VW Tiguan SUV by ABT: 1.4-litre TSI With 200 Hp!

Making its debut at the European equivalent of the SEMA Show, the 2007 ESSEN Motorshow, which takes place in Germany from Dec. 1 to 9, the Volkswagen Tiguan by ABT, boasts a series of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades. In terms of styling, the German tuner developed an aggressive bodykit that includes among other things, a front and rear spoiler, fender extensions, side skirts and a new grille combined with a new set of alloy rims (available in 18, 19 and 20 inch). -Continued after the jump

To match the looks, ABT is offering power upgrades on all available engines. This means, the power of the 1.4 TSI is increased from serial 150 hp to 200 hp while the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel offers 170 hp instead of 140 hp while the 170 hp 2.0 TDI engine, delivers 200 hp. To complement the engine upgrades, ABT equips the Tiguan with an adjustable sports suspension and a new brake system, measuring 345 x 30 mm.

Via: Autoblog.it , Source: ABT

2008 VW Touran by ABT Sportsline

Volkswagen Group specialist ABT Sportsline, has released its latest tuning program for the facelifted Touran. ABT’s body package for the compact-sized MPV includes a front spoiler, different grille, a rear wing, twin exhaust pipes and various wheel-tire combos (16 to 19-inch). Inside the Touran can be upgraded with the addition of aluminum or leather gear shift knob, and aluminum sport pedals. -Continued after the jump

In relation to power upgrades, ABT concentrates exclusively on the diesel options with the 90 Hp & 105 Hp 1.9 TDI units delivering 115 & 130 Hp respectively and the 140 Hp & 170 Hp 2.0 TDI units, 170 and 190 Hp respectively.

Abt Presents Commemorative Sport Package For The VW T5 Mutlivan

Celebrating VW’s Bus 60th birthday, Abt presented the Sport Plus package for the new VW T5 Multivan which is considered a descendant of the Type 2 (or Bus as most know the Beetle based van) which was conceived in 1947. The Abt T5 Sport Plus package offers suspension and power upgrades for the 1.9 and the 2.5 TDI models (1.9 TDi 85Hp is enhanced to 110 hp, the 1.9 TDi 105 hp to 130 hp, the 2.5 TDi 130 hp to 160 hp and the 2.5 TDi 174 hp to 195 hp). The Sport Plus package also comes with a 4-pipe rear muffler and a complete body kit that contains front spoiler, front grille, fog lamp inserts, side skirts, rear skirt and rear wing. -Continued after the jump

Finally, the sport pack comes with Abt’s new BR 19-inch alloy wheels available in diamond or high gloss polish combined with 255/40 ZR19 rubber. The Abt T5 Sport Plus package will be available by Abt until December 31st, 2007.

ABT AS5: German Tuner Tweaks Audi's A5 Coupe

Thank you ABT, if you don’t mind I think I’ll just go now and deposit my mini wursts in the dunny… Nein, nein and nein again. What’s with the kitsch bi-colour body paint anyway? Phwee… Bypassing ABT’s AS5 Harlequin outfit, the German tuner’s proposition for the 2008 Audi A5 includes an exterior package consisting of a front skirt with a grid element which emphasizes the single-frame grill and the fog lights, rear spoiler, gill-shaped air-inlets, rear skirt inset in diffuser optics and the 4-pipe rear muffler. Finishing off with the exterior, ABT offers the AR wheel, which is available for the A5 in the sizes from 18 to 20 inch, of course together with appropriate sport tires. -Continued: Click the title above or “Read More...” below

For the moment, the only version of the A5 that’s available with an engine upgrade kit is the 3.0TDI, however, ABT promises to broaden its offerings shortly. Thanks to the improved motor management, the 3.0-liter turbodiesel’s output has increased by 32Hp to 272Hp. If your pocket allows it, you can add an extra ABT turbo charger that lifts power to 300Hp. ABT backs the engine mods with an adjustable sports suspension and a new brake with a disc diameter of 380 millimeters.

