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ABT Volkswagen Golf VII GTI Dark Edition at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Other spectacular tuned vehicle by ABT will be also exhibited at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The Golf VII GTI Dark Edition was presented at the 2013 Essen Motor Show, but the tuning company is proud of it, so it will be presented in Geneva as well.

Outside, the Golf VII GTI Dark Edition comes with tinted taillights, mirror caps and headlight covers. There are also new side skirts, front spoiler and front skirt, trunk lid attachment and a rear skirt set with a four-pipe chromed black exhaust system. The hot hatchback rolls enormous 20” CR alloy wheels fitted with 235/30 R20 performance tires.

Other upgrades include sport stabilisers and the intelligent ABT height adjustable suspension kit.

The 2.0 liter TFSI engine is boosted to 300HP (221 kW) – 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 258 km/h (160 mph).

“Our black ABT is really something and at the top once again“, said the CEO – Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Source: ABT

February 28, 2014

ABT Volskwagen Golf VII GTI Dark Edition

ABT has introduced their styling upgrades for the new Volkswagen Golf VII GTI. The hot hatchback will be presented at the 2013 Essen Motor Show under the name ABT Dark Edition.

The exterior boasts dark taillights, mirror caps and headlight covers. There are also new side skirts, front spoiler and front skirt, trunk lid attachment and a rear skirt set with a four-pipe chromed black exhaust system.

ABT Golf VII GTI rolls 20” CR alloy wheels fitted with 235/30 R20 high-performance tires.

Other highlights include w sport stabilisers and above all the intelligent ABT height adjustable suspension kit.

The 2.0 liter TFSI engine is boosted to 300HP (221 kW) – 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 258 km/h (160 mph).

Source: ABT

November 28, 2013

Edo BMW M5 E60 Dark Edition

Edo Competition has announced BMW M5 E60 Dark Edition. The tuned vehicle comes with styling and performance upgrades.

The exterior package includes new rear skirt housing four chromed exhaust tips. There are also rear wing and new 20” light alloy wheels with painted centers and Dunlop tires in dimensions 255/35 R20 front and 285/30 R20 rear.

The performance upgrade consists of a sport exhaust system, ECU re-map, high-flow air filters and catalytic converters. The overall power is boosted to 555PS (408 kW) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft). Furthermore, the top speed limiter has been removed, so the new top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.2 seconds and 100 to 200 km/h takes just 10 seconds. Very good results for a family touring car.

The interior boasts a lot of carbon fiber and precious leather. The high-performance wagon had its speedometer extended to 360 km/h and white dials with a backlit logo were installed as a finishing touch.

All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.