ABT Sportsline releasing a package of goods for a new Audi model is just about as sure as the sun coming out again tomorrow. Having already taken care of the three-door version of Audi's MQB-platform based A3, the German tuner has now presented an assortment of upgrades for the five-door A3 Sportback.
The world’s largest full-line tuner of Volkswagen group cars starts with the Sportback's exterior and a styling kit comprising a new front grille and lip spoiler, with matching fender inserts, side skirts, a roof spoiler and a rear apron that makes space for the new quad tailpipe exhaust system.
2013 ABT Audi A3 Sportsback
2013 ABT Audi A3 Sportsback
2013 ABT Audi A3 Sportsback
2013 ABT Audi A3 Sportsback
2013 ABT Audi A3 Sportsback
2013 ABT Audi A3 Sportsback
ABT's choice of wheels is the DR series available in 18- and 19-inches in diameter, while you can enhance the car's stance and improve handling with a sports suspension that lowers the ride height by 35mm (1.4 inches).
Under the hood, ABT has made considerable advancements in output levels. In particular, 1.4-liter TSI petrol is boosted from 122PS (120hp) to 160PS (158hp) and the 2.0-liter diesel from 150PS (148hp) to 180PS (178hp). Later on, ABT will offer a kit for the 1.6-liter TDI and the 1.8-liter TSI.
A new ABT brake system with larger discs (345 mm in diameter) and matching steel-flex brake lines complete the brand's current offerings for the new A3 Sportback.