Abt Audi TT Roadster

Kempten-based tuner Abt presented a new sport package for the 2008 TT Roadster that follows in the footsteps of the TT-S and TT-R coupe versions. The package includes a full bodykit consisting of a rear wing and front, rear and side skirts. The exterior look is completed with a new ser of 5-spoke allow wheels and a 4-pipe rear muffler incorporated in the rear skirt inset and its integrated rear diffuser.

Abt’s top notch version of the TT Roadster is equipped with the same supercharged 3.2-litre V6 unit that we find under the hood of the TT-R Coupe. With an output of 355Hp, the V6 engine accelerates the car from standstill to 100 km/h in about 5,0 sec. The German tuner also offers various upgrades for the favored 200Hp 2.0-liter Turbo FSI, pushing power from 240Hp up to 300Hp. Chassis upgrades include Abt’s suspension kit along the Abt sports brake system with its huge disc diameters of 380x34 millimeters. -Continued after the jump

Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Abt

2008 ABT Volkswagen Touareg Facelift

Following the release of the updated 2008 Touareg back in January this year, German based, tuner Abt presented their revised versions of VW’s luxury SUV. The Abt Touareg stands out optically thanks to the full bodykit consisting of a front spoiler lip, side skirts, fender extensions, a rear wing, rear skirts and the 4-pipe exhaust system. Abt also equips the Touareg with 19, 20 or 22-inch alloys. Under the skin, Abt’s Touareg receives a revised suspension and brake system. For the moment, Abt offers three diesel and one petrol version, all of which come with a power increase: 2.5 TDI with 195hp (+21hp), 3.0 TDI with 270hp (+45hp), 5.0 V10 TDI with 360hp (+47hp) and finally the petrol 4.2 V8 with an output of 500hp (+150hp). -Continued below

Abt Touareg - facelift for the heavy weight from Kempten

2002, the Touareg marked Volkswagen’s powerful way into the field of SUVs. “Even for Abt, the car was absolutely new territory,“ explains Hans-Jürgen Abt. Back then, the managing director of Abt Sportsline did in fact have doubts about the market opportunities of the heavy weight: “But the SUV has become a great success, and meanwhile Touareg and Audi Q7 are among our success stories.”

Of course, one reason for this is the fact that the Allgäu-based tuners particularly stress the “S” in “SUV”. Abt has made the optically clearly improved version of the SUV from Wolfsburg also very sporty: at the moment, three diesel engines are available, and all of them come with a power increase. That is particularly obvious with the popular 3.0 TDI, which, in this version, delivers 270hp (199kW) instead of the serial 225hp (165kW) and 550Nm torque. The segment of elegant SUVs starts with the 2.5 TDI, which thanks to Abt delivers 195hp (serial version: 174hp) or 143kW (serial version: 128kW). The jewel is once more the Abt Touareg VS10, the ten-cylinder turbo diesel, which gains its enormous power of 360hp (265kW) from a five-litre engine. This engine perfectly harmonizes with the Abt Touareg. The V8, too, with its capacity of 4.2 litres is perfect for the powerful appearance of the SUV made in Kempten: instead of the serial 350hp (257kW), mighty 500hp (368kW) give the Abt VS8-R impressive drive.

The Abt Suspension, which is tailor made for the requirements of this extraordinary vehicle, guarantees that the enormous power potential of the Abt Touareg can be handled while driving. The comfortable air suspension with the innovative Abt Level Control (ALC) is also available for this version. Even in risky situations the Abt brake system bites with a firm grip and brings the car of 2.4 tons to a standstill.

Again, the Kempten-based tuners have designed an extravagant body kit for the SUV, just as they did for the first Touareg version: a front spoiler lip, side skirts, fender extensions, a rear wing, rear skirts and the 4-pipe exhaust system typical for Abt form a design unit, which makes the car look extremely dynamic from every angle. The Abt Touareg is far lower and broader than its serial twin, and that suits him perfectly. Even when the car is standing, you know that it feels at home on every terrain and that it will be able to deal with all challenges. Just right: the Abt AR-wheel with 19, 20 or 22 inches. The Abt Touareg is a power pack, an athlete in a tailor made suit; with this car, you are always adequately represented.

