EXTREME AUDI MAKEOVER: ABT Turns The Audi SQ5 Into A Symphony Of Evil

Once and a while I just have to quote Jeremy Clarkson. This particular instance called for it when I first set my eyes on the ridiculously badass-looking Audi SQ5. Being that it's the four rings' first crack at an "S" branded diesel, it should be interesting to see how this story plays out especially now that ABT Sportsline has gotten involved.

According to reports the ABT SQ5 is churning out 355 horsepower and an M5-beating 516 lb.-ft. of torque. Though no acceleration figures have been published of the vehicle post modifications, we're thinking this Audi will be in a bit of a hurry.

To further improve on the vehicle's packaging, ABT equipped the SQ5 with different springs to drop the vehicle's ride height and a new set of wheels and tires to make it a bit more grippy when you're giving it the beans.

In addition it's pretty obvious to see that ABT has also given the vehicle all-new front/rear clips, wheel arch extensions, rocker panels and a new front grille.

So, what say YOU? You diggin' it? Yay or Nay?

Satriani1 - 8/3/2013 11:17:35 AM

-1 Boost

The ABT SQ5 owner then might just need the RS3 sedan to complete his/her garage.
http://tinyurl.com/l8ua5jb
http://tinyurl.com/lw8sv88
http://tinyurl.com/pke3fo3

knowitall1985 - 8/3/2013 5:45:15 PM

+3 Boost

I would just pick up a couple yr old porsche....

Satriani1 - 8/4/2013 12:40:48 AM

-3 Boost

Others might not pick up second-hand Porsches, when German car mag comparison tests suggest:

- the Audi RS5 may be a better buy than a Porsche 911 Carrera S
http://tinyurl.com/ny6y8gh

- the Volkswagen Scirocco R may be a better buy than a Porsche Cayman
http://tinyurl.com/laaftpq

Satriani1 - 8/5/2013 3:58:58 PM

-2 Boost

Audi SQ5 TFSI 354-hp V6 gasoline engine comes to North America (while the SQ5 TDI diesel variant is for European markets).
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/audi-sq5-tfsi-auf-der-detroit-motor-show-benziner-powermodell-6361280.html

http://www.autozeitung.de/auto-neuheiten/audi-sq5-tfsi-2013-detroit-auto-show-benziner

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/audi-sq5-3.0-tfsi-detroit-auto-show-2013-3763219.html

http://www.autozeitung.de/auto-neuheiten/audi-sq5-tfsi-2013-erlkoenig-benziner-q5-s-detroit