ABT Kicks Off 2012 VW Beetle Tuning Party with the Speedle

The 2012 VW Beetle tuning wars have began. Leaving aside the Beetle RS project with some very light styling modifications by the enthusiast website VWVortex that we showed you back in June, ABT Sportsline is the first mainstream tuning firm to take on the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, or as the company likes to call it, the Speedle.

The noted VW Group tuner said it is still working on the performance upgrades for the latest Beetle, which won’t arrive in customer hands until September, but it can give us an idea of what to expect based on its current offerings.

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Volkswagen Transporter Tuned up by MR Car Design

Just because Volkswagen’s Transporter can be used in a professional manner moving goods, people or even both, doesn’t mean that tuners aren’t paying attention to it. On the contrary, the Transporter has received a lot of tuning love over the many years it has been in production. The tuning proposal for the pre-facelift Transporter you see pictured here comes from German aftermarket specialist, MR Car Design. Read more »

ABT Sportsline Presents its Tune on the 2012 Audi A6 Sedan

ABT Sportsline has released details on its first tuning operation performed on the latest generation Audi A6. The German aftermarket specialist proposes a series of power upgrades and a fairly cosmetic make up with various aero parts and new alloy wheel options.

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Geneva 2011: ABT Carves a 620HP Beast out the Audi R8 V10 Spyder

At last year's Geneva motor show, VW Group specialist ABT unveiled a 600HP version of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder. The German tuning house returned to this year's edition of the Swiss show with an updated tune on Ingolstadt's flagship roadster model featuring 620 ponies and a red and black styling theme.

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Geneva Preshow: ABT Adds Style and Power to New Audi A7 Sportback

Less than month after ABT announced its plans to unveil its tuning take on the new Audi A7 Sportback at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group specialist has shared the first photos and details on its available packages.

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ABT Sportsline Readying New Audi Models for 2011 Geneva Motor Show

VW Group specialist ABT Sportsline will bring several Audi models to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, including the eye-catching R8 GTR with a chrome finish pictured above, as well as its newest tuning proposals for the A7 Sportback and 2012MY A6 sedan.

Alongside the R8 GT-R, A7 Sportback and A6, the German tuner will also be presenting a fourth model, which is being kept a secret for now. “We will be bringing along a sports car which I personally like a lot. For it shows our technical capabilities and offers a maximum level of driving enjoyment. I am looking forward to seeing how it is received by the public in Geneva," said the ABT general manager, Hans-Jürgen.

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ABT Sportsline Readying New Audi Models for 2011 Geneva Motor Show

VW Group specialist ABT Sportsline will bring several Audi models to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, including the eye-catching R8 GTR with a chrome finish pictured above, as well as its newest tuning proposals for the A7 Sportback and 2012MY A6 sedan.

Alongside the R8 GT-R, A7 Sportback and A6, the German tuner will also be presenting a fourth model, which is being kept a secret for now. “We will be bringing along a sports car which I personally like a lot. For it shows our technical capabilities and offers a maximum level of driving enjoyment. I am looking forward to seeing how it is received by the public in Geneva," said the ABT general manager, Hans-Jürgen.

ABT Sportsline Presents Discrete Tuning Package for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

According to ABT, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should be tuned without diluting its distinct character. As a result, the Bavarian specialist concentrated on increasing the power of the German SUV, while keeping the exterior changes to a minimum.

“More power wouldn’t hurt with a car as diverse as this, but it was important for us that the tuning suited the characteristics of the Touareg”, the company’s general manager, Christian Abt, explained.

Tipping the scales at 2.5 tons, the Touareg is certainly no featherweight, so adding more power and torque to the mix is probably a good idea. Engineers developed the ABT Power kit for 3.0-liter diesel V6, which increases peak output from 240 hp to 282 hp. The second stage of the engine conversion is called Power S and delivers 310 hp.

Garnished with a similar power upgrade, the 4.2-liter V8 diesel also benefits from extra oomph, churning out 385 hp (+45 ponies) and an even more impressive 870 Nm (642 lb-ft) of mountain-moving torque (+70 Nm or 52 lb-ft).

As mentioned previously, exterior appointments are discrete as they are limited to a new front grille, rear wing and rear apron, alongside a 4-pipe exhaust system. ABT BR or CR wheels, which can be specified in various sizes up to 22 inches complete the finishing touch.

