Yet another Hybrid monster, this time coming out the ABT factory, and not a well-known car manufacturer, dealing with everything to make it more powerful and efficient from what you will see bellow.
The makers of a bonkers RS6 Avant hybrid with over 1,000 HP are currently introducing a tuning package for an electrified Audi you’ll really be able to purchase. Meet ABT’s Q5 within the TFSIe specification, an amped-up version of Ingolstadt’s luxury plug-in hybrid SUV currently packing more electrified punch than ever before.
With Audi taking its sweet time kicking off with an RS Q5, there are some people out there trying to find alternatives. Sure, there’s the SQ5, however, the European version comes with diesel instead of the gasoline engine installed in its North American counterpart. This is often where ABT comes in as they’ve taken the already potent Q5 55 TFSIe (not the most effective name, eh?) model with its combined output of 362 HP (270 kilowatts) and 500 Newton-meters (369 pound-feet) of torque to a good 420 H.P. And 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).
The power gains were obtained by massaging the combustion engine, particularly the turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The Kempten-based tuner doesn’t mention anything regarding the SUV’s performance, however, it goes without saying the additional oomph brings advantages in terms of acceleration. As a reminder, the standard Q5 55 TFSIe will do the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) run 5.3 seconds. Which may not sound spectacular, however, let’s keep in mind we’re dealing with a significant car, tipping the scales at a hefty 4,475 pounds (2,030 kilograms) without a driver.
It’s in all probability only a matter of time before Audi Sport introduces an RS Q5 considering the company’s performance brand has secure to roll out a lot of speedy SUVs. In the meantime, ABT’s product should appeal to those in need of a beefier Q5 whereas additionally paying close attention to efficiency because the electrical assistance makes the plug-in hybrid version impressively economical.
ABT offers a power package for the lesser Q50 TFSIe, taking the combined output from 295 H.P. (220 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) to 353 hp and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). With the freshly added power, the electrified SUV should require less than the 6.1 seconds needed by the standard model to finish the sprint.