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ABT Audi R8: Coming this fall with a 530Hp supercharged V8

You knew it was coming, but you weren’t sure when. Now you know; this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi/VW specialist will present their tuned version of the R8. Albeit ABT hasn’t released any official images yet, the Bavarian tuner is teasing us as with a couple of sketches allowing us to get the picture. Design-wise ABT’s aero-kit includes side skirts, rear-wing, carbon-fibre bonnet, redesigned front & rear bumpers with the latter featuring four inclined arranged exhaust end pipes and of course, a new set of 20-inch alloys. Kinda bling-bling in a German way but we’ll wait to see it in real-life pics for our final verdict. ABT doesn’t say anything about interior-mods, but we more than sure that they’ll fiddle around with the cabin.

And now to the really important stuff. Thanks to the addition of an ABT supercharger, the stock 4.2 V8 gets a 110 Hp (81 kW) power hike pushing output to 530Hp (390 kW). According to ABT, the supped-up R8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h – 197 mph (stock version: 4,6 sec and 301 km/h – 187mph respectively). -Click “Read More…” below for the press release

PRESS RELEASE: Τhe Abt R8: Sports car in perfection

There are cars and dream cars. The latter includes Lamborghini’s Gallardo, Ferrari’s F430 or Porsche’s 911 Turbo. These cars make your heart beat faster and show the perfected magic of speed on the roads. Abt Sportsline’s R8 will also be among these outstanding super sports cars and is getting ready to overtake them in the prestige duel.

The design studies already show the first impressions of Abt’s sportiest creation – and prove that the Kempten-based tuner manages to perfect an excellent serial model like the R8 to detail and accentuate its racing genes already in the drawing. The front of the Bavarian R8 shows the marked Abt face. Together with the unique and beautiful rear with its four inclined arranged exhaust end pipes, the rear diffuser and the extravagant rear wing, the front of the Abt R8 is part of an overall concept that brings about phenomenal roadholding. The add-on parts of the super sports cars from the Allgäu-region improve downforce and ensure perfect balance of the front and rear axis. This is especially notable in speed ranges reserved for only a few cars. The sideblades which were developed especially for the Abt R8 and the Abt side skirts give the Abt R8 a new and individual design besides aerodynamical advantages. The aerodynamically efficient Abt body kit, which also includes carbon-fibre parts, is a real eye catcher but also shows the state-of-the-art Bavarian precision work. With the ingenious construction, which also includes a carbon-fibre bonnet, not only a maximum reduction in weight is achieved but it also ensures optimized weight distribution of the Abt R8 – the pure presence of the model athlete already shows this.

Technology and design milestones do not only come from Maranello or Sant’Agata-Bolognese but also from Kempten. The Abt R8 will be a gorgeous dream car with the genes of a top-class race car. This special automobile will belong to one of the fastest among the fastest; the Abt R8 will also challenge the Lamborghinis and Porsches. With regards to the anticipated performance data the Bavarians are traditionally discreet. But this data already amazes sports car fans and makes them want to spur the hot-blooded Bavarian horses. 530 HP (390 kW) are to be drawn from the 4.2 litre-V8 thanks to the Abt supercharger. Compared with the serial model which already shows impressive performance data this means an increase of 110 HP (81 kW).

The brand new Abt 20-inch BR wheels stylishly transfer this power onto the asphalt. The all-wheel-drive dream car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h. These values are synonymous with magic and this extraordinary super sports car desperately wants to be driven. By means of the Abt suspension which is adjustable in height, pressure and rebound, the performance and driving comfort of the super sports car can be adapted perfectly to the requirements of its driver

A dream car is becoming reality: In autumn the top-class sports cars will have a new challenger as this is when the almost unrivalled fast and uniquely beautiful Abt R8 becomes available

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Ripped apart Audi RS6 ABT for sale on e-bay!

Remember that horrific accident we posted in February with the torn apart Audi RS6 ABT? Guess what; its unbelievably lucky owner has put… both ends of his demolished RS6 ABT for sale on German e-bay! The starting price? 6.716 EUR or 8.856 USD.My advice to the lucky buyer? Keep this thing in your driveway and rub it everyday for goodluck...

