{"id":3485,"date":"2021-07-24T01:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T01:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eurotuningnews.com\/?p=3485"},"modified":"2021-07-05T13:38:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T13:38:11","slug":"abt-gives-golf-viii-r-and-co-the-perfect-swing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurotuningnews.com\/?p=3485","title":{"rendered":"ABT gives Golf VIII R and co. the perfect swing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 1982, ABT Sportsline created the legendary and iconic wide-body GTI. Almost 40 years later, the 8th generation of the Golf is offered as standard in a wide range of sporty models, way beyond the regular Gran Turismo Injection. Alongside the GTI (245 HP \/ 180 kW \/ 370 Nm) and GTI Clubsport (300 HP \/ 221 kW \/ 400 Nm), the GTD (200 HP \/ 147 kW \/ 400 Nm) is available for diesel fans and the Golf R (320 HP \/ 235 kW \/ 420 Nm) is the ultimate compact sports car. The most powerful beast of this bunch delivers as standard almost double the performance of the turbo-driven ABT Golf of the 80s (163 HP \/ 120 kW). However, the bar has been raised considerably over the last four decades \u2013 and as a result, many drivers still want more power. No problem. In the company\u2019s 125th anniversary year, ABT Sportsline offers
a wide range of performance upgrades for the top models of the Golf family. The basis for each of these is the high-tech control unit ABT Engine Control (AEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Golf GTI is boosted to unleash 290 HP (213 kW) and delivers a maximum torque of 410 Nm. The GTD delivers 440 Nm and 230 HP (169 kW). However, even the series GTI Clubsport has a few more horses under the hood than a performance-upgraded normal GTI. For this model, ABT Sportsline offers the option of 360 HP (265 kW), with a maximum torque of 450 Nm. But if the Clubsport unleashes so much power, what about the Golf R? This car, with a performance upgrade to 384 HP (282 kW) and 470 Nm, will certainly put a smile on your face. Furthermore, ABT Sportsline will soon offer sporty suspension springs and a tailor-made exhaust system for this version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the selected platform, ABT Sportsline offers three attractive rim designs for the Golf GTI, GTD, GTI Clubsport and R. For example, the 19-inch ER-C in matt black. If you want to pull out all the stops with a 20-inch rim, choose the ABT FR in mystic black or Sport GR in glossy or matt black. Both of the latter score highly with their diamond-machined accents. A comparison with the rims of a wide-body GTI from 1982 shows how much wheel dimensions have developed: Back then, it cruised along the autobahn, roads and boulevards on 13-inchers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In 1982, ABT Sportsline created the legendary and iconic wide-body GTI. Almost 40 years later, the 8th generation of the Golf is offered as standard in a wide range of sporty models, way beyond the regular Gran Turismo Injection. Alongside the GTI (245 HP \/ 180 kW \/ 370 Nm) and GTI Clubsport (300 HP \/ 221 … <\/p>\n

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