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Optional ABT height-adjustable suspension springs facilitate even sportier handling . They provide a lowering range of 20-35 mm on the front and 25-40 mm on the rear axle .
In conjunction with better handling , the performance upgrade from ABT Sportsline enhances driving pleasure even further ! Thanks to the specially adapted and tested high-tech control unit ABT Engine Control ( AEC )*, the RS Q3 now delivers a hefty 440 HP ( 324 kW ).
The maximum torque of the 5-cylinder petrol engine increases to 520 Nm . Driving performance increases accordingly : The maximum speed is now 285 km / h and it sprints from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.3 seconds instead of 4.5 seconds . The ABT Sportsline start-stop switch cap awakens this high-performance beast in true style .
Additional interior options include the ABT integrated entrance lights and carbon-finished seat frame covers . With these performance and aesthetic enhancements , the Audi RS Q3 becomes even more beguiling and can be perfectly tailored to your requirements . This is what ABT Sportsline stands for . A company whose roots reach back 125 years .
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