The design studies already show the first impressions of Abt’s sportiest creation – and prove that the Kempten-based tuner manages to perfect an excellent serial model like the R8 to detail and accentuate its racing genes already in the drawing. The front of the Bavarian R8 shows the marked Abt face. Together with the unique and beautiful rear with its four inclined arranged exhaust end pipes, the rear diffuser and the extravagant rear wing, the front of the Abt R8 is part of an overall concept that brings about phenomenal roadholding. The add-on parts of the super sports cars from the Allgäu-region improve downforce and ensure perfect balance of the front and rear axis. This is especially notable in speed ranges reserved for only a few cars. The sideblades which were developed especially for the Abt R8 and the Abt side skirts give the Abt R8 a new and individual design besides aerodynamical advantages.

A car of Abt Sportsline is characterised by several factors: Beside considerably more power against the serial model and the guaranteed and reliable high-end performance, a matching brake system is part of the fast sports cars from Kempten. Abt brakes decelerate precisely and complement the additional power optimally. The brake systems of Abt Sportsline manage every situation and are biting tools when required. Their outstanding qualities are not only available for cars which have been upgraded in power by the Bavarians, the brake systems also offer “normal“ Volkswagen or Audi models additional safety.

There is more to it than sheer power – handling is just as important. The more controlled a car can be moved in threshold, the greater the driving pleasure. Abt Sportsline knows how important the coordination of power increase, braking and suspension technology is, as only the perfect interaction of all components enable the Bavarian’s successes in motor sports. The suspension plays a vital role so therefore the engineers with Abt have worked on the optimization and improvement of the driving dynamics right from the start. Behind the latest development which is based on the Frequency-Selective-Damping technology, short ISC (Intelligent Suspension Control), stands an extremely innovative solution: Abt Sportsline’s ISC damper automatically identifies the operating conditions, adapts to the individual manners of driving and changing situations within a split seconds.

The Bavarian family-run company Abt Sportsline has a long and successful tradition in motor sports thus enabling their customers who want to customize their Audi, VW, SEAT or Skoda to profit from their experience. Increased engine power, improved roadholding due to sports suspension kits, biting brakes as well as body styling parts, wheels and exhaust systems which optically and acoustically underline the performance of an Abt vehicle. The outside body language is dynamical and bold; the performance is sporty and racy so therefore the car interior can impossibly be equipped with boring, rubber-coated pedals and plastic shift knob communicating conservatism. Due to this reason Abt Sportsline offers new pedal overlays and foot rests made of aluminium with firm rubber knobs bringing additional motor sports flair into the cockpit. The matt-anodized pedals with the Abt-logo are available for manual as well as for automatic transmission. They do not only look elegant and sporty, they also guarantee firm and secure hold so that you won’t want to take your foot off the acceleration pedal, however, luckily also braking becomes more enjoyable.