Volkswagen Tiguan by ABT Sportsline

ABT Sportsline has released a subtle body kit for the Volkswagen Tiguan facelift, along with several engine tweaks. In terms of styling, the German compact SUV has received a new front grille, door strip attachments, rear spoiler and a rear skirt set including a quad-pipe exhaust system. Various wheels in sizes from 18 to 20 inches are available together with sport tires. ABT also prepared suspension springs and spacers, while on the inside it has bespoke floor mats and cargo mat.

Various engine upgrades are available, including the 2.0-liter TDI 170 HP (125 kW) which has been bumped to 195 HP (143 kW). The 140 HP (103 kW) version of the same engine can be modified to output 170 HP (125 kW), while the 110 HP (81 kW) variant sees its power lifted to 140 HP (103 kW).

The 2.0-liter TSI with 211 HP (155 kW) jumps to 260 HP (191 kW). In addition, the 180 HP (132 kW) configuration is customized to produce 230 HP (169 kW).

Source: ABT Sportsline

Volkswagen Golf VII by ABT

ABT Sportsline has introduced its upgrade program for the seventh-gen Golf yesterday in Geneva. The new Golf is certainly a desirable model among tuners just like all six previous generations. ABT first started working on the 1.2-liter TFSI engine and increased its output from 86 hp (64 kW) to 105 hp (78 kW). The 1.4-liter TFSI with its 140 hp (104 kW) wasn't left untouched as it was tweaked to produce 165 hp (123 kW).

The tuner focused on the 1.6 TDI and lifted its power from 105 hp (78 kW) to 125 hp (93 kW). The 2.0-liter TDI can develop 180 hp (134 kW), up from the standard 150 hp (111 kW), while the 2.0 TDI with its stock 184 hp (137 kW) can deliver 210 hp (156 kW).

ABT's styling kit brings a new front grille, front spoiler, headlight covers side skirts and mirror caps. The rear receives a four-tailpipe setup and a redesigned apron. Several 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels are available upon request, along with a suspension spring package.

Source: ABT

Volkswagen Golf VII by RDX

RDX has developed a few aftermarket parts for the recently introduced Volkswagen Golf VII. The seventh generation of the Golf has only been on the market for a couple of months and it has already grabbed the attention of tuners. Aftermarket specialist RDX has prepared several parts to provide the German hatchback with a sportier appearance.

They offer a wide variety of products, starting with two different front spoilers, a set of eyebrows, restyled side skirts, a new roof spoiler and a custom rear apron. The two front spoilers and the rear one are manufactured from polyurethane plastics. All components are made in Germany.

Source: RDX

Volkswagen Golf VI R by SchwabenFolia

Tuner SchwabenFolia has introduced an upgrade kit for the Volkswagen Golf VI R. The direct-injection 2.0-liter TSI gasoline engine has been tweaked to produce 330 hp (246 kW), representing a 64 hp (48 kW) increase over the standard output. It comes with a handmade custom exhaust system featuring a 90mm tube from turbo developed by F-Town Street Machines. This exhaust has two Capristo exhaust valves and generates 130 dB.

This Golf VI R has also been lowered thanks to the H & R suspension kit and rides on a set of CH 8x19 wheels wrapped around in 235/35 R19 Dunlop tires. The hot hatchback is wearing an Urban Taupe Matt metallic by Platinum Wrapping Film (PWF) which looks good aside from the tacky text above the exhaust pipes.

Press release:

GOLF R WITH INVISIBILITY CLOAK by SCHWABENFOLIA

In place of his early six-cylinder engines in the R32 (so called because of 3.2-liter displacement), Volkswagen has not placed - as actually expected - the R36, but for ecological reasons the short and concise called Golf R with "discreet" 2 liters capacity, lower fuel consumption and more favorable carbon dioxide emissions. And nevertheless, the Golf R by Volkswagen with its 270 hp (or 199 kW) and 350 Nm of torque is the most powerful production Golf, at least so far.

Just such a Golf R has been taken to task by the tuner and car foiler SchwabenFolia from Korntal-Münchingen in Baden-Wurttemberg (north-west of Stuttgart). The team around the owner Sandro Columpsi has begun to give the "biter" from Wolfsburg more beef on his way by means of a power increase with additional 60 hp to now 330 hp. A significant share of this power increase has undoubtedly the special customized handmade (in the truest sense of the word) exhaust system with a 90 mm tube from turbo by F-Town Street Machines. The exhaust has two (!) Capristo exhaust valves, which are controlled by the MFA XP in the speedometer. The system is named Atomic Warbird and it strikes impressive 130 dB onto the eardrum...

