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  • How About 400HP Golf and a TT at Wörthersee? This Time both from ABT Sportsline

    Not one but two debuts for ABT Sportsline at the Wörthersee meeting this year. The first car is a tuned Golf, which can pump out more than 400 horses, while the second is a TT coupe. The event has started yesterday and since then we are eagerly anticipating what’s next. Just to tease you a bit, prepare yourself for the reveal of the Fabia R5 Combi concept.

    ABT and VW Golf R

    The relationship between these two is not new.  We’ve seen a lot of great projects by this tuner involving a Golf model. In fact ABT Sportsline is world’s largest tuner of vehicles produced by Volkswagen.

    Engine

    This time the biggest highlight here is that the production output of car’s engine has been improved with 100 hp. As a standard the unit under the hood produces around 300 hp (221 kW), but after ABT’s treatment the car is capable of generating 400 hp (294 kW).

    Exterior

    The exterior stance of the model is stunning. The car has been wrapped with aggressive bilious green foil. The same color can be seen in the bi-colored 20-inch ABT-FR wheels. At the front new is the in-house made front grille, which perfectly complements the head light covers and side skirts. At the back there is a tailgate add-on accompanied by four mighty 102mm black-chrome-plated tailpipes.

    ABT and Audi TT

    The last project of the tuner we’ve seen included the Audi TT in a cabrio variant. This time, the car is the same but in a coupe form. This vehicle has also received some power upgrades as well as exterior enhancements and it definitely looks fantastic.

    SEE ALSO: ABT Release Audi TT Roadster with 310 HP

    Engine

    Just like its roadster version, this TT’s four-cylinder 2.0 TFSI engine has been upgraded from 230 hp (169 kW) to a full 310 hp (228 kW) and a torque of 440 Nm (325 lb-ft). In comparison the standard number for the torque is 370 Nm (273 lb-ft).

    Exterior

    The outer look of this model also got some modifications. There is a whole body kit added here which comprises of a front skirt add-on, carbon mirror caps, a rear spoiler at the back, accompanied by rear skirt set plus ABT muffler system. At last, there are ABT springs and sway bars that take care for balance and agility.

    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
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    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Audi TT Coupe
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf
    2015 ABT Volkswagen Golf

    Source: ABT Sportsline 

  • ABT Celebrates 40 Years Of Golf With Custom Golf I GTI

    ABT-Volkswagen-Golf-I-GTI-THUMBABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI comes to commemorate the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic cars in history – the Golf. The original first generation of the angular Volkswagen Golf Mk1 was presented in 1974 and was successor of the Beetle. The car was intended by the brand as a modern front-wheel-drive, hatchback replacement for the ageing Beetle. In fact, the Mk1 was Germany’s best selling car right from the start.

    In fact, the tuners at ABT customized this VW back in 1982 and now they are bring it in the present to celebrate the unique history of the car. This particualr model was fitted with a 7’’ widebody and suspension-kit. In addition, the power was also enhanced with almost 50 per cent. Precisely, the serial GTI develops 163hp (120kW), while the custom – 220hp (162kW).

    The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h was estimated at 6.8 seconds. Responsible for that kick is the KKK exhaust gas turbocharger. The latter was at that time only available from Volkswagen for the very expensive Audi Quattros.

    Furthermore, Golf I’s engine was made stable with a number of high-end components like autothermal pistons and a special crankshaft. And then there was the roaring “turbo exhaust system” and the ABT “super suspension”. Alloy wheels in a very classy design were added and fitted with wide-base tires in the dimension of 205/60R13. The interior was also changed. White-leather sport-type steering wheel and various additional instruments are present.

    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI
    ABT Volkswagen Golf I GTI

    Source: ABT

  • ABT Volkswagen Golf V Variant

    Who says that a station wagon must be a boring vehicle? Practical, multifunctional and dynamic – the new Golf Variant by ABT Sportsline combines these attributes perfectly. The world’s leading Volkswagen-tuner developed a wonderful body kit for the most practical model of the Golf family. The low front spoiler lip gives the face of the Variant an even more distinctive and therefore sportier touch. Together with the side skirts, the rear wing and the 2-pipe rear muffler made of stainless steel, the vehicle gets an overall successful appearance. (more…)