Abt Sportsline gives the Audi A3 its first tuning kit

Abt Sportsline gives the Audi A3 its first tuning kit

Abt Sportsline, a closely-linked Volkswagen/Audi tuner, has already released renderings for their initial tuning package to the new Audi A3.

Abt Sportsline, closely linked to Volkswagen/Audi tuner, has already released renderings for their first AS3 tuning package.

A simple ECU upgrade Abt can give the 2.0-liter diesel 200 HP /147kW (standard 170 HP/125kW), while the TFSI 2.0-liter TFSI gets nicely bumped up 250 HP/184kW (standard 200 HP/147kW).

Abt Sportsline gives the Audi A3 its first tuning kit

Abt Sportsline also offers suspension suspension springs, a coil over suspension, and an Abt brake kit featuring 345mm discs.

All of this would look rather muted and not make the car more aggressive. Abt will also offer a grille, side skirts, and a front spoiler. They also have a rear spoiler and insert for the rear skirt.

The DR light alloy wheels come in sizes 18 and 19.