New ABT AUDI RSQ8-R is a Lamborghini Urus Beater! King of the SUVs

The Abt RSQ8-R is a performance SUV that packs a punch! Abt have taken the Audi RSQ8 to new heights and after a walkaround to take in all of the changes, let's get the 740hp beast out to the Autobahn to put the foot down and see what it's got.

The Audi RSQ8 is the brand's flagship performance SUV, and to celebrate their 125th anniversary, Abt take it even further beyond the Audi Sport offering with their RSQ8-R package. 125 units will be made in total, featuring the full conversion consisting of the carbon fibre exterior parts, 23" wheels, exhaust system, power upgrade and interior finish.

Power is up from 600hp to 740hp, torque jumps from 800Nm to 920Nm, and as a result the 0-100km/h cuts from 3.8s to 3.4s with a top speed them further raised from the optionally increased limit of 305km/h (190mph) to a huge 315km/h (196mph). This particular car in Java Green is the company's prototype that they have kindly allowed me to take a look at in detail.

After a walkaround to go through all of the modifications and some background to the Audi RSQ8, let's take it for a drive on both some smaller roads and then the de-restricted Autobahn. After getting a feel for the drive on the twistier roads, then with some empty stretches to enjoy, the rate with which the numbers build for such a large machine are fairly incredible, heading to 281km/h (175mph) in a very small stretch.

The RSQ8-R is quite possibly the King of the performance SUVs. The combination of practicality with immense pace, and surprisingly impressive driving dynamics for such a large and heavy machine is unknown prior.

Thanks for watching, Tim

[Shmee]

When it comes to the powerhouse SUVs, the Audi RSQ8 is one of the newest on the block. However, after Abt have worked their magic and made the RSQ8-R, it really is the King! Just check out how quickly those numbers build up on the Autobahn...

[Ryanc]

For some reason the RSQ8 actually looks great in that green

[freddyXDyeah]

SRSQRSRRSSQ8RSQRS is still my favorite model.

[snopunk]

ABT’s 125 years old? What were they doing, giving horses steroids in 1895?

[hristohristov]

Not many people can appreciate the incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail which is involved to make an upgraded version of an RS model!!! ABT quality is second to none👏👍

[autonewstv]

*For some reason the RSQ8 actually looks awesome in that green & blue* 💗👍

[JD-fgdz]

To be honest I’d rather have this than the Urus

[pasquale]

An SUV slammed to the ground is basically a large hatchback.

[NutsandGuts]

Burger: Stack another patty to intensify burgerness.
Audi-ABT: Stack another R to intensify sportiness

[daviidddx]

I think a RSQ8 would look REALLY good in Cerulean blue...

[DJMaxY]

This is what dreams are made of... The color combo., the status, the raw power... Amazing!

[stivesyy]

I'm 15 seconds in and already love everything about this beauty! Especially the color!

[yaoevermvp]

The ABT RSQ8-R looks really good, not gonna lie

[xtratrend]

Definitly this car is a URUS beater.



Congrats Audi.

[felipe-nt-d]

Supercar performance and fun + taking the family and hauling our stuff for holiday = gold, I'm sold! The "regular" RSQ8 is already a fine piece of kit, imagine this ABT version!

[Father-N-Son-Things]

Shmee always has great content. I really enjoy watching this channel with my son. It’s clean, fun, and informative. Thanks Shmee!

[gran]

That is the most vibrant green I’ve ever seen. Also that was a rhyme. 🙃

[manolisstratakis]

This Audi is such a stuning looking car. I love it! Obviously the video that you did with the hypercars was the best automotive youtube video i have ever seen by far. Keep up the insane work

[newbreedrecords]

That car is BadAss That Color n Sound n High Quality is Special

[imoutofyourleague]

Been dying for some more info on this car to be released, you have impeccable timing Tim👌👌