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Haut Hatch – Abt AS3, A New Take On The Audi A3

German super tuner Abt has a history of making remarkable tuning products for some of Ingolstadt’s finest. The AS3, based on the current generation Audi A3 is no exception. The most obvious mods are aesthetic. A full aerodynamics kit consists of a front lip, side skirts, rear valence and fender vents. The look is subtle, yet adds a level of aggressiveness that enthusiasts want. Well the spoilers, skirts and valence lend a look of aggressiveness, the fender vents are a little much for our tastes.

The rear valence is designed to work with Abt’s now signature four tip exhaust. The exhaust works in conjunction with other engine modifications to yield 240hp. Abt doe snot specify what exactly the modifications entail. If we had to guess, we would say software and a cat-back. The cat-back is a good guess since the emissions ratings are exactly the same as stock.