Say Hello To The 740-HP Audi RS Q8-S

Without any modifications, theAudi RS Q8is already one of the most powerful SUVs on the planet and once held the record for thefastest SUV to ever lap the Nurburgring. Just when you didn't think there was any room for improvement, last year renowned tuner ABT Sportsline presented the限量版RS Q8-R, an even more extreme version of Audi's super SUV.

Limited to just 125 examples to celebrate the tuner's 125th anniversary, the RS Q8-R was tuned to produce a whopping 740 hp and 678 lb-ft of torque. Despitecosting around $235,000 morethan the regular RS Q8, ABT's hardcore SUV sold out fast. If you missed out, ABT has revealed its replacement: say hello to the RS Q8-S, which is also joined by the RS6-6 Avant. In stock form, both models are powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 591 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.

By installing an ABT Engine Control Unit, the output increases to an insane 700 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque. If that's still not enough power for you, ABT can also increase the output to 740 hp and 678 lb-ft, matching the RS Q8-R. Both models also get a carbon fiber body kit for a more aggressive appearance. At the front is a front splitter with red RS6-S or RSQ8-S lettering. Side skirt add-ons are fitted to the front and rear of the RS Q8, while the RS6 Avant sports front side skirts and sideblades at the rear. Dominating the rear on both models is a two-piece rear spoiler along with a stainless steel exhaust system with quad tailpipes.

Using the ABT Level Control to tune the air suspension, the RS Q8's ride height is lowered by 0.9 inches in Comfort mode and 0.5 inches in Dynamic mode.