Family wagon AUDI AS3 Sportback tuned by ABT!

The hot product of last year’s autumn – Audi A3 Sportback is finally in an attention of specialist. The car which is presented as the fusion of dynamic coupe and representative compact enters to the class of sporty cars.

The AS3 packet is available for all versions of engines, but the performance tuning is only for two of them. 2.0 TDi (103kW/140hp in a stock) now has 22kW (30hp) more so the final output is 125kW (170hp) and the maximum torque is 370Nm. Its top speed is 207 km/h. The engine management is provided by BOSCH EDC16 direct injection system. 0-100 km/h acceleration takes 8.7 seconds and this diesel engine has nice fuel economy – only 5.7 l/100km. The suspension is slightly modified thanks to the shorter and tighter springs. The maximum output of 16V TFSI petrol engine is now 169kW/230hp (147kW in its stock version) and it provides great acceleration ability, you need only 6.1 seconds to reach 100km/h.

Audi AS3 Sportback tuning by ABT is ready in this gallery:

AS3’s styling package consists of modified front grill, bumper extensions, sill extensions and also original ABT Sportsline SP1 rims made in a classic 5-spoked design. AS3 can be equipped with a rear muffler and two pipes made of fine stainless-steel that provide the great rich sound. The interior is intact, you can find only the new shift knob and floor mats.

The transmission can shift between 6 gears under 0.2 seconds. The navigation system with a 6,5“ display is capable of playing CDs and MP3s. Driver’s doors can be opened at an angle of 75° for the best possible comfort. There aren’t many cars with as great silhouette as AS3 has. We would give priority to this model instead other from same class because all 4 persons can travel very comfortable. And this isn’t very usual among rival cars.

The designers in ABT did a good work. ABT has added some spice in this already hot soup. But if you can’t handle this delicacy, 2 airbags installed in the steering-wheel should help you. Audi has also prepared a lot of storage shelves for jealous girl. And if she isn’t jealous yet, she will be definitely, because AS3 is a love at first sight.