ABT Volkswagen Beetle – Automobiles Review

ABT 2013 Volkswagen Beetle – Styling and Performance

ABT has unveiled their latest tuning package for the new Volkswagen Beetle. The iconic vehicle is getting both – styling and performance upgrades for all engines in the range.

The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package including a new front spoiler, headlight and taillight covers, a two-pipe sports exhaust system and a 30mm lowered ride height by installing a new set of springs. There are also different types of alloy wheels from 18” to 20”. The exterior can be finished in matte mystic anthracite, gunmetal or silver bullet.

The 2.0 liter TSI is boosted to 240HP (176 kW) and 340Nm (251 lb-ft) – an increase of 40HP and 60Nm. The smaller 1.4 liter TSI now has 140HP (103 kW) and 220Nm (162 lb-ft) – a boost of 35HP and 45Nm. The economical diesels are also tweaked – the 2.0 liter TDI now has 170HP (125 kW) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft), which is 30HP and 50Nm more. The 1.6 liter TDI is boosted to 125HP (92 kW) and 285Nm (210 lb-ft) – an increase of 20HP and 35Nm.

ABT Beetle – Data and Facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 240 HP/176 kW (standard: 200 HP/147 kW)

Torque: 340 Nm (standard: 280 Nm)

Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 cc capacity

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 160 HP/118 kW)

Torque: 280 Nm (standard: 240 Nm)

Engine: 1.2 TSI, 1.197 cc capacity

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 140 HP/103 kW (standard: 105 HP/77 kW)

Torque: 220 Nm (standard: 175 Nm)

Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)

Torque: 370 Nm (standard: 320 Nm)

Engine: 1.6 TDI, 1.598 cc capacity

Performance tuning: ABT POWER

Performance: 125 HP/92 kW (standard: 105 HP/77 kW)

Torque: 285 Nm (standard: 250 Nm)

ABT AERODYNAMICS

ABT front spoiler

ABT head light covers

ABT tail light covers

ABT rear panel

ABT rear skirt set

ABT EXHAUST TECHNOLOGY

ABT 2-pipe rear muffler

ABT WHEELS CR, DR and ER-C in 18 to 20 inches

Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tires

ABT SUSPENSION

ABT suspension springs (lowering approx. 30mm)

ABT BRAKE TECHNOLOGY

ABT brake system, front axle, 345 x 30 mm

Source: ABT

August 29, 2013

2012 Geneva Motor Show: ABT Volkswagen Beetle

Abt sportsline has unveiled the tuned 2012 Beetle at the 82^nd Geneva Motor Show.

The exterior package includes a new front bumper, a rear diffuser with oval exhaust pipes and a pair of side skirts. There are also headlight brows and some nice graphics. The car is lowered by a set of sport springs. It stands on Abt DR wheels fitted with low profile tires.

The tuning specialists have developed five performance packages for the “bug” – 1.2 TSI with 140PS (103 kW), 1.4TSI with 210PS (154 kW) and the mighty 2.0TFSI is delivering 240PS (176 kW). The diesel range features 1.6 TDI receiving additional 20PS (15 kW) and the bigger 2.0TDI will have 170PS (125 kW).

Actuall, the ABT Beetle looks much better than, it was originally planned. The headlight brows give more aggressive look and the stripes complete the stunning exterior.

Source: ABT

March 8, 2012

2011 TOP 5 Tunings of Small Cars

We have seen this year some incredible tunings which have left a big impression in our mind. However, some of the greatest tunings were made on … the tiniest car segment. In this top 5 are presented some of the most remarkable tunings made on small cars such as Smart for two and Volkswagen Beetle. The selection is based on the overall outlook of the car, i.e. the tuned exterior, the improvements made to enhance its performance, and of course – on the interior.

SMART FORTWO DISCO BALL

Number five in our chart is for this incredible tuning of the Smart ForTwo electric vehicle. The car was transformed into a disco ball and it draws the immediate attention and admiration of the viewer. The show car is completely covered in reflective glass tiles from the roof to the tires. Of course the tuning wasn’t made purposeless, but the Smart was used in the art film Pixel City. The whole idea came from the experimental band Apparatjik. We should admit that it sounds and looks more than interesting. However, there was no tuning concerning the interior or the power of the car. For this reason we award this cute little fellow with the last place.

