Audi RS2 ABT - tuning vehicles also become classics

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Created on April 12, 2019

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - next to the new RS4+

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - together with the modern interpretation

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - with its modern successor RS4+

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - how the styling has changed over 25 years

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - old and new (RS4+)

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - from ellipsoid headlights to modern LED light (RS4+)

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Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - Rolf Michl (in front of the RS4+) and Hans-Jürgen Abt (RS2 ABT)

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Audi RS4+ ABT (2019) - the modern successor

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - zusammen mit der modernen Interpretation

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - mit seinem modernen Nachfolger RS4+

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - wie sich das Styling über 25 Jahre verändert hat

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - alt und neu (RS4+)

A quarter of a century ago, the first RS model saw the light of day at Audi. With an incredible 315 hp (232 kW) for the time, the sporty Avant RS2 was naturally also a great temptation for ABT Sportsline. A stainless steel exhaust system, modified turbocharger and adjustable camshaft were the ingredients for a performance increase that was quite something. In the end, 360 hp (265 kW) was on the vehicle registration certificate.

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - a classic

If horsepower were a currency, you would have to invest significantly more than 500 horsepower today, based on the historical inflation rate, to get the same driving pleasure. At ABT Sportsline, the math works out: Those who bought an ABT RS4+ limited to 50 units in 2019 even received 530 hp (390 kW). ABT also offers this performance package for the 2018 and 2019 RS4 in general.

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - old and new (RS4+)

Preparations are also already underway for the completely new version with gasoline particulate filter. The aim is to achieve identical performance and, of course, the same beguiling sound that has always characterized the V6 biturbo. The first examples will soon be arriving in Kempten.

Family reunion

But back to the ABT RS2 and ABT RS4+ family reunion, which took place on an airfield. There, the well-known tuner for VW and Audi brought the two together for a photo shoot and, of course, explored their respective potential.

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - Cockpit

"The journey began in 1994 with the Audi RS2, built with Porsche participation. It was one of the first estate cars that could compete with genuine sports cars and played a decisive role in the success of this vehicle category at Audi," enthuses CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt about the old days.

Audi RS2 ABT (1994) - Engine

While he then returned his rare historical collector's item to the company's own vehicle collection in Kempten, the ABT RS4+ was received by its new owner a short time later.