Up to 260 horsepower for some drop-top summer fun.
The new A5-generation Volkswagen Beetle ditched the more feminine design of the previous “New Beetle” in favor of a more masculine and Teutonic figure. The latest-generation model looks like it’s ready to have fun and speed through winding roads, even in cabriolet form. The team at ABT Sportsline has turned things up a notch for the Cabriolet variant just in time for summer with a host of upgrades for gasoline and diesel-powered Beetles.
The top-of-the-line 2.0 TSI turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine is the way to go for the Beetle driver looking for performance. ABT Sportsline was able to install their new ABT Power tuning module to