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Audi RS6 ABT Crash – Yes, he made it out alive without barely a scratch!

First of all, what you’re seeing in the image above is ONE, and I repeat ONE single car! Makes our previous post on the BMW M3 CSL accident look like foreplay doesn't it? According to the guy who posted these pics on “RS6”, the driver of this split-up Audi RS6 ABT is his brother-in-law. We’re talking about one hell of a lucky chap here as he obviously passed through the valley of death and took a wink at the devil to come out of this crash alive with barely a scratch or two! -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see more pictures of the crash

This is what his brother-in-law quoted: “What you see is what you get, i.e. there was no cutting of the vehicle prior to the pictures being taken. It is my brother-in-law that you see holding the mobile phone, he honestly doesn't know the speed that he was going at but wasn't near as fast as he has done in the past on that particular part of the road.

Although the road was completely dry he said that it felt he was on ice and the car just careened into the tree. He actually called the emergency services and climbed out of the car by himself, he spent only a couple of hours in hospital, apart from a few minor scratches he got a bandage around his little finger, I told him if he's not already religious he should take it up ASAP! Via: egmcartech & RS6

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ABT Mountain bikes: All-terrain fun from German tuner

Can’t even remember when the last time I took a bike was. Not that I don’t want to but, as all city-dwellers, free time is a luxury I cant seem to be able to afford. Well, anyways, for all you out there who are able to squeeze a trail-bike ride, German VW Group tuning specialist ABT, has released its new series of mountain bikes. The range consists of three models (Abt Mountain Bike, Abt Mountain Bike Sport and Abt Mountain Bike Race) which were developed in co-operation with the Pforzheim-based bike manufacturer, Bergwer. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the official press release and a high-res image gallery

ABT PRESS RELEASE: When successful motor sports ace Christian Abt is not racing a DTM car or is not test riding one of the modified Abt cars for everyday suitability, he loves going mountain biking. So what could be more natural than to develop his own bike? By the end of the 90s Christian Abt had already realized this idea and had designed a special bike in the same yellow outfit as the winning car in the DTM. The series was very popular and soon all bikes were sold and until today customers keep enquiring about a new series of bikes.

Abt Sportsline moves along with the times and it is not Abt’s sportsmanship to simply copy a success model, as the Bavarians also do not design cars based on the standards of 1990. Therefore the new state-of-the-art mountain bike series with the models Abt Mountain Bike, Abt Mountain Bike Sport und Abt Mountain Bike Race were developed in co-operation with the renowned Pforzheim-based bike manufacturer Bergwerk. Thanks to the dampers DT Swiss SSD 190 L the rear spring travel can be adjusted individually to 110 or 125 millimetres. What is more, the exceptional bikes do without platform dampers. The innovative damper construction operates with varying transmission ratio when the bike’s springs compress. The more the bike’s springs are compressed, the softer the lever transmission responds. Due to this unique dynamical adjustment traction as well as performance is optimized.

Uphill the muscular strength is transformed optimally into propulsion and higher speeds are possible on downhill passages. All Abt bikes offer excellent climbing features and high stiffness when going great speeds. Despite these characteristics, the rear section of the bike shows sensitiveness in all terrains and also reacts to soft bumps when the springs are compressed. This sophisticated technology draws distinctions between other mountain bikes. “Everybody riding an Abt bike rides a real Abt. It’s as simple as that“, says engine and suspension perfectionist Christian Abt.

Data:

Front spring travel: from 90 to 130 mm
Rear spring travel: from 110 mm to 125 mm
Weight of frame: 3,100 g
Seat tube angle: 73°
Steering angle: 70°
Fork length: 481 mm
Chain stay length: 425 mm
Steerer tube measure: 120 mm to 150 mm
Seat pillar: 31.6 mm (with sleeve: 27.2 mm)
Dampers: DT SWISS SSD 190 L
Suspension fork: RS Récon 351 UT + PL or RS Revalation 426 UT R + PL
Brakes: Magura Julie, Shimano LX 2007 or Shimano XTR Disc 2007
Handlebar: Bergwerk
Pulse logic: FSA Orbit XL II or ACROS AH/06
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ABT Audi TT-Sports –2.0TFSI engine boosted to 300Hp

