ABT Unveils 1,000-Horsepower Audi RS Q8
ABT Sportsline's tuned RS Q8 produces 1,000 metric horsepower and is capped at 30 units worldwide.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
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ABT Sportsline has unveiled the ABT RSQ8-LE 1000, a tuned version of the Audi RS Q8 producing 1,000 metric horsepower. The company is limiting production to 30 units worldwide.
Why it matters
The conversion pushes the RS Q8's output well beyond the factory figure of 640 ps, showing how aftermarket tuners are extending the performance of high-output luxury SUVs. The strict production cap places the model in the limited-run niche of tuner halo vehicles.
The ABT RSQ8-LE 1000 delivers 1,000 metric horsepower and a 199 mph (320 kph) top speed, against 640 ps (631 hp) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) from the standard RS Q8. The conversion costs 165,000 euros plus 20,000 euros for installation, bringing the complete vehicle to 345,000 euros.
The players
ABT Sportsline
ABT Sportsline is a German tuning company known for performance upgrades to Audi and Volkswagen Group vehicles.
The details
The ABT RSQ8-LE 1000 uses the ABT Power R upgrade, which adds a new turbo, an intercooler and a water/ethanol injection system. It also includes the ABT Body Control System, an adaptive roll stabilization setup, and rides on 23-inch ABT High Performance IR23 FlowForming wheels.
Timeline
ABT RSQ8-LE 1000 unveiling reported on November 8, 2026.
Roadmap
The ABT RSQ8-LE 1000 sits on top of the standard Audi RS Q8 Performance, whose factory 640 ps output already placed it among the strongest high-performance SUVs. Aftermarket tuners like ABT are increasingly adding performance well beyond factory limits on high-output luxury SUVs.
Buyers considering the ABT RSQ8-LE 1000 face a 345,000-euro total price, far above the starting price of a new RS Q8 Performance, which is listed at $139,700 in the United States. Owners would also need to account for the installation and the limited availability of only 30 units.
The takeaway
Enthusiasts seeking extreme output from a luxury SUV now have a tuner-built option, but the cost and 30-unit cap limit it to a very small buyer pool. Comparing the conversion price against the factory baseline is the clearest way to judge its value.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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