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ABT Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio

ABT has presented their latest project based on the sexy Volkswagen Beetle. The tuning specialists offer both styling and performance improvements.

There petrol range includes 1.2 liter TSI, 1.4 liter TSI and 2.0 liter TSI. The smallest is boosted to 140HP (103 kW) and 220Nm (163 lb-ft). The middle power unit now has 210HP (154 kW) and 280Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque. The powerful 2.0 liter TSI is offered with two stages. Stage I has 240HP (176 kW) and 340Nm (252 lb-ft) and Stage II offers 260HP (191 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft).

The diesel range comprising of 1.6 liter TDI and 2.0 liter TDI is boosted to 125HP (77 kW) and 285Nm ; 170HP (125 kW) and 370Nm, respectively.

Other highlights include a big brake system with 345 x 30 mm discs, steel flex lines and black callipers bearing the ABT logo, a set of 20” DR gun-metal alloy wheels or the ER-C and CR models and various colours and sizes.

“The ABT Aero-Kit is therefore harmonious. It uses a front spoiler, head and tail light covers, rear panel and rear skirt set with a two-pipe exhaust system that make this Beetle different indeed, while still appearing very natural,” said CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt.

ABT Beetle Convertible – Data and Facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 260 HP/191 kW (standard: 210 HP/154 kW)
Torque: 350 Nm (standard: 280 Nm)

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
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 New Generation
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 New Generation
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 New Generation
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 New Generation
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 in sizes 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19
or 245/30 R20

ABT SUSPENSION

ABT suspension springs (lowering approx. 30mm at the front, 35mm at the rear)

ABT BRAKE TECHNOLOGY

ABT brake system, front axle, 345 x 30 mm, callipers painted black with ABT logo

Source: ABT

June 12, 2014

Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate Edition

Volkswagen has announced the Amarok Ultimate Edition, which is priced from €41,376 (including VAT). The primary identifying feature of the new Amarok Ultimate is the modified front appearance with new bi-xenon headlights and additional chrome elements.

Other highlights include LED DRLs (daytime running lights), silver mirrors, tinted taillights and a rollover bar. There are also silver underbody guards and a set of 19” Aragonit-style alloy wheels fitted with 255/55 tyres and special lettering. Last, but not least are the sill sidebars in chrome.

The vehicle is available in several colors including: Candy White, Natural Grey, Reflex Silver, Starlight Blue, Toffee Brown and Deep Black.

The interior boasts heated front seats and the ‘RNS 315’ navigation system complete with mobile phone preparation. There is also a new anthracite and titanium black Alcantara upholstery and special cut-pile floor mats. Other features include ParkPilot, Rear Assist reversing camera, electric folding and heated wing mirrors, alarm system.

The engine range includes a choice of TDI power units with 140HP (103 kW) or 180HP (132 kW). There are combinations of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, manual or automatic transmission, with the exception of the models with BlueMotion Technology.

Source: Volkswagen

June 12, 2014

Volkswagen Golf R 400 Concept [video]

Volkswagen Golf R 400 Concept boasts a sensational soundtrack. It has been caught on video – starting and revving its powerful four-cylinder engine. The German manufacturer has exhibited the radical Golf R 400 Concept at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.

The ultra-hot hatchback is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 400HP (294 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 6-speed DSG transmission sending the power to 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). The curb weight of the vehicle is just 1,420 kg (3,130 lbs).

There are also rumors about a production version with even more power as Heinz-Jakob Neusser said at the Vienna engine symposium in Austria – “The new Golf R 400 could make more than 400 horsepower“.

The uprated engine comes with a number of modifications including a newly developed turbocharger with a higher maximum charge pressure and reinforced crankcase. A water-cooled exhaust gas feed to the turbocharger integrated in the cylinder head helps to reduce full-load fuel consumption, while variable valve control with dual camshaft adjustment enhances the economy and performance.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hacWi2-9Fo

June 6, 2014

Volkswagen Delivered The First XL1 to a Customer

Volkswagen has finally delivered the first XL1 to a German customer. The remarkable engineering achievement (XL1) took years of development. Still, it has been whipped by a lot of eco-friendly vehicles, which cost significantly less than €110,000.

