Photo: ABT Sportsline
The second-generation Audi R8 has been around for about two years, but nobody has been able to say anything nice about that front end. Now, finally, there's a way to have a good-looking German supercar without buying a Porsche, and that's through the body kit just unveiled by ABT Sportsline.
The tuning company specializes in all the Volkswagen Group brands. However, for this year's Geneva Motor Show, they've only been doing Audis. A week from now, you'll be able to see a 500 horsepower TT RS and a 705 hp RS6. Because it's naturally aspirated, the R8 can't deliver killer output numbers, but it's still eye candy.
Fixing Audi's design mistakes required ABT to completely redesign the front bumper. This now boasts an aggressive carbon fiber spoiler at the bottom and redesigned side air intakes without protruding aero components.
Down the sides, ABT chose to add a couple of carbon trim pieces to the side skirts and make a flared part for the tiny front fender. The back of the car also features a completely redesigned bumper which packs squared off corners and protruding buttresses. A bigger diffuser made from carbon fiber is accompanied by four round exhaust tips with carbon trim. Take it or leave it!
The interior is just as beautiful and elaborately decorated, with Alcantara being used throughout the cabin in combination with carbon fiber and red accents. Though it should be mention that you can ask Audi to fabricate pretty much the same thing.
The R8 V10 plus already comes with a mighty 610 horsepower engine. Still, ABT was able to extract 20 more ponies with the use of optimed intakes and a TÜV-tested stainless steel exhaust system. The suspension system can also be optimized if you so choose using coilover suspension springs and sports stabilizers on front and rear axle.
Also worth pointing out are the new GR forged wheels in anodized black, measuring 20 inches. Has ABT started making cool stuff again? We'll know when the supercar spotters start chasing this thing.
Fixing Audi's design mistakes required ABT to completely redesign the front bumper. This now boasts an aggressive carbon fiber spoiler at the bottom and redesigned side air intakes without protruding aero components.
Down the sides, ABT chose to add a couple of carbon trim pieces to the side skirts and make a flared part for the tiny front fender. The back of the car also features a completely redesigned bumper which packs squared off corners and protruding buttresses. A bigger diffuser made from carbon fiber is accompanied by four round exhaust tips with carbon trim. Take it or leave it!
The interior is just as beautiful and elaborately decorated, with Alcantara being used throughout the cabin in combination with carbon fiber and red accents. Though it should be mention that you can ask Audi to fabricate pretty much the same thing.
The R8 V10 plus already comes with a mighty 610 horsepower engine. Still, ABT was able to extract 20 more ponies with the use of optimed intakes and a TÜV-tested stainless steel exhaust system. The suspension system can also be optimized if you so choose using coilover suspension springs and sports stabilizers on front and rear axle.
Also worth pointing out are the new GR forged wheels in anodized black, measuring 20 inches. Has ABT started making cool stuff again? We'll know when the supercar spotters start chasing this thing.
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