ABT RSQ8-LE 1000: 1,000 PS Conversion for Audi RS Q8

ABT Sportsline has unveiled the RSQ8-LE 1000, a heavily modified Audi RS Q8 that the tuner says produces 1,000 metric horsepower and raises the top speed to 199 mph (320 kph). The package combines engine, chassis and aerodynamic upgrades and will be limited in production.

Powertrain and claimed performance

ABT applies its Power R upgrade to the RS Q8's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, adding a revised turbo, an upgraded intercooler and a water/ethanol injection system among other components. ABT reports an output of 1,000 PS (the company lists 736 kW) and provides a metric-to-imperial conversion in its materials; the conversion given in the source equals roughly 986 brake horsepower. ABT lists torque at 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) and states a revised top speed of 199 mph (320 kph).

For comparison, ABT states the unmodified RS Q8 produces 640 PS (631 hp/571 kW) and accelerates to 60 mph (97 kph) in 3.4 seconds with a 155 mph (250 kph) limiter that can be raised to 190 mph (305 kph) by selecting the RS Dynamic Package Plus.

Chassis, aero and exterior changes

The RSQ8-LE 1000 includes ABT's Body Control System, an adaptive roll stabilization setup designed to alter handling characteristics. The vehicle features a stainless steel quad-exit exhaust with four 105 mm (4.1 in) tailpipes and rides on ABT High Performance IR23 FlowForming 23-inch wheels fitted with 295/35 tyres. ABT finished the wheels in gold and presented the car in green, per the tuner’s images.

ABT also lists a range of aerodynamic components to alter airflow and visual presence. These include:

• Front splitter, front skirt and hood inserts
• Wheelhouse ventilation at the front, door mirror casings and B-pillar covers
• Fender extensions, door strip attachments, rear skirt add-ons, rear skirt inserts and a wing with aero blades

Interior appointments and limited production

Inside, ABT notes Alcantara on the steering wheel, matte carbon covers for the shift paddles, shift-knob cover, dashboard and seat frames, plus dedicated door sills, a centre-console logo, a new start-stop switch cap and ABT and RSQ8-LE branding on seats and mats. Trunk mat and other trim pieces are also specified.

ABT describes the RSQ8-LE 1000 as the final entry in a tuner trilogy and caps production at 30 units worldwide. The tuner published images on its Instagram account and lists pricing on its official website but did not include pricing in the Instagram post.

Pricing, installation and market notes

ABT's website lists the conversion at 165,000 euros (source lists an approximate conversion of $185,000). Installation is cited at an additional 20,000 euros (the source notes this includes tax and lists an approximate $22,500). ABT's materials combine these figures into a stated total for the conversion of 185,000 euros (source lists an approximate $207,850), not including the donor vehicle. A fully completed RSQ8-LE 1000 is listed at 345,000 euros (source lists an approximate $387,610).

The announcement materials compare the RSQ8-LE 1000's pricing and output to other high-performance SUVs. The source lists the Lamborghini Urus SE Performante at 812 PS (801 hp/597 kW) with 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque, a 0–100 kph (62 mph) time of 3.3 seconds, a top speed of 312 kph (194 mph) and an electric range of 60 kilometres (37 miles).

The source also cites Audi pricing for reference: a 2027 RS Q8 Performance listed in the United States from $139,700 (equal to 124,325 euros in the source), and German starting prices in the source of 146,200 euros for the regular RS Q8 and 160,000 euros for the RS Q8 Performance (the source provides approximate dollar equivalents).

ABT's RSQ8-LE 1000 is offered as a limited, high-cost conversion that combines a claimed four-digit metric-horsepower output with bespoke chassis, exhaust, aerodynamic and interior modifications.