ABT R8 LMS to tear up the streets of KL this weekend

It’s all happening the weekend before the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian GP. Here’s your chance to catch more than just the Red Bull F1 car in action along Jalan Bukit Bintang this Sunday; Federal Auto will be giving ABT fans the chance to see the ABT R8 LMS race car (essentially, the ABT R8 GT R) – driven by Alex Yoong – doing the dirty too.

The ABT Sportsline-tuned vehicle improves on the base Audi R8’s 525 hp from its 5.2 litre FSI V10 engine, offering 620 hp from the same block while tipping the scales 100 kg lighter than the stock car. Performance specs include a 0-100 kph time of 3.2 seconds, to 200 kph in 9.9 seconds before topping out at 325 kph.

Of course, there’s a complete host of ABT gear strapped on, from suspension, brakes and exhaust system to a complete aerodynamic kit and corresponding interior. The screaming starts from around 2pm this Sunday, April 3, so we’ve been told, so pen it in if you’re up to taking in the double whammy.

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