The manufacturer didn’t comment anything interesting about the significant event. The car boasts an onyx white exterior and a titan black and pearl gray interior.

Volkswagen XL1 is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain including a 0.8 liter two-cylinder TDI engine with 48HP (35 kW) and a 27HP (20 kW) electric motor and a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery. The car features special lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction and incredible aerodynamics. It adopts the classic “tear drop” shape and utilizes innovations such as removing traditional wing mirrors and replacing them with small cameras called e-Mirrors which transmit exterior images to interior displays.

The result of all this technology is awesome – 0.9 liters / 100 km, which is 313.8 mpg UK or 261.3 mpg US. Volkswagen XL1 can travel up to 50 km (31 miles) only on electricity.

The XL1 is handcrafted using small series production processes. An initial production run of 250 XL1 vehicles will be made.

Source: Volkswagen

June 3, 2014

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Karmann Edition

Volkswagen has unveiled the Beetle Cabriolet Karmann Edition at 2014 AMI Leipzig. The model is paying tribute to the body manufacturing company, which has produced thousands Beetle Cabriolets between 1949 and 1980.

Outside, the Beetle Cabriolet Karmann boasts a set of new 18” Disc design alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires and central chrome caps. The special model will be available in seven colors and feature a unique Sioux Brown power folding soft top.

The interior features sport seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, aluminium pedals and dash pad with Beetle look in matt aluminium. There is also a wind deflector and the Park Pilot parking distance monitor.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Karmann Edition is available across entire engine range including the range-topping 2.0 liter TSI with 210HP (155 kW) at 5,300RPM and 280Nm (207 lb-ft) at just 1,700RPM. The engine is connected to a 6-speed DSG sending the power to the front wheels. 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).

Volkswagen will also present the new Scirocco, the new Golf GTE1 with a plug-in hybrid drive and the Beetle Dune concept car with a higher-set body and distinctive off-road design.

Source: Volkswagen

June 2, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Golf R – More Powerful and Efficient Than Ever

Volkswagen US has presented the 2015 Golf R, which is the most powerful Golf ever to be sold on the market. It has 34HP more than its predecessor, which was sold as a 2013 model. Despite the additional horsepower, the new R model is expected to be considerably more fuel-efficient.

2015 Volkswagen Golf R is powered by a 2.0 liter TSI four-cylinder direct-injected and turbocharged petrol engine – 290HP (213 kW) at 5,500RPM and 378Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,800RPM. The additional power is thanks to a redesigned the cylinder head (together with exhaust valves, valve seats, and springs), pistons, high-pressure injection system, and turbocharger. The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission. The power is put on the road through the latest version of the 4MOTION system with a fifth-generation Haldex coupling. 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (with manual gearbox) or 4.9 seconds (with DSG) and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Other special features include a new sport suspension, the Progressive variable-ratio steering system, and a stability control system (“ESC Sport”) which can now be deactivated for track driving. There is also an optional DCC adaptive damping system.

The new Golf R is equipped with an extensive package of exclusive features – specially designed bumpers, side skirts, and 18” aluminum-alloy wheels, the Golf R can also be visually distinguished from the GTI by details such as standard Bi-Xenon headlights with newly designed LED DRLs (daytime running lights) and a quad exhaust system.

The interior features sport seats with leather seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped three-spoke sport steering wheel, ambient lighting, and R-specific instrumentation.

The most powerful and fuel-efficient Golf R will be launched in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2015.

Source: Volkswagen

May 30, 2014

Volkswagen Golf GTI Wolfsburg Edition at Worthersee

Volkswagen also presented the Golf GTI Wolfsburg Edition at the 33^rd Worthersee GTI meeting. The ultra-hot hatchback comes with a lot of upgrades including improved styling and a super-powerful engine.

The 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is boosted from 230HP (169 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) to the incredible 380HP (279 kW) and more than 500Nm (370 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in less than 5.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The car boasts a super-low fuel consumption of just 6.0 liters / 100 km with manual gearbox (47 mpg UK) and 6.4 liters (44.1 mpg UK) for the automatic model. The additional horsepower is thanks to a new carbon air box and a sports exhaust system including vacuum valve control allowing the driver to adjust the sound.

