With the updated Audi RS Q8 now arriving in global markets, ABT Sportsline has responded with a full RSQ8-S conversion package aimed at customers who want more output and sharper visual definition from Audi’s flagship performance SUV.
The Bavarian tuner’s new RSQ8-S centers on its ABT Power R performance upgrade, developed to work with both factory power levels of the refreshed RS Q8.
POWER 740 HP OR 760 HP, DEPENDING ON YOUR STARTING POINT
For the standard 600 hp (441 kW), 800 Nm version, ABT increases output to approximately 740 hp (544 kW) and 920 Nm.
For the higher-output 640 hp (471 kW), 850 Nm variant, the RSQ8-S specification raises figures to around 760 hp (559 kW) and 980 Nm.
In both cases, the upgrade represents a substantial torque gain, reinforcing the RS Q8’s role as one of the most powerful SUVs in the Audi lineup. ABT positions the package as a tailored solution rather than a one-size-fits-all tune, giving owners of either factory variant a clearly differentiated step up in performance.
CARBON AERODYNAMICS & REAR DETAILING
Visually, the RSQ8-S introduces a coordinated carbon treatment rather than an extensive body overhaul.
Up front, a matte visible carbon front spoiler sharpens the SUV’s face, complemented by gloss black ABT front wheel arch ventilation elements featuring RSQ8-S badging. At the rear, a matte carbon rear wing refines the roofline and subtly alters the vehicle’s silhouette.
The rear view is further defined by an ABT stainless steel rear muffler system with four matte black 102 mm tailpipes, integrated into dedicated ABT tailpipe surrounds. The effect is more technical than flamboyant, emphasizing finish and proportion over dramatic reshaping.
AUGMENTED CHASSIS & WHEELS
ABT’s electronic Level Control system recalibrates ride height and stance, optimizing both appearance and driving dynamics. The package rides on 23-inch ABT HIGH PERFORMANCE IR23 wheels, produced using flowforming technology to reduce weight while maintaining strength.
Tire specification is 295/35 R23 with TPMS, underscoring that this remains a fully road-oriented performance upgrade rather than a cosmetic-only exercise.
TARGETED BRANDING INTERIOR
Inside, changes are deliberate and restrained.
The RSQ8-S receives seat refinements with ABT logos and RSQ8-S embroidery, an ABT steering wheel badge and a matte carbon shift knob cap. Door entry lights, branded floor and trunk mats, RSQ8-S sill plates and an ABT start-stop switch cap round out the interior enhancements.
The approach mirrors the exterior philosophy: subtle differentiation rather than transformation.
UPDATED PRICING
The ABT RSQ8-S package is available immediately at €53,000 including 19% VAT. Installation, listed at €6,380 including VAT, and TÜV approval are additional.
For context, that places the RSQ8-S firmly in the territory of serious factory-plus performance upgrades rather than entry-level tuning packages. As Audi continues to elevate the RS Q8 within its performance hierarchy, ABT is offering an option for customers who want to push the SUV even further without departing from the platform’s original character.
For RS Q8 owners seeking additional output, sharper carbon detailing and a more defined stance, the RSQ8-S represents ABT’s latest answer.
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