German tuning company ABT Sportsline has released the “Last Edition” version of the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI Mk6 at the 2012 Essen Motor Show. They have two performance stages for this sporty hatchback, starting off with ECU tuning to increase the 2.0-liter turbo engine output from the factory 208 HP to 256 horsepower. Stage 2 for the VW Golf GTI offers a new turbocharger to the boost the figures to 306 horses.
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ABT, MTM and Oettinger Take on the 2014 Volkswagen Golf
Several popular tuners have released their concept images of packages for the all new 2014 Volkswagen Golf. These include ABT Sportsline, MTM and Oettinger offering unique styling and performance upgrades. Starting off with ABT, they have put together a complete kit featuring a front apron, grille, light accents, mirror covers, side skirts, rear apron and integrated diffuser. Tuning under the hood came next, but don’t forget that these new Golf engines are severely underpowered from the factory.
ABT Sportsline Audi S8
Here we have the sporty Audi S8, a version of the Audi A8 series that holds the new 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 engine. From the factory, this car produces 512 HP and 650 Nm of torque. Plenty for the average driver looking for a high performance luxury car, however ABT Sportsline felt it needed more. Founder Hans-Jürgen Abt quoted below.
“For us, the new AS8 is the best of both worlds, that is, the best in terms of both comfort and acceleration and agility. After all, the AS8 has to meet our premium customers’ standards when it comes to performance and luxuriousness.”
ABT Sportsline All New Volkswagen Beetle Tune
ABT Sportsline has released a new tuning package for the diesel version of the all new Volkswagen Beetle. The German tuners have tweaked the 2.0-liter TDI four cylinder powerplant to now produce 168 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque. A plentiful increase from the factory 138 HP and 320 Nm of torque. Results show a new 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 8.8 seconds, stock time was 9.4 seconds.
ABT Sportsline Tuned Audi A1
The tuners at ABT Sportsline have released a new package for the five-door hatch Audi A1. This comes shortly after the company announced a three-door tuning kit, so they will now have more coverage for the A1 model line. It includes a complete mix of styling and performance parts, several of which we’ll cover right now. On the exterior are some modest improvements including vents in the fenders, side skirt addditions, chrome tailpipes and a new alloy wheel set measuring either 17 or 18-inches.
ABT Sportsline Tunes Volkswagen up! Beetle, Audi A6 and Audi Q3
At the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, ABT Sportsline has put together a nice little package for the Volkswagen up! They will also have the new Volkswagen Beetle on display along with an Audi A6 Avant and Q3 crossover SUV. It comes right on time for this Geneva Salon event, that goes together with the Frankfurt Motor Show showcasing some of the best cars throughout Europe. On the exterior you will find an interesting graphic design to go with the new spoilers. This transforms the outside while the tuning company focused on producing more power for the other vehicles.
ABT Sportsline Audi A4
ABT Sportsline is always on top of the Audi models when it comes to tuning a revised version like this Audi A4. They have a wide variety of aftermarket parts for the sporty sedan, and keep the German styling at its finest. Up front, you will notice a more aggressive look with a new front bumper, then they installed side skirts, and rear bumper with diffuser integration. New side vents and a three piece boot lid spoiler complete the aero kit. Customers have the option of new alloy wheels to wrap everything together, and the Audi performance tuning came next.
ABT Sportsline Audi Q3
Check out the all new Audi Q3 crossover tuning package from the German tuners ABT Sportsline. They specialize in modifying Volkswagen cars, and have developed a great styling kit for the crossover SUV. On the exterior you will find a new custom front grille, new front bumper with larger air inlets, rocker panels, new rear bumper, roof spoiler, and carbon fiber trim. A quad tailpipe exhaust can been seen exiting the rear of the Audi Q3, and buyers will have the option of two different alloy wheel packages ranging from 18 to 20-inches in diameter.
ABT Volkswagen Polo
ABT Sportsline, a leader in tuning Volkwagen cars has taken the VW Polo and added new character to the impressive little four door hatchback. The exterior of the redesigned Polo features a carbon fiber rear spoiler, rear bumper insert, and a dual piped exhaust system for a dominant sound. On all fours are Titan type Z 18×8 inch wheels by ABT Sportsline to emphasize the sporty look and make the car bolder. ABT decals with their logo line the bottom of the car to show that it is a pure thoroughbred from the Allgaeu sports car family. On the performance end of the spectrum, ABT offers an extra kick for the Volkswagen Polo with tuning packages for the 1.6-liter TDI turbo engine.
ABT Sportsline Audi S4
Here is one of the latest works from the German car tuning firm ABT Sportsline, the Audi S4 that comes from the factory with a 3.0-liter TFSI engine. ABT decided the stock performance numbers weren’t enough, so they tuned the engine to output 435 hp from the factory 333 horsepower. Along with the horsepower upgrades, torque was increased as well, and now has bragging rights of 520 Nm of torque from the stock 440 Nm. The car has new track speeds to go along with the tuning, and can sprint from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, compared to the 5.1 seconds before any modifications. ABT Sportsline adjusted the electronic limiter on the Audi S4 that allows the car to reach a top speed of 282 km/h or 175 mph. They explained later on that the reason they can increase the electronic limiter is because the engine is not supplied with a V-max limit, or top speed limit. Styling modifications for the Audi S4 include a 4 pipe exhaust system that adds to the sporty look and contributes to the aggressive appearance.