The Golf R equipped with the adaptive electric chassis control DCC is also brought closer to the asphalt due to an H & R lowering. Then there are CH wheels - according to BBS with genes from motorsport - in the dimension of 8x19 inches in powder Dormant Fire Red High Gloss with 235/35-19 Dunlop tires to be mentioned in particular.
This Golf R customized by SchwabenFolia would not be as half as spectacular as he is, if it was not for the complete foliation in Urban Taupe Matt Metallic by PWF (Platinum Wrapping Film). The powerful Golf holds his forces consciously under the blanket in a perfectly-professional manner of a "stealth Biter".

Source: SchwabenFolia

 

Volkswagen Golf VI R by Cam Shaft and MTB

Cam Shaft and MTB have joined forces to create an upgrade kit for the Volkswagen Golf VI R. The Golf VI R will soon be phased out to make room for the seventh-gen model, but Cam Shaft and MTB decided to breathe new life into it by squeezing more power from the direct-injection 2.0-liter TSI gasoline engine.

In its standard configuration, this engine produces 266 hp (199 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) but MTB increased its output to 325 hp (242 kW) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft). This was done via software optimization, platinum spark plugs and new downpipe including Sportkat.

It comes with F2000 brake discs from Tarox and sport brake pads, while H & R took care of the springs. OZ provided their Ultraleggera rims, and Cam Shaft installed the Electric Orange foil by BRUXSAFOL.

Source: Cam Shaft and MTB

Press release:

ELECTRIFIED GOLF R by CAM SHAFT

The counterpart to the BMW M GmbH and the quattro GmbH (Audi) is at VW Volkswagen R GmbH (formerly Volkswagen Individual GmbH), also with the headquarter in Wolfsburg, and it was (re)founded in 2010 with the objective of the individualization of the R models Golf, Passat and Scirocco. Now, the from 2008 till present available Golf VI R with its "renovated" 4-cylinder engine along with an exhaust turbocharger is by nature not a child of sorrow, because the 1.984 cm³ already bring up 270 hp (199 kW) as well as 350 Nm max. Torque.

The firm CAM SHAFT from the Lower Rhine Kempen, which specializes in premium car wrapping, has curtly made such a VW Golf R to an object of desire again delivered a proof that every car can get a unique with undue effort. First - in cooperation with the firm MTB-vehicle engineering from Essen – the engine performance of the VW Golf R has been increased up to 325 hp and 430 Nm of Torque by means of their own software optimization level 2. Platinum spark plugs and a downpipe including Sportkat make their essential contribution to the furious forward thrust of the power machine. F2000 brake discs by Tarox and sport brake pads have the powerful and effective compact in its grip at any time. The springs by H & R and - as the connection between the car and road – the Ultraleggera rims by OZ with adequate tires have to be mentioned in particular.

The headline could really allow incorrect conclusions. What is meant is the foil called Electric Orange by BRUXSAFOL, with which the VW Golf R is foiled in a known professional manner by CAM SHAFT. A special type camouflage design stretching from the A-pillar towards the vehicle rear, of course absolutely irregular, does not miss a striking effect.

Volkswagen Passat CC by MR Car Design

The Volkswagen Passat CC has always favored style over substance, so MR Car Design decided to fix that by turning the four-door coupe into a true driver's car. Starting with a pre-facelift model equipped with all-wheel drive and a 300 HP (221 kW) 3.6-liter V6 engine, the tuner installed an HGP Turbo upgrade package which enables the mill to develop an impressive 502 HP (369 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 202 HP (149 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). The tuner also added a KW DDC coilover suspension, H&R stabilizer bars, Stoptech and EBC brakes as well as 18-inch OZ Ultraleggera wheels. The end result is described as "pretty decent" which is modesty at its finest.

Source: MR Car Design

Press release:

Pretty decent - Passat CC with 502 hp

The four-door coupé from Volkswagen called the Passat CC (this stands for Comfort Coupe) was first introduced in Detroit in 2008 and it was put into his cradle, that he fills at least a part of the gap between the conventional Passat and the Phaeton by means of an increased security level, in any case this were the ideas of the makers.

To enhance the image of the supposed usual car, which couldn't be shaken off despite intense efforts, the firm MR Car Design from Erfstadt has decided to become the Lord over this performance problem. The all-wheel drive Volkswagen CC, as he is officially called since the beginning of 2012, goes from house with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, i.e. equipped with 300 Series hp at 350 Nm of torque, as well as with all-wheel drive. After an extensive treatment a la HGP Turbo Upgrade GmbH, Ohmden (BW) at the Service Point Cologne (MR Car Design), impressive 502 hp and 700 Nm of max. Torque are available, so perfect conditions for the famous wolf in the even more famous sheep's clothing! Also the installed exhaust system by MR Car Design had to endure some modifications.