The exterior boasts nice red uni paintwork featuring black ecor strips and hand-crafted high-gloss black attachments give the vehicle a sporty note. There are new spoilers and claw-type inserts on the front bumper, door sills, and a rear spoiler with additional flaps and a rear diffuser.

The interior boasts the same black and red theme as well as two Recaro bucket seats at the front and a rear seat bench with black leather upholstery. There are red stripes which run over the headrests and inverted side bolsters covered in GTI tartan. The multi-function steering wheel is upholstered in black leather and features red spokes.

Last, but not least is the 2,170 WATT sound system with 11 speakers and built-in LED lightning. There is a PlayStation gaming console, 24” LED TV and an iPhone docking station.

Source: Volkswagen

May 30, 2014

Volkswagen GTI Roadster Concept at 2014 Worthersee

Worthersee GTI meeting in Austria will be the place where VW reveals the GTI Roadster concept.

The concept was first presented virtually in the Sony PlayStation 3 game Gran Tourismo 6. It is a product of the cooperation of three VW designers who won the in-house competition designing a vehicle to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the GT-game.

The virtual car was first shown on 26 May and a few days later VW decided to present it at the annual GTI-fans gathering (18-31 May).

The design is more extreme than the normal GTI’s. The Roadster version has 2494 mm wheelbase (137 mm shorter than the regular GTI), 1090 mm height and 1894 mm width. The overall length is 4158 mm. What a jaw-dropping proportions

GTI Roadster is powered by 3.0-litre V6 bi-turbo engine which produces more than 500 h.p. and 560 Nm of torque @ 4000-6000 rpm. Thank to the twin-turbo technology some 500 Nm are available at just 2000 rpm. This engine power is transferred to the wheels via 7-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. This 1420 kilos of car runs from zero to a hundred km/h for just 3.6 seconds and on full throttle it can do more than 300 km/h.

For a better handling, more stability and good vision it has 20×8,5j wheels with 235/34 tyres at the front and 20×9,5J with 275/30 at the back. Behind these rims are hidden ceramic brakes for proper decelerating force.

For all the Gran Tourismo fans the concept is colored in Gran Tourismo Red. The interior includes black and anthracite sections with the contrasted GTI red stitching.

We hope that VW’s plans will let us see the production version on the streets, not only in the virtual world of GT6.

Source: Volkswagen

May 30, 2014

Volkswagen Golf Variant Youngster 5000

A special Volksawgen Golf Variant Youngster 5000 was presented at the 2014 Worthersee Motor Show by six apprentices from Zwickau. The model is exhibited alongside the Golf GTI Wolfsburg Edition, GTI Roadster and Amarok Power.

The special model marks the debut of this body style at the event and represents the work of six apprentices from Zwickau who gave the touring car a nice Arancio Argos pearl hue. Volkswagen Golf Variant Youngster 5000 comes with a number of upgrades including a one-off iPad-controlled 5,000 WATT premium sound system installed in the skids at the back. There is also a full Bilstein suspension also controlled via an iPhone as well as new front and rear bumpers, side sills and sport seats source by Volkswagen R division.

The Golf Variant Youngster 5000 is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine – 320HP (235 kW), which is an increase of 90HP compared to the Golf GTI Performance model. The result is thanks to an ECU re-map, cold-air intake system and a sports exhaust system. 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

The US version of Golf Variant – the Golf SportWagen was recently announced and it is also suitable for the same upgrades like the EU one.

Source: Volkswagen

May 30, 2014

Volkswagen Amarok Power Concept Debuts At Woerthersee

Volkswagen Amarok Power Concept is a car that will be unveiled at the Wörthersee festival in Austria. The pick-up has some superpowers, because of the special equipment it includes. Precisely it is loaded with the 5000-watt sound system, comprising of Pioneer CDJ900NXS player, two Void Acoustics Impulse 3t speakers, a Stasys Xair subwoofer and six micro speakers, as well as DJ equipment by Allen & Heath.

