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Not quite the Audi S8-alternative we were expecting from ABT, but the diesel-powered AS8 appears to be a promising start. Using the 2011 A8 with the 4.2-liter V8 TDI as a base, ABT Sportsline tweaked the turbo diesel engine boosting output from 350HP and 800Nm to 385HP and 880Nm / 649 lb-ft of peak torque.
- Techart Kits Out New Porsche Cayenne S With Twin-turbo'd V8 Diesel
Continuing its Porsche model offensive, German tuning house TechArt will debut a styling package for the new Porsche Cayenne S Diesel at next month's Geneva motor show, with a performance kit to follow shortly after. The tuner's design program...
- Project Kahn's Wide Body Audi Q7 3.0 Tdi
Next up on Project Kahn's list is the Audi Q7 with a 233bhp 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine. The British tuner visually transforms the premium SUV with a new exterior styling and an extensive makeover of the interior. On the outside, Kahn exterior's...
- New Mercedes-benz B-class Gets The Brabus Treatment
Coinciding with the European market launch of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Brabus has released its first tuning take on the small MPV. For the time being, the German tuner's offerings include upgrades for the exterior, interior and the chassis...
- Senner Tuning Launches First Round Of Upgrades For Audi A1
German firm Senner Tuning has released a new line of styling and performance enhancements for the freshly introduced Audi A1 supermini with the 1.6 TDI diesel engine. The tuner starts by massaging the 1.6-liter diesel with a recalibrated ECU, boosting...
- Abt Powers Up The New Volkswagen Golf Gtd Diesel To 190hp
Volkswagen Group tuning specialist ABT has set its eyes on the new Golf GTD offering a range of power and styling treatments. The GTD's 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine receives a 20-pony and 40 Nm increase to 190-horsepower and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)...
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ABT Treats New Audi A8 with 385-Diesel-Ponies and Styling Kit
Not quite the Audi S8-alternative we were expecting from ABT, but the diesel-powered AS8 appears to be a promising start. Using the 2011 A8 with the 4.2-liter V8 TDI as a base, ABT Sportsline tweaked the turbo diesel engine boosting output from 350HP and 800Nm to 385HP and 880Nm / 649 lb-ft of peak torque.
As no ABT conversion would be complete without the usual styling upgrades, the German tuner bundled a body kit comprising of a front spoiler, side skirt, a somewhat discreet boot lid spoiler and a new rear apron housing a diffuser and the new quad tail pipes.
- Techart Kits Out New Porsche Cayenne S With Twin-turbo'd V8 Diesel
Continuing its Porsche model offensive, German tuning house TechArt will debut a styling package for the new Porsche Cayenne S Diesel at next month's Geneva motor show, with a performance kit to follow shortly after. The tuner's design program...
- Project Kahn's Wide Body Audi Q7 3.0 Tdi
Next up on Project Kahn's list is the Audi Q7 with a 233bhp 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine. The British tuner visually transforms the premium SUV with a new exterior styling and an extensive makeover of the interior. On the outside, Kahn exterior's...
- New Mercedes-benz B-class Gets The Brabus Treatment
Coinciding with the European market launch of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Brabus has released its first tuning take on the small MPV. For the time being, the German tuner's offerings include upgrades for the exterior, interior and the chassis...
- Senner Tuning Launches First Round Of Upgrades For Audi A1
German firm Senner Tuning has released a new line of styling and performance enhancements for the freshly introduced Audi A1 supermini with the 1.6 TDI diesel engine. The tuner starts by massaging the 1.6-liter diesel with a recalibrated ECU, boosting...
- Abt Powers Up The New Volkswagen Golf Gtd Diesel To 190hp
Volkswagen Group tuning specialist ABT has set its eyes on the new Golf GTD offering a range of power and styling treatments. The GTD's 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine receives a 20-pony and 40 Nm increase to 190-horsepower and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft)...