Showing posts with label ABT. Show all posts
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Audi S4 tuned by ABT, 435hp

We formally reported the MTM Audi S4 few days ago, now the ABT Sportsline followed the step to offer the ABT Audi S4 performance upgrade.

The standard Audi S4 is power by 3.0 liter TFSI V6 engine, producing 333 hp (245 kW) and 440 Nm of torque. This is already powerful! But it’s excited that with the ABT Audi S4 power pack, the custom vehicle reach up to 435 hp (320 kW) and 520 Nm of torque. The top speed of the ABT Audi S4 is 282 km/h (175mph), and that is 32 km/h more than the standard version, the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 0.5 seconds faster than the standard car which means the custom S4 can reach the mark in 4.6 seconds.

The extra performance brings additional driving enjoyment and gets to work powerfully in any situation. ABT promises the tuned S4 is perfectly in tune with the Ingolstadt-based brand's 7-speed DSG gearbox in keeping the Abt S4 properly humming along.

Despite the extra power, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions levels of the ABT Audi S4 are not higher than the ones of the standard car.

The ABT Audi S4 also comes with a quad sports exhaust unit and a choice between 18, 19 and 20 Abt or BR wheels.

ABT website prices the upgrade at €3800 plus €60 for installation and €130 for TÜV certification.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Volkswagen Golf VI GTI by ABT Sportsline, starting at 1500 euros

It’s no secret that the Volkswagen Golf GTI is not so powerful. Then ABT Sports line got their hands on a new Golf VI GTI, providing performance and styling upgrades.

The standard GTI is known for producing 155kW (211hp) out of its 2.0-litre four-pot turbo engine. With a reworked ECU and exhaust system from ABT, the power has been upped to 191kW (260hp) which is the same as the Mazda3 Speed/MPS.

A second package with a new turbocharger takes the power up to 221kW (300hp), which is just 4kW (5hp) short of a BMW 135i. Performance is 0 - 100km/h in 6 seconds.

ABT is also offering an aerodynamic kit that makes the GTI an even more aggressive. ABT suspension springs and brakes are fitted and the suspension system itself is lowered by 30mm. A four-pipe exhaust emits a sporty sound to compliment the kit.

The body kit underlines the car's pure dynamics, consists of LED lights, a new Abt front grille, spoiler, side bar and a rear spoiler. There is also a front lip, which provides a power-performance in combination with the front apron and the new ABT Daytime Running Lamp. The equally elegant as expressive colouring matches this: the paintwork in carbon steel grey metallic harmonises perfectly with side mouldings and front lip in the contrast colour red. Customers will have a choice of between 18-inch and 19-inch wheels.

The design also continues consistently in the interior, for all screens, the ornamental rings of the combination instrument and the steering wheel panels are painted in the signal tone.

Pricing for the aerodynamic kit is €3,276 in Germany. To install and paint will cost €1,080 and €1,170 respectively. The 260hp package comes to €1,490, plus €60 installation and €130 TÜV-registration. The 300hp package is priced at €5,300 and that includes installation and TÜV-registration.