In addition to a DDC coilover suspension (with a motorized damper system for DCC chassis) made by KW, the Comfort Coupe is equipped with a wheel and tire combination of a special kind: Good "transparent" Ultraleggera wheels in the dimension of 8x18 ET35 by OZ were fitted with tires in in 235/40-18. Of course the braking system has been adapted to the new power relationships. So on the front axle the Stoptech ST-40 brakes fulfill their duty with grooved 355 x 32 mm discs, including their Stahlbus valves. At the rear axle EBC Brakes act in combination with Stahlflex and also Stahlbus valves. At the front and the rear stabilizers by H&R have been installed for a more precise turn-in. Finally the CC had also to endure a wheel load wheel alignment in order to get the best optimization of the driving dynamics.

The result: A Volkswagen with so much power, almost a guarantee for the long-term use of the fast lane...

JMS Volkswagen Golf VII

JMS has released the first details about their upcoming styling program for the Volkswagen Golf VII. Starting with the exterior, the Walddorfhäslach-based tuner offers a front lip spoiler (€259) which gives the model an aggressive appearance. It mounts onto the standard front bumper and is held in place by screws and glue. For an even sportier appearance, the tuner offers a KW V1 inox coil over kit (€1,099) which reduces the ride height by 55mm at the front and 45mm at the rear. Last but not least, customers can order 19-inch Schmidt FS Racing wheels that are equipped with 225/35-19 tires (€4999). All the components are TÜV approved and will become available in January.

Volkswagen Golf GTI by BBM Motorsport

Even though the current sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf is only a few weeks away from receiving a welcomed successor, there still are some tuners focusing on the outgoing model. A recent example would have to be BBM Motorsport that has taken the hotter GTI version of the Golf and made a few improvements here and there. The German tuners have remapped the engine's ECU and installed a custom exhaust system, all for the purpose of increasing the power output of the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged engine by 63 hp (46 kW / 64 PS) and 74 lb.-ft. (100 Nm), for a grand total of 271 hp (202 kW / 274 PS) and 280 lb.-ft. (380 Nm). More power requires a better braking system which is why the tuners at BBM Motorsport have installed StopTech red four-piston calipers, along with a beefed up suspension courtesy of KW. The Volkswagen Golf VI GTI now rides on a fresh new set of 20-inch alloys wrapped around in 235/30R20 rubbers. CFC-Styling was in charge of covering the car in a matte blue foil wrap, while carbon fiber was used for the hood, rear diffuser and the mirror caps.

ABT Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TDI

ABT Sportsline has introduced a new tuning program for Volkswagen Beetles equipped with the 2.0-liter TDI engine. Starting under the hood, the engine has been retuned to produce 170 PS (125 kW / 168 hp) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 30 PS (22 kW / 30 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). Thanks to the extra oomph, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds which 0.6 seconds faster than the standard model. Besides the engine modifications, the car can be equipped with an aerodynamic body kit, a sport-tuned suspension, high-performance brakes and 18- to 20-inch alloy wheels.

Source: ABT

Volkswagen T5 by ABT Sportsline

ABT Sportsline has revealed their new engine tuning program for the Volkswagen T5. Starting with the 2.0-liter TSI, the engine has been tuned to produce 240 PS (176 kW / 237 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 9.4 seconds. On the diesel side, the 84 PS (62 kW / 83 hp) 2.0-liter TDI has been upgraded to produce 110 PS (81 kW / 108 hp). Likewise, the 102 PS (75 kW / 101 hp) variant has been tweaked to develop 130 PS (96 kW / 128 hp). Lastly, the 140 PS (103 kW / 138 hp) variant has been tuned to produce 170 PS (125 kW / 168 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The van can also be equipped with the previously announced body kit that includes a new grille, revised side skirts and a modified rear bumper.

 Press release:

 "POWER PACKHORSE" WITH STYLE AND SPORTING SPIRIT - THE NEW ABT MULTIVAN

ABT Multivan reminds Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the worlds largest tuning company for cars manufactured by the Volkswagen Group, of basketball player Dirk Nowitzki: "The car can manage a lot of (shopping) baskets and is fast and agile despite its XXL size." The vehicle, plainly called "T5", is an achiever; the ABT specialists give the great-grandson of the so-called Bulli (the original VW van) a new look, which gives the model athlete an extravagant appearance and an extremely agile feel. Of course, the additional performance provided to the Multivan by ABT also benefits its every-day properties. Power reserves are useful for anyone who wants to transport kit and caboodle, a mobile workshop or - if necessary - a complete household. Therefore: let van be a noble creature, helpful and fast.

