World renowned for its high-end tuned Audi and VW automobiles, the Germany-based tuner ABT Sportsline has announced its extravagant line-up for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. According to thier press statement, the visitors at the halls near Lake Geneva will have the chance to see some of the most astonishi
ABT Sportsline has announced its latest tuning programme, which retrofits the recently premiered Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Facelift. The face-lifted Q7 SUV boasts an efficient, eco-friendly 3.0 TDI engine that becomes even more sporty and dynamic in the ABT-tweaked version. Thanks to ABT POWER, the output data (240 horsepower; 550 Nm torque) of the stock Clean Diesel power unit is increased to 278 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque, without compromising any of its economical and ecological qualities. Now the
ABT Sportsline is presenting the striking AS5 Sportback, an elegant, all-rounded and dynamic vehicle based on the new Audi A5 Sportback. Combining all the numerous features of the factory model and fitted with few new, the ABT AS5 Sportback excels as a harmonious and agile vehicle with a clear emphasis on the word SPORT. Superb in any situation, the new ABT AS5 Sportback is offered with variety of different engine conversions. Benefiting from ABT POWER, the mass-produced 3.0 TDI engine with factory output of 240
ABT is a famous company, which makes sport packages and performance tuning for VAG. One of their latest creations is ABT Golf 6 GTD. The refinement includes aerodynamics package as well as ECU remap. The result are just staggering. The small two liter diesel engine now produces 190hp and 390Nm of torque. The power is put on the road through seven-speed gearbox. The classic discipline from stand still to 100km/h is covered in 7.1 seconds and the top speed is 230km/h. Obviously the diesel engines
No doubt, ABT Sportsline is the worldwide largest tuner of Volkswagen branded vehicles, and no doubt, the new VW Polo is an impressive car. If we combine these two components the result is a small sports car that makes man’s heart beat faster, of course ladies will also love it. Exterior of the refined ABT Polo exudes character, the carbon rear spoiler, rear apron insert and the double-pipe exhaust system makes it even bolder and dominant. Titan-like type Z 8x18-inch ABT Sportsline wheels e
ABT TT RS is a unique and special car in both, history and future aspect. A sports coupe with five cylinders, four wheel drive and plenty of power under the hood. Remember that combination? Well....if NO, i will tell you. That was the same description as the original "ur-Quattro”, the sports coupe caused a furore around 30 years ago. Hans-Jurgen – the general manager of ABT said „The TT-RS brings this magical combination back on the road.” The ABT TT RS is equipped with fully-charg
German tuning company ABT Sportsline has released information on its latest sport package for the Audi R8 5.2FSI. The engine is V10 – 5204cc with 600hp, which boosts the R8 from 0 to 62mph in 3.8 seconds and has top speed of 322 km/h. Some people say that the horse powers are never enough, they just have to drive this monster to change their opinion. The tuning company also took care about the bodywork by providing new perfectly coordinated body kit for the R8. The engineers focused on opti
ABT POWER even makes the already quick Audi S4 faster. Although the V6 compressor with three litre cubic capacity is already very sporty with its 333 HP (245kW), anyone who wants even more dynamism and torque can obtain a super sports car with the ABT S4: the decent-elegant car then brings 435 HP or 320 kW onto the road. And the additional 102 horsepower, which are employed in the ABT S4, suit the car extremely well in terms of nutrition: it achieves 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds, while in the series
ABT Sportsline has now been customising vehicles for five decades - and right on time for the Anniversary, the Allgau Company is presenting the new, sixth GTI. Sporty and fast "Golfs" in particular have carried these three letters since 1976. ABT was the place to go for everyone who wanted even more dynamic and driving fun from the very beginning. The latest generation of the compact sports car also bears the magic abbreviation, and of course it is now available in a breathtaking ABT version. Th
A diesel with 1200 Newton metres of torque and 560 HP (412 kW)? Even though the figures might suggest otherwise, ABT Sportsline is by no means now consorting with the manufacturers of heavy truck engines. The world's largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen group has merely made it its business to take the most powerful car diesel engine of all times, built in the Audi Q7, and squeeze even more power out of it. Although the over five metres long SUV, with its standard 500 HP (368 kW) and 10
The Audi A3 has been a real success, one which re-defined the term "premium" for the compact car class. An extra portion of dynamism in the optics and the performance is offered by ABT Sportsline. The renowned vehicle turner of course also took on the facelifted version of the long-term best-seller from the Ingolstadt company - and thanks to the modified bonnet, grill, bumpers, fenders and LED light line from their product range the car has an even greater presence. It stands there as if it`s re
Sportiness and elegant design are not mutually exclusive – at least when the designers at ABT Sportsline are involved. “It is important to capture the character of the car and emphasise its uniqueness”, says Hans-Juergen Abt, the General Manager of ABT Sportsline explaining the demands which are made on the creative department. The result is a breathtakingly beautiful cabrio, which is recognisable as a real “Allgäuer” not just due to its typical 4-pipe exhaust unit. The front with the
