Bull developing 641 horsepower and hitting 60 mph in 3.6 seconds while the RS Q8 generates 591 hp and takes a tenth longer to hit 60. If your Urus-owning neighbor won't let you forget these facts, German tuner ABT has the answer for you, and it's called the RSQ8-R. ABT ABT ABT ABT The most obvious changes are aesthetic, so we'll get down to the oily bits in a moment. An aero package incorporates carbon fiber elements in the new front lip and grille surrounds, mirror caps, side skirts, fender vents, wheel arches, rear fascia, and rear spoiler. Lightweight 23-inch flow-formed wheels make the car appear lower, while a stainless steel exhaust system with 4.7-inch quad-exit pipes rounds off the exterior upgrades. Inside, carbon fiber adorns the seat covers, start/stop-switch-cap shift lever cover, center console, and steering wheel. Meanwhile, the door sills, floor mats, and that center console bear "1 of 125" lettering. Bet your neighbor's Urus isn't that rare. Why 125? Because ABT is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. ABT ABT ABT ABT Finally, ABT Sportsline addressed the issue of power. The firm has produced a number of special cars over the years and is certainly capable of equalling or bettering the insane figures that other tuners have achieved with the RS Q8, but we'd bet that few if any of those tuning shops offer ABT's two-year/50,000-mile warranty. In any case, output has still been improved to the point that the Lambo owner can't get one over on you. The RSQ8-R is boosted from 591 hp to 690 hp, while twist increases from 590 lb-ft of torque to 649 lb-ft of torque. The 0-62 mph dash is also reduced from 3.8 to 3.4 seconds. We couldn't find pricing for the body upgrades on ABT's site, but all the other goodies that are available individually add up to $10,511, with the power boost accounting for just $3,890 of that figure. Still a saving on a Urus, then. ABT ABT ABT ABT ABT Join The Discussion
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Audi RS Q8 Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top