Audi’s RS Q8 has already earned a reputation as one of the more serious high-performance SUVs on the market, but ABT has decided that serious is not quite enough. Therefore, the result is another extraordinary tuning interpretation that builds on the existing formula with both visual and power upgrades.
We all know that both the Q7 and the Q8 from Audi are at the top of the chain in the carmaker`s lineup, and the models need no presentation; still, ABT Sportsline has the pleasure to transform each model into something exquisite that highlights even more the strong personality of such extraordinary SUVs.
Exterior
Visually, the ABT package does not shout. The front receives a matte carbon fascia, complemented by gloss-black ABT front-wheel-arch ventilation that incorporates an integrated RSQ8-S emblem badge. The rear is treated in a similar manner, with a matte carbon rear spoiler and an ABT stainless steel quad-pipe exhaust system completing the look.
The overall stance is reinforced by 23-inch ABT HIGH PERFORMANCE IR23 RSQ8-S wheels. In addition, a Level Control system is included, described as a feature intended to optimize the vehicle’s stance and driving dynamics.
Interior
Inside, the changes are subtle. The most noticeable changes refer to the addition of the ABT logo on the headrest, floor and trunk mats, carbon shift knob, door sill plates, and even on the start-stop button. Otherwise, core interior tweaks remain rather unchanged. It is the subtlety of the tuner in fine-shaping the cabin to make it stand out from the crowd.
Complete Powertrain Information
As with any other Audi model tweaked by ABT, this RS Q8-S also comes with some modifications under the hood, even if it screams power in factory shape. The standard 600/640 horsepower figure, depending on the version, now increased substantially. The specialists from ABT tweaked the RS Q8 with no less than 740 horsepower and 678 lb-ft of torque, or 760 horsepower and 722 lb-ft of torque.
With these figures in mind, we could say that the new power upgrade could place the RS Q8 in the supercar grounds, while retaining the SUV`s practicality and stand-out exterior presence.
Pricing
For those interested in the conversion, pricing for the ABT kit starts at approximately $63,000, converted.
Conclusion
The RSQ8-S demonstrates how far the performance SUV concept has evolved. Without dramatically altering the vehicle’s core identity, ABT elevates the RS Q8 into a machine that blends discreet styling adjustments with output figures reaching 760 hp, reinforcing its status as a sleeper SUV with genuine supercar-level thrust.
ABT RS Q8-S – Photo Gallery
