Power to the People: ABT Tunes the VW Golf VI
If you're looking for a little more zest out of your 2009 Golf VI, then you might want to take a look at the new tuning packages from VW Group specialist, ABT Sportsline. The German tuner has introduced an array of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades for Volkswagen's latest generation Golf, including a power kit for the forthcoming GTI that boosts the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine's output from 210 to 240HP.
With ABT's power kit, the entry-level 1.4 TSI engine that delivers 122HP in stock form produces 170HP, while the more powerful 1.4 TSI with 160HP gains an additional 40-horsepower for a total output of 200HP. As for the popular in Europe diesel version, the 2.0 TDI delivers 170HP from 140HP.
Other mechanical modifications concern the sport-tuned suspension and the availability of two braking packages (345mm and 380mm brake discs).
As for ABT's aerodynamic bodykit, it consists of a front grill, front and rear aprons, side sills, rear wing plus quad exhaust tailpipes and 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels.
The new ABT Golf – Data and Facts
ABT POWER
Series: 1.4 TSI 122 HP ---- ABT Power: 170 HP
Series: 1.4 TSI 160 HP ---- ABT Power: 200 HP
Series: 2.0 TSI 210 HP ---- ABT Power: 240 HP
Series: 2.0 TDI 140 HP ---- ABT Power 170 HP
ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT Front grill
ABT Front apron
ABT Sidebars
ABT Rear apron attachment
ABT Rear spoiler
ABT All-in package consisting of: ABT front grill, ABT front apron, ABT sidebars, ABT rear
apron attachment, ABT rear wing, ABT wing inserts, ABT wing enlargementABT SPORT WHEELS
ABT AR and BR; 18 and 19-inch; diamond turned or high-gloss polished.
Also available as a full wheelset with sports tyres.ABT EXHAUST TECHNOLOGY
ABT 4-pipe exhaust
ABT SUSPENSION
ABT springs, lowering of the vehicle's centre of gravity
ABT Thread sports chassisABT BRAKES
ABT Braking system, brake disks 345 millimetres
ABT Sports braking system, brake disks 380 millimetres
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