ABT brings V10 racing thrill to the States.
Known for its celebrated ability to tune and enhance cars from manufacturers like Audi and Volkswagen, ABT is revered for its performance know how. One of the ultimate expressions of that is the ABT XGT, an Audi R8-based race car made as a thoroughbred Audi R8 LMS GT2 DTM racer. Now, that racing thrill is available to experience in the United States, with customers now able to purchase the stunning ABT race car for use on the track.
Limited to 99 units, the car is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine with 640 horsepower and a weight of just 3,086 pounds. ABT’s extensive experience as a racing team since 2000, as well as the new ABT XGT’s extensive testing, including thousands of miles on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Sachsenring and the Hockenheimring, ensure its prowess as a truly formidable Audi R8-based racing machine.
The car’s features combine luxury and gorgeous design with racing readiness. These include power-adjustable mirrors, air conditioning, and a dual-adjustable suspension with modified springs to allow for various setups. For North American customers, the price of the new ABT XGT race car starts at 599,000 Euros, which equates to roughly $635,000. If you’re looking for an exclusive race car with V10 performance thrill, the new ABT XGT has an answer and is available now to purchase Stateside.
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