Smart ForTwo Disco Ball

Exterior:	[rating:6/6]
Interior:	[rating:1/6]
Performance:	[rating:1/6]

ABT VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

This place goes for ABT’s Beetle. The power of this car is boosted up to 240PS (176 kW). And the styling package consists of a new front bumper, a rear diffuser with oval exhaust pipes and a pair of side skirts. In addition there are also headlight brows and some nice graphics.

There’s nothing done in the interior and for this reason the tuning gets the number 4 in the chart.

ABT Volkswagen Beetle

Exterior:	[rating:4/6]
Interior:	[rating:2/6]
Performance:	[rating:4/6]

VILNER SMART FOTTWO SQUARE STYLE

Here we have another Smart ForTwo. However this version of the car was completely transformed both inside and outside by the Vilner Tuning Company. Vilner used orange foil with patterns of stitching for the exterior with full chrome panles and orange soft for the alloy wheels, mirrors and other details. The interior boasts new two-tone leather upholstery, new trim for the dashboard, roof and door panels. In addition ForTwo also received special floor mats. Having all this in mind, undeniably the Vilner Smart ForTwo is a real eye-catcher!

Vilner Smart FotTwo Square Style

Exterior:	[rating:5/6]
Interior:	[rating:6/6]
Performance:	[rating:1/6]

ROMEO FERRARIS CINQUONE STRADALE

The second place goes to the version of Romeo Ferraris Abarth 500 Cinquone Stradale race car. The small vehicle has the same exterior as the race car, which includes an aerodynamics package consisting of new bonnet with two air scoops for engine cooling, new front bumper with a big central air intake, integrated wide body fenders and skirts and finally a new rear bumper with central exhaust tips. The power is enhanced up to 300PS (220 kW), which is just 60PS (44 kW) less than the race car. The interior boosts are a complete roll bar, and a lot of carbon fiber as well as carbon race seats with OMP 4-point seatbelts.

Romeo Ferraris Cinquone Stradale

Exterior:	[rating:3/6]
Interior:	[rating:4/6]
Performance:	[rating:6/6]

COVEREFX MINI COOPER WORKS

This astonishing and at the same time extremely different conversion of Mini Cooper Works was made by CoverEFX, the well known Germany-based tuner. The upgrades here are in both performance and styling. At first sight this adorable Mini Cooper Works immediately draws the attention. The exterior here consists of fully foil-finished body in black leather style. Moreover, as you can see, there are added thousands of hand glued small gold elements. The “Mini” is backed by sleek 17-inch OZ LM Wave lightweight alloys in the same black/gold style fitted with Toyo R888 84W tires in the dimensions 205/40 R17. The tuners have also modified the performance of the car which boosts the power to to 252 horsepower and 382 Nm

In the terms of power, CoverEFX is offering two stages of performance boosting for the MINI Cooper Works: Stage 1 features an ECU remap to 252 horsepower (185 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft.). In addition there is mounted a 2.5-inch exhaust unit with Milltek downpipe, sports catalyst and extra large sports air filter.

Unfortunately there is nothing done to improve the interior. Nonetheless the CoverEFX MINI stands out as a true masterpiece, with own individuality and impact, and this is the reason it wins the first place in our chart.

Stay tuned for next weeks 2011 TOP 10 Tunings!

CoverEFX MINI Cooper Works

Exterior:	[rating:6/6]
Interior:	[rating:3/6]
Performance:	[rating:5/6]

December 22, 2011

ABT 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

ABT has introduced a styling and a performance packages for the latest 2012 Beetle. Still, these are just two renderings, but the car will look exactly the same.

There will be performance mods for the 1.2TSI boosted to 140PS (103 kW), the 1.4TSI will have 210PS (154 kW) and the top-of-range 2.0TFSI will have 240PS (176 kW). The 1.6TDI will gain additional 20PS (15 kW) and the bigger 2.0TDI will have 170PS (125 kW), instead of 140PS (103 kW).

The styling package consists of a new front bumper, a rear diffuser with oval exhaust pipes and a pair of side skirts. There will be also headlight brows and some nice graphics.

The stance is improved by installing a set of lowering springs.

The car stands on Abt DR wheels fitted with low profile tires.

Everything is good, but still we think that the modified Beetle looks rather sad, mainly because of the ridiculous headlight brows. We hope that ABT will reconsider some touches and make the small city car better.

Source: Abt Sportsline

July 6, 2011

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