By Csaba Daradics

The new ABT Touareg – dates and facts
ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm, V6
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 282 PS/207 kW (standard: 240 PS/177 kW)
Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm, V6
Performance tuning: ABT POWER S
Performance: 310 PS/228 kW (standard: 240 PS/177 kW)
Engine: 4.2 TDI, 4134 ccm, V8
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 385 PS/283 kW (standard: 340 PS/250 kW)
ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT front grille
ABT rear spoiler
ABT rear skirt
ABT EXHAUST SYSTEM
ABT 4-pipe-exhaust-system
ABT SPORTS WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
ABT BR and CR up to 22 inch

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ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Front Side

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Side

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Hod Design

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Turing

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Front Side

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Side

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Hod Design

ABT Audi R8 Spyder 2010 Turing

ABT RS6 2009

ABT RS6 Front Side

ABT RS6 Side

ABT RS6 Back Side

ABT RS6 2009

ABT RS6 Front Side

ABT RS6 Side

ABT RS6 Back Side

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio side

Sportiness and elegant design are not mutually exclusive - at least Pls designers at Abt Sportsline Involved. "It is very Important to capture the character of the car and stressed the" unique, said

Hans-Juergen Abt, General Manager of Abt Sportsline Which explains the demands made by the creative department. The result is a breathtakingly beautiful Cabrio, Which are recognized as the real "Allgauer" not only Because of the typical 4-pipe exhaust units. The front of the grill ABT, that highlights an additional area around the headlights and fog lights, front apron and side sills - all Providing an open AS5 presence even more. Rear apron and exhaust perfectly matches the optical unit of exceptional vehicles. For Successful round of Appearances ABT recommends the BR-alloy brave the cold in 19 or 20 inches respectively. Companies from the Allgau course Also Offers wheel sets complete with high performance Tires.

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio back

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio front

The Cabrio AS5 is fresh air sports car, which was also fast in a custom-made suit. The engineers at Abt Sportsline ensure this. Currently there are four packages available to improve performance: with ABT POWER, which is the optimization of electronic engine management system, 2.0 TFSI receive a sporty 275 hp (202 kW) instead of the serial 180 hp (132 kW) or 211 hp (155 kW). With the 2.7 TDI, 190 hp (140 kW) into a high-torque 230 hp (169 kW). With three liters of diesel fuel was increased to 282 hp or 207 kW (standard serial: 240 hp / 176 kW). The ABT POWER technology for the S is also available with a V6 diesel engine capacity of the largest, which also uses the turbo charger Abt. 310 hp (228 kW) and then providing superior handling in all circumstances, and with a torque of 610 Nm, it was full steam. Logically, this power should also be restricted. The ABT braking unit or braking unit in accordance with the Abt sports extra performance potential of the Cabrio AS5 and provide the necessary safety reserves in the border situation.

The AS5 is open to a very great driving pleasure, especially of course when the sun shines. But even with the roof closed Cabrio beautiful looks really cool. Regardless of whether it is a car for a holiday or business - the latest addition from Abt Sportsline is a friend of the ideal in all situations.

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio side

Sportiness and elegant design are not mutually exclusive - at least Pls designers at Abt Sportsline Involved. "It is very Important to capture the character of the car and stressed the" unique, said

Hans-Juergen Abt, General Manager of Abt Sportsline Which explains the demands made by the creative department. The result is a breathtakingly beautiful Cabrio, Which are recognized as the real "Allgauer" not only Because of the typical 4-pipe exhaust units. The front of the grill ABT, that highlights an additional area around the headlights and fog lights, front apron and side sills - all Providing an open AS5 presence even more. Rear apron and exhaust perfectly matches the optical unit of exceptional vehicles. For Successful round of Appearances ABT recommends the BR-alloy brave the cold in 19 or 20 inches respectively. Companies from the Allgau course Also Offers wheel sets complete with high performance Tires.

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio back

Abt Audi AS5 Cabrio front

The Cabrio AS5 is fresh air sports car, which was also fast in a custom-made suit. The engineers at Abt Sportsline ensure this. Currently there are four packages available to improve performance: with ABT POWER, which is the optimization of electronic engine management system, 2.0 TFSI receive a sporty 275 hp (202 kW) instead of the serial 180 hp (132 kW) or 211 hp (155 kW). With the 2.7 TDI, 190 hp (140 kW) into a high-torque 230 hp (169 kW). With three liters of diesel fuel was increased to 282 hp or 207 kW (standard serial: 240 hp / 176 kW). The ABT POWER technology for the S is also available with a V6 diesel engine capacity of the largest, which also uses the turbo charger Abt. 310 hp (228 kW) and then providing superior handling in all circumstances, and with a torque of 610 Nm, it was full steam. Logically, this power should also be restricted. The ABT braking unit or braking unit in accordance with the Abt sports extra performance potential of the Cabrio AS5 and provide the necessary safety reserves in the border situation.

The AS5 is open to a very great driving pleasure, especially of course when the sun shines. But even with the roof closed Cabrio beautiful looks really cool. Regardless of whether it is a car for a holiday or business - the latest addition from Abt Sportsline is a friend of the ideal in all situations.