Abt Audi RS5-R for Geneva
More power, more noise and more attitude for legendary tuner's take on the RS5
Alright, so the Abt RS5-R is pretty tame by Geneva standards. By everyone else’s though, a 530hp RS5 tuned by a motorsport outfit is pretty bold, and right up our street. That’s because, talented though the latest Audi RS5 is, it does rather lack a bit of edge and attitude. On the face of it, neither of those appears to be missing from the Abt creation...
Externally, the RS5-R can be identified by new Abt grilles, spoilers and flics, with optional carbon parts including vents and fins - your typical tuner fare. The wheels are Abt Sport GR 21s, with 275/25-section tyres; let’s hope the soon-to-be-available suspension kit - in collaboration with KW - can keep things at least moderately comfy. As is, the RS5-R will be launched with Abt anti-roll bars and height adjustable springs.
[Source: Abt]
21" is overkill and doesn't help with the handling.
In fact, couldn't the argument be made that the handling would improve since there is less flex in the smaller tyre side wall?
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