ABT Sportsline’s Power R package takes the facelifted Audi SQ8’s twin-turbo V8 from 507 PS to 700 PS (690 hp) and raises torque from 770 to 870 Nm (642 lb-ft). The package builds on ABT’s earlier 650 PS Power S upgrade and combines the engine work with revised air suspension settings, 23-inch wheels and new bodywork. ABT’s product sheet dates the package to June 2025.
60 PS ABOVE THE RS Q8 PERFORMANCE
The Power R upgrade pairs revised engine management with upgraded charge-air cooling. ABT says its intercooler and airflow changes help bring down intake temperatures, and its specification sheet lists the SQ8’s top speed as unchanged. The resulting 700 PS is 100 PS above the standard RS Q8 and 60 PS above Audi’s 640 PS RS Q8 performance. ABT’s claimed 870 Nm also edges the performance model’s factory torque figure by 20 Nm.
LOWER RIDE HEIGHT ON THE FACTORY AIR SUSPENSION
ABT Level Control lowers both axles by approximately 25 mm in Comfort and 15 mm in Dynamic relative to the factory settings for those modes. A separate Coffee mode drops the SQ8 a further 10 mm while parked or moving at up to 5 km/h (3 mph). The factory Lift and Off-road settings remain available at their original heights.
The package includes a front spoiler, a rear bumper insert and a rear spoiler, along with gloss-black 23-inch HR23 wheels on 285/35 ZR23 tires and four 95 mm tailpipe finishers. Cabin details include a gloss-carbon shifter cover, illuminated door entry, an ABT steering wheel badge and ABT floor mats.
PACKAGE PRICING
ABT lists the package at €34,900 including 19 percent German VAT and a five-year ABT warranty. Its price sheet lists installation at €5,390 and painting at €4,650, bringing the total to €44,940 before TÜV approval.
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