You have to love German tuners for their ability to make everything fast as schnell.
After performing an elegant, but typical, Teutonic makeover on the 2015 Audi TT Coupe, ABT Sportsline decided it was time for the Roadster variant to suffer the same treatment as its sibling. Of course, since both cars are practically the same, we all kind of knew what to expect – in terms of performance – from ABT’s latest drop top gem.
The visual package is not striking to look at, but it gives the car a composed and confident feel. The new front bumper, rear wing, side skirts, and wing mirror covers look stunning alongside the ABT FR 20 inch rims. Besides, an exhaust system with quad black-chrome-plated tailpipes will keep you company when the roof is down.
Its looks may still seem underwhelming for some, but ABT has assured its 2.0-litre TFSI 4-banger is now more than adequate to pack a punch. So, instead of the stock 230PS power figure, the engine now delivers 80 more. That’s a total of 310 horses cramped under the Roadster’s hood – In case you didn’t know, that’s TT S territory.
But wait, it gets better. Unlike the TT S and its feebly 370 Nm of torque, ABT’s version parades 70 more. That’s a total of 440Nm cramped under…. something. We don’t really know where torque hides, but we do know it’s accountable for the car’s 4.9 second sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph).
With great power, comes great responsibility, but according to ABT, the car is balanced and agile thanks to the upgraded and slightly lowered suspension. New springs, stabilisers, wheel spacers and high performance tires make sure the car is a joy through the bends. Although, maybe the quattro system has its merits too.
Anyway, in case you were looking to buy a TT S, look no further; ABT Sportsline has built a perfect one.
By Bogdan Zoltan
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