This Volkswagen concept is driven by the 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine. The unit, coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission, generates 272 hp (200 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of maximum torque. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is under 8 seconds, while the top speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).

Furthermore, the Amarok Power concept has lowered by 80 mm suspension. It runs on huge 22-inch alloy wheels fitted with 295/35 tires. The truck is covered with grey foil. There are also orange accents all over it. Bi-xenon headlights with chrome inserts and chrome-plated twin tailpipes contribute for its playful exterior appearance.

Inside, the vehicle is wrapped in “power orange” nappa leather and black Alcantara. These materials cover the steering wheel, bucket seats and door panels. There are also a lot of carbon fiber inserts. Amarok silhouette can be seen lasered on the headrests.

Source: Volkswagen

May 28, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Passat Revealed In Sketches

2015 Volkswagen Passat has been revealed in several drawings. The company has also disclosed the first technical details of the new Saloon and Estate trims. The car will have its official debut July, while in front of public it will be premiered at Paris Motor Show in October. This is the eighth-generation Passat. For 41 years the car model been sold in over 23 million examples worldwide. From the brand are promising that it will bring a range of new technologies and features.

For the 2015 Passat Volkswagen has utilized advanced materials such as high-strength, hot-formed steel and aluminium. This has saved up to 85 kg (in comparison to its predecessor), thus achieving fuel-efficiency improvements of up to 20 per cent. The exterior dimensions are marginally smaller than those of the previous Passat. However, the interior space is improved, with more leg- and head-room and increased luggage space.

One of the main highlights of the new model is the high-performance, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre, bi-turbo diesel engine. It produces 240 horsepower (176 kW) and the huge 500 Nm (370 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. This engine will be mated only with the new seven-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

In addition, Volkswagen announced that a plug-in hybrid model will also be offered. It will have the potential to travel up to 31 miles on battery power alone, and with a maximum range of around 600 miles.

Other new technology includes the Active Info Display, a heads-up display, the latest Modular Infotainment System, including the Car-Net remote app, 360-degree Area View function and the latest generation of Park Assist. The latter includes the option for the car to park itself forwards into perpendicular spaces as well as the world-first Trailer Assist that helps when reversing a vehicle with a trailer attached.

Other safety technology includes Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, Emergency Assist and the latest Front Assist system with City Emergency Braking that can optionally combine both radar and camera sensors to add pedestrian detection. 2015 Passats will boast LED tail lights, while the headlights will be halogen or LED. In conjunction with Dynamic Light Assist, one of the two LED headlight options automatically modifies the beam for optimum illumination of the road.

More details and the first pictures of 2015 Volkswagen Passat will be available before the official premiere in July. The sales will start before the end of this year.

Source: Volkswagen

May 27, 2014

Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo

Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo is a supercar that has something in common with the BMW Vision Grab Tourismo. And if you follow us regularly you probably have already guessed that what they share is the sad fact that they will never be produced. Why? Because just like the BMW, this Volkswagen has been designed for a singular mission – to be featured in a video game. All of you who have a Sony PlayStation will have the pleasure of driving this virtual beauty.

What is more, the brand has announced that this extreme interpretation of the Golf GTI will make its debut at the Woerthersee Festival in Austria. The event starts on 28th of May. The ultimate vehicle uses the Golf GTI Design DNA to create a strong sporting statement, with distinctive horizontal graphics.

GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo is driven by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo VR6 TSI engine. The latter produces 503 horsepower (370 kW) and 665 Nm (491 lb-ft) of torque. The powertrain is coupled with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, which has been programmed to give incredibly fast shifts on the racetrack.

Integrated rear diffuser, a gigantic rear wing, and a race-car-style front splitter optimize the roadholding on the track. The car runs on 20-inch wheels that carry 235/35 front and 275/30 rear tires.

4Motion all-wheel drive helps to transmit the torque to the pavement, while the supercar-style vented disc brakes are fitted, with a diameter of 15.0 inches up front and 14.0 inches at the back. Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo has a bright, vivid metallic red exterior color.

Source: Volkswagen

May 23, 2014

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