A Look at the 2013 ABT AS4 Avant: A Tribute to the Audi S4 Avant's Legacy
Four decades since the unveiling of the Audi "80," ABT, a traditional Bavarian company known for its work on high-performance vehicles, has introduced its latest project, the 2013 ABT AS4 Avant. This vehicle, founded on the Audi S4 Avant, is another benchmark set by the automaker, further underlining the standards in the premium segment. The ABT AS4 encapsulates maximum dynamics, agility, economical efficiency, and unpretentious design, matching the practicality of the A4 Avant.
ABT AS4 Avant: Powertrains and Performance
The variety of engines in the A4 and A4 Avant is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of drivers. For frequent drivers who crave a balance between speed and economy, ABT offers robust diesel engines. The 3.0 TDI, ABT-fortified, delivers 300 hp (221 kW) and 570 Nm torque, featuring an enhancement of 55 hp (41 kW) and 70 Nm over the standard. ABT also provides an economical 2 liter diesel variant, which depending on the original standard performance, can deliver up to 205 hp (151 kW) and 420 Nm torque.
But it's not just diesel fans who are catered for; petrol heads are also in for a treat. The 1.8 TFSI ABT produces 211 hp or 155 kW, an improvement from the standard 170 hp/125 kW. The 2.0 TFSI is indeed an engineering marvel, boasting 270 hp or 199 kW, thus transforming the ABT AS4 into a bona fide roadworthy sports car.
The Aesthetic Craftsmanship
One can't mention ABT without talking about aerodynamics and design. The A4 limo and the A4 Avant have not been spared from ABT's touch of elegance. Front spoilers, fender inserts, and side skirts are skillfully integrated, resulting in a refined silhouette. The rear end is accentuated with a prominent spoiler, rear skirt, and 4-pipe exhaust system, adding to the dynamic nature of the ABT AS4 and AS4 Avant.
Further enhancing the ABT AS4’s aesthetic and drivability, the suspension springs lower the car’s center of gravity, bolstering the vehicle's aggressive look while improving its handling. A high-end addition is the ABT performance coil-over kit, which promises a seamless blend of maximum comfort and precision.
Wheeling in Style
ABT proposes its CR and DR wheels, available in 19 and 20 inches, as ideal companions for the AS4. Buyers can also opt for these design wheels equipped with high-speed tires, ensuring that the ABT AS4's promise of power, prestige, and performance is evident in every aspect of the vehicle, down to the minutest detail.
Setting the Pace, Again
The 2013 ABT AS4 Avant, based on the Audi S4 Avant, represents a deep-rooted tradition of vehicle enhancement, a commitment to blending sportiness with practicality. ABT's embodiment of power, prestige, and performance in a single model reaffirms the fact that they are leaders in this industry, continuously setting the bar for competitors in the premium segment.
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2013 ABT AS4 Avant based on Audi S4 Avant