The modern engines of the T5 are economical and designed for diversity. The engineers of ABT Sportsline had "sportiness" and "dynamics" on their to-do list - of course, in combination with virtually matchless reliability, the hallmark of VW buses. The 2.0 TSI now achieves a powerful 240 HP (176 kW) instead of the standard 204 HP (150 kW). A torque of 400 Nm makes sure that the ABT Multivan doesn't get "out of breath", even when it is fully loaded. The more powerful version of the 2.0 TDI comes to a vigorous 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW), again with a torque of 400 Nm. By the way, if you decide to buy one of the less powerful versions of the diesel engine, you can equip it with additional ABT POWER. 84 HP (62 kW) are transformed into 110 HP (81 kW), and 102 HP (75 kW) are transformed into a powerful 130 HP (96 kW).

The ABT Multivan is confident; it doesn't make itself look small. This would not be possible anyway, because it is 5.5 metres in length with the long wheelbase of 3,400 mm. The designers from Bavaria underline the dominant appearance of the T5 even more. The aerodynamics packages are available for models with short or long wheelbases - and include a front spoiler in combination with the front grille, side and rear skirts, which make the car appear closer to the road and symbolise dynamism. The rear spoiler presses the Multivan down and makes the transport vehicle look assertive and sporty. All components are perfectly matched; rear skirt and rear spoiler form a harmonious unit in combination with the exhaust system with its two double tail pipes, typical for the ABT Sportsline premium brand. Suspension updates are designed for the bearing loads of the Multivan, but still ensure much better road holding for the "power packhorse".

The DR 19 inch sport rim is the perfect choice to go with the dynamic look and sporty acceleration, which speeds up the large van with the 2.0 TSI petrol engine to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. The gun metal look and the machine-relieved rim communicate motion and an urge to move forwards. Of course, the rim is also available in combination with tyres that are the perfect match for the sporty ambition and bearing load of this exceptional car.

Volkswagen Golf VI GTI by CFC StylingStation

It's an inevitable trend as we see more graphics companies specializing in custom car exterior vinyl foils turning into all out tuning shops. Undoubtedly, in interacting with their customers, the proprietors of these firms are recognizing the need to be a one-stop-shop for all of their customer's needs but without charging the heavily stuffed footballer prices.

German company CFC StylingStation is one of those small businesses who specializes in custom car exterior vinyl foils but has branched out. Now the firm from the city of Neuss on the left bank of the Rhine river wants to showcase its tuning chops with the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI.

To start, CFC has added to the body a Kerscher front bumper carbon-lip spoiler and 2.5cm widened fenders (together cost 800 euro), side sills, rear diffuser, mirror caps and engine cover all in carbon-fiber by Black-Gold-Design (set costs 1,200 euro).

The chassis is distinguished by two different wheel designs: pink ASA GT1 8.5x19 inch wheels on the one side and red ASA GT3 wheels in the same size on the other. Tires are Hankook EvoS1 225/35R19 (each wheel set costs 2,400 euro). The front wheel hubs receive Eibach spacers while the rear gets 5mm H&R wheel disks. APX AP coilovers (779 euro) in combination with H&R stabilizers ensure increased driving dynamics. The TÜV certified braking system (949 euro) includes 4-piston calipers, carbon-steel two-piece grooved brake discs and also an ultra light floating aluminum hub.

Under the hood CFC taps MR Car Design's turbo upgrade kit (2,200 euro) which includes downpipe and black tail pipe. Power is increased from 210 PS (155 kW / 207 hp) to a Golf R worthy 270 PS (199kW / 266 hp) and 400 Nm of torque.

And of course let's not forget CFC's specialty which gives the GTI a matt gray foiling (1,400 euro) while the roof is painted in High Gloss Carbon Black (550 euro). As a unique touch of contrast, the right side fender and front bumper grille is given a cartoonish collage design which CFC calls Sticker Bombing (250 euro).

Other upgrades include anthracitic colored tinted glass (248 euro), pink tinted fog-lights (50 euro) and a MK SoundStyle audio system which includes a Pioneer head unit, amplifiers by Mosconi, cabling by AIV, Rainbow speakers and Jehnert Doorboards.

When all is said and done, upgrades cost 12,900 euro not including the HiFi system which costs an additional 10,000 euro.

Schmidt Revolution Volkswagen Golf GTI

Schmidt Revolution has introduced a new tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5). Low and menacing, the model has been outfitted with a sport-tuned suspension, a dual exhaust system and an original R32 rear bumper. There's also a Kenwood navigation system and 19-inch wheels with Marangoni tires. For added performance, the 2.0-liter TFSI engine has been equipped with a modified air intake and an optimized ECU. Thanks to these tweaks, the four-cylinder develops 275 PS (202 kW / 271 hp) - an increase of 75 PS (55 kW / 74 hp).