About a week after ABT released the TT-R that’s fitted with a turbocharged 355Hp 3.2 V6 engine, the German tuner came out with a new version of the TT, dubbed TT-Sport that’s equipped with a revamped 2.0TFSI pimping out 300Hp. That’s 100Hp more in comparison to the stock version and +30Hp to ABT’s own TT-iS. 0-100 km/h (62mph) is reached in 5,5 sec while top speed is 256km/h (159 mph). -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the press-release

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PRESS RELEASE: In direct comparison the little “brother” of the Abt TT-R might not seem to be as spectacular as the 355-HP-racer but on the roads there is hardly a match. The Abt technicians have boosted the power of the established 2.0 Turbo FSI engine with up to an additional 100 HP. The most powerful version now performs mighty 300 HP (221 kW) and the Abt TT-Sport sprints to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and shows a top speed of 256 km/h.

The two-litre Turbo is also available with 270 HP or with the innovative, environment-friendly and fuel-saving iS-technology which brings about 240 HP (177 kW). The strongest motorization of the Abt TT-Sport is the VR6 3.2 with supercharger performing 310 HP (228 kW). In all versions the Coupé is extremely powerful and a sports car of the special kind as the basic beautiful design of the TT has been given the perfect touch.

Abt Sportsline has developed special body styling parts that make the TT-Sport a real eye-catcher communicating power and dynamics. The lateral add-on parts continue the dynamical body language and create a harmonious transition to the extravagant rear with rear skirt inset and rear wing. In contrast to the filigree serial part, the Abt rear wing cannot be folded but is a part which is firmly integrated in the hatchback. The result is not only a racier design; it also brings about more downforce. The double twin-pip rear muffler is the finishing tough that harmonizes perfectly with the black rear skirt inset and diffuser.

The area around the fog lights and single-frame grill is highlighted by the front skirt, giving the Abt TT-Sport a more aggressive and marked face. To round off the striking overall design, Abt Sportsline recommends the wheel models AR20 and SP1 in 20 inch or 19 inch as well as tyres sized 255/30 R20 and 255/35 R19

ABT AS7-R – German tuner supercharger’s Audi’s Q7 boosting power to 500Hp

“As is customary for Abt, the “R” in AS7-R stands for “Racing”. And of course the vehicle based on the Q7 is a true racer. The AS7-R is not only an extreme sports car, it is lordly, too. The front spoiler lip and fender extensions are painted in striking matt chrome; the other body parts are matt black. The extravagant as well as discreet look is continued in the car interior”

I hate to be the one to tell you guys, but a 2,5 ton, 5 metre long, brick shaped SUV comes nothing close to a racer. Even if you did add a supercharger to the 4.2 V8 FSI engine boosting output to 500 Hp thus reducing zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) time to just 5.9 seconds (top speed 260 km/h) it still isn’t a racer. As for “the extravagant as well as discreet looks” of the AS7-R, well, better leave that uncommented…

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ABT Volkswagen Eos Tuning & Design kit

Oh, boy here we go now, one by one tuners are getting ready to present there propositions for VW’s new Eos Coupe-Cabrio model. This time, it’s German tuner ABT which specializes on VW Group models (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda ). From the translation I made -as ABT obviously thinks we all “sprechen Deutsch” (…), and the first pictures they gave, the ABT Volkswagen Eos gets a light bodykit with front and rear aprons, sideskirts, tailboot spoiler, quad exhaust pipes and 18’’ or 19’’ 5 star rims.

In the interior, ABT offers customers something called in German “abbott Aluschaltknauf” -whatever that means (help welcomed) and special floor mats.

Like all Volkswagen models, the Eos can be equipped with various engine upgrades. The 200 Hp 2.0 TFSI for example gets tuned up to 270 Hp. There is also a special package for the same engine called “Innovative Sport Package” which combines power (240 Hp) with low consumption. Finally, the 140 Hp 2.0 TDI diesel engine can be upgraded to 170 Hp.

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