SEMA tuning show in Las Vegas is not just for the American tuner to show off their latest kits for the American cars. In the same way that American tuners use events like Essen Motor Show to their advantage, European tuners want a piece of SEMA action.

VW Group specialist ABT is the first to announce its intention to take part at this year’s SEMA with one of their finest creations based on the Audi A6. Well, it is fine by European standards, as it is powered by a 3.0 liter diesel engine. Not sure how it’ll go down in the land of muscle and burnout.

ABT Audi AS6 is powered by a V6 TDI turbodiesel tuned to make 286 horsepower and over 500 lb-ft (678 Nm) of torque. That is a huge amount of torque by any standard, and will result in great acceleration capabilities.

The AS6 is also equipped with an ABT styling pack, consisting of front and rear spoilers, rear fascia, side skits, and a set of 20-inch wheels. ABT also supplies sport lowered suspension and high performance brake packages for this car.