ABT Sportline 260hp and 300hp for VW Golf GTI VI

ABT Sportline has released their all new performance package for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Building on the basic GTI, the German firm's engineers first turned their motorsport-honed attention to the car's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot that delivers 210HP in standard form. The craftspeople at ABT developed two performance kits for the new GTI, with the first adding the usual ECU and exhaust system upgrades that lift output to 260 horsepower.

By adding all the performance parts and a new turbocharger, the car able to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in under 6.0 seconds. In comparison, the factory Golf GTI VI sprints from 0 to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds. Helping to improve the GTI's handling is a set of lower, stiffer springs plus a high-performance brake system and newly designed 18- or 19-inch alloys wrapped in beefier rubber.



German tuners also developed an appearance package for the GTI that takes the red pin stripe theme to a new level. The kit consists of a new grille, front bumper with LED daytime lights and a lip spoiler, side skirts, roof spoiler and a rear diffuser that houses two pairs of diagonally positioned tail pipes.

Last for the interior, the tuning folks at ABT upgraded the GTI's interior with red accents on the steering wheel, the instrument gauges the dashboard and the door trims.

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ABT's Tuning Packages for the Audi Q5 SUV

ABT Sportsline has published new photos of its modified Audi Q5. ABT has offers various performance packages for the compact SUV with power and style treatments across the range of trims. For the exterior, ABT's bodykit that includes front and rear aprons, rocker panels, new grille, a relatively large roof spoiler plus various alloy wheels (up to 22-inches in diameter) work to create an aggressive look for the German SUV. Back into the cockpit, ABT's tuning program includes a series of accessories ranging from the decorative inserts made of carbon-fiber to a full leather trim.

The more important news is under the hood as ABT's "power-kits' boost the 2.0 TDI diesel's output from 140 to 170HP, the 3.0 TDI diesel's from 240 to 310HP and the 2.0 TSI gasoline engine from 211 to 240HP with a 275HP version following in the next few months. The engine upgrades can be complemented by a sport brake system with 380mm disc and a sport suspension that brings the SUV closer to the ground.

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ABT Releases Details on 510HP AS5-R Audi S5 Coupe

Audi replaces the current S5 Coupe's normally aspirated 354HP 4.2-liter V8 with the new S4 / S5 Convertible's 333HP supercharged 3.0 V6 TFSI, ABT Sportsline has created the AS5-R using the current S5 as a base. With a series of modifications that include changes to the engine management and the insertion of an ABT Compressor, the AS5-R 4.2 V8's performance is increased by an impressive 156 HP to a powerful 510 HP.

For all the performance modification, the car able to accelerate from 0-100km/h (62mph) time with 4.5 seconds (standard model: 5.1 sec) with the AS5-R continuing to accelerate up to its maximum speed of 292km/h or 182mph. Despite the significant increase in performance, the German tuner claims that consumption and tailpipe emissions still remain at the level of the series-produced vehicle.

A new braking system with 380 millimetre disc diameter and an ABT Coil-over suspension system to help the S5 cope with the extra power. The German tuning firm also sprinkles some extra aggression onto the body with a new front spoiler and grille, inner fender skirts, gill-shaped air inlets and a new rear skirt incorporating a 4-pipe rear muffler. The styling upgrades are completed with a "we-could-definitely-do-without-it" bi-colour paint scheme and a set of 20-inch BR alloy wheels.

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ABT Scirocco heads to Essen

ABT has released their new Sirocco during the Essen Motor Show. The complete Upgrade Kit consists of the design pack, the 4-pipe rear muffler, the springs and complete wheel sets (19 inch AR alloys, diamond-machined and black, plus tyres and wheel spacers) is available at the launch of the ABT Scirocco in January 2009 for a reasonable 5,990 Euros.

Anything that has such dynamic charisma must also have convincing performance. ABT has therefore also developed power refinements for the VW engine. The 1.4 TSI now offers 200 hp (147 kW) on the road with ABT Power instead of 160 hp (118 kW), and the turbo diesel with two litre capacity 170 hp / 125 kW (standard: 140 hp / 103kW) The ABT Scirocco will be available with these upgrades from the start. Later on in the year the compact sports coupe will also be available with an increased-power 2.0 TSI. With it the car has
240 hp / 177 kW (standard: 200 hp / 147 kW).

The brake pads of the ABT Braking system are able to cope with any situation, and with a diameter of 345 mm always grip powerfully. As is normal at ABT, all the details fit perfectly together and thereby result in a fascinating top range car. You can see that it comes from the very top of the range and want to drive it straight off.

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ABT tuned Audi Q5

German tuner ABT Sportsline can be relied upon to come up with performance and appearance packages to enhance the new car from Volkswagen and Audi. The ride for the latest modification is the Audi Q5. Besides the body kit, the Q5 is backed up by a modified suspension, a 20" wheels, more braking power, and power packages for each available engine. Depending on which mill is nestled underhood, horsepower in the ABT-tuned Q5 ranges from 240 horsepower for the 2.0 TFSI all the way up to 310 horses for the 3.0 TDI with the Power S package. Below are the several specification for the ABT-tuned Audi Q5.

Engine: 2.0 TFSI, 1984cc engine capacity, 4 cylinders
Performance upgrade: ABT Power
Performance: 240hp/177kW (series: 211hp/155kW)

Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1968cc engine capacity, 4 cylinders
Performance upgrade: ABT Power
Performance: 190hp/140kW (series: 170hp/125kW)

Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967cc engine capacity, V6
Performance upgrade: ABT Power
Performance: 282hp/207kW (series: 240hp/177kW)

Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967cc engine capacity, V6
Performance upgrade: ABT Power S
Performance: 310hp/228kW (series: 240hp/177kW)

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