ABT Sportsline has released details on its first tuning operation performed on the latest generation Audi A6. The German aftermarket specialist proposes a series of power upgrades and a fairly cosmetic make up with various aero parts and new alloy wheel options.
Starting with the diesel tunes, the ABT Power package adds 37 ponies to the standard 245 horsepower developed by the 3.0-liter TDI engine, for a total of 282HP. The ABT Power S package lifts performance even further, to 310 horsepower, thanks to the mounting of an additional turbocharger. In the Power S version, peak torque reaches 610 Nm (450 lb-ft), up 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) from standard specification.
ABT Sportsline engineers are also working on an upgrade for the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 gasoline engine, which will develop 410 horsepower when it’s ready, up from the standard model’s 300HP.
The tuning company also offers a body kit that brings subtle modifications to the standard Audi A6, such as revised front and rear bumpers, discreet side skirts, new wheel types and a wraparound boot lid spoiler. ABT’s trademark four tailpipes integrated in the rear bumper are also part of the package.
“For us the A6 is an extravagant, straight-forward car, which doesn’t show off yet also doesn’t hide away. It is just the perfect choice for our demanding customers,” states Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of ABT Sportsline.
The light alloy wheels proposed for the Audi A6 vary between 19 and 21 inches in size and are especially designed for the large sedan. ABT Sportsline didn’t offer any details about top speed or acceleration data on its upgraded A6 versions.
By Dan Mihalascu
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