Get ready for the 530-HP ABT Sportsline RS5-R!

A year ago, the new 2019 Audi RS5 Coupe disclosed at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The new coupe came with many latest tech, an eye-catchy design, and a brand new Porsche-developed twin-turbocharged V-6 engine. A year later, ABT Sportsline is coming with a newer stunning avatar called the ABT RS5-R to Geneva to turn heads.

 

The new ABT RS5-R will be restricted to 50 units globally, and be shown for the first time at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. It comes with much more power, new hardware, and carbon fiber styling.

 

The twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6 engine was one of the paramount things for the German tuning company. “On the ABT RS5-R, we get an extra 80 HP and 90 Nm from the 2.9 liter Biturbo V6, which has a very look-alike design to the engine in the first Audi RS4,” said CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt.

 

The newly-developed ABT Power system for the Audi RS5 enhanced the twin-turbocharged V-6 to a healthy 530 horsepower and 509 lb-ft. of torque. A new ABT muffler system with four carbon-coated 102 mm tailpipes releases a more aggressive tone as well. These upgrades make the ABT RS5-R touch 62 mph from rest in just 3.6 seconds – 0.3 seconds quicker than the stock model. The top speed is also 174 mph, which is fast enough to get drivers in trouble.

 

Also adding to the ABT RS5-R’s overall performance and driving agility are new ABT sport stabilizers and ABT height-adjustable suspension springs that help drivers to dial in the perfect ride height. There’s also a new Coilover suspension system currently in development with KW that will make an even more dynamic handling quality without negatively impacting comfort. These 21 x 10.0 ET21 alloys make the weight very less for enhancing overall performance and are shod in sticky 275/25 ZR21 tires.

 

Visually, the ABT RS5-R easily sets apart than others with its striking carbon styling. Upfront, there’s a large lip side flics, and a grille frame with ‘RS5-R’ badge proudly sitting front-and-center. Optional ABT wheel arch vents with carbon fins make a more aggressive aesthetic. At the rear, the ABT RS5-R sports a new glossy carbon rear skirt add-on as well as a trunk-mounted spoiler. Optionally, customers can avail of front blades, side blades, and wheel arch ventilation components.

 

Customers of the 1-of-50 ABT Sportsline ABT RS5-R will be able to modify their interior based on their specifications with many upgrade options. ABT can install new door sills, entrance lights, steering wheel badges, floor mats, and emblem badges with the ‘RS5-R’ logos. There’s also individual leathering of the seats with badging as well as a carbon-fiber shift knob cover. Carbon fiber seat shells, seat cover panels, steering wheel, dashboard covers, and shift paddles can also be installed as well.

The new ABT Sportsline ABT RS5-R will be restricted to a generation of just 50 units across the globe. Customers can also modify their own vehicles with upgrades displayed here as well.

ABT SPORTSLINE ABT RS5-R SPECIFICATIONS

Engine:

Displacement: 2.9 liters

Number of Cylinders: V-6

Aspiration: Twin-turbocharged

Maximum Horsepower: 530 / 390 kW

Maximum Torque: 509 lb-ft. / 690 Nm

 

Performance:

Acceleration 0-62 mph: 3.6 seconds

Top Speed: 174 mph

 

Wheels, Tires, and Suspension:

Wheels: ABT Sport GR21

Wheel Size: 21 x 10.0

Tires: 275/25 ZR21

Suspension: ABT height adjustable springs, ABT Sport anti-roll bar

Optional: ABT height, pressure, and rebound adjustable suspension

 

Exterior:

-ABT front lip (carbon fiber)

-ABT front flics (carbon fiber)

-ABT front grille frame (carbon fiber) incl. RS5-R logo

-ABT fender badge with ABT logo

-ABT rear spoiler (carbon fiber)

-ABT rear skirt add on (carbon fiber)

-ABT front blades (carbon)

-ABT side blades (Carbon)

-ABT wheel arch air ventilation incl. carbon fin

 

Interior:

-ABT floor mats incl. logo (RS5-R)

-ABT Individual leathering of seat incl. logo RS5-R and ABT logo in headrest

-ABT emblem badge (ABT RS5-R ‚1 of 50‘)

-ABT shift knob cover (carbon fiber)

-ABT steering wheel badge ‚RS5-R‘

-ABT door sills (Logo RS5-R)

-ABT integrated entrance lights (RS5-R Logo)

-ABT individual seat shell (carbon fiber)

-ABT Individual seat cover panels (carbon fiber)

-ABT individualizing of the steering wheel (carbon fiber/leather)

-ABT Individual dashboard covers (carbon fiber)

-ABT shift paddles (carbon fiber)