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Audi performance models and tuning developments
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Audi and specialized tuning companies continue to expand performance models and aftermarket upgrades. ABT Sportsline has released a limited edition RS Q8-LE 1000, restricted to 30 units, which utilizes a water-ethanol injection system to reach approximately 1,000 horsepower and a top speed of 320 km/h. Simultaneously, Prior Design introduced the PD-RS800 widebody kit. The new RS 5 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has seen significant market traction. Following its launch, European demand nearly doubled manufacturer expectations, resulting in the entire 2026 production run being sold out. The model, which utilizes the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, features a 2.9-liter V6 biturbo engine producing 639 hp. Audi debuted the RS 5 in Asia during the Singapore Grand Prix, showcasing a special ‘Titanium Silver Gray’ livery inspired by the city’s architecture. In Japan, Audi has expanded its domestic lineup with the launch of the RS 5 and RS 5 Avant. These represent the first plug-in hybrid versions in Audi Sport history, offering an electric-only range of up to 85 km and introducing world-first electromechanical torque vectoring technology. Building on the RS 5 PHEV platform, ABT Sportsline has unveiled the RS 5-R, a high-performance upgrade limited to 130 units worldwide in sedan and Avant styles to celebrate the company’s 130th anniversary. Using the ABT Power S system, output increases from 639 PS to approximately 720 PS, with torque rising to 905 Nm. The upgrade includes an aerodynamic package with carbon components and 22-inch forged wheels. ABT has indicated potential 2027 options, including a power increase to approximately 800 hp and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust system. Audi has further expanded the RS 5 PHEV availability by launching the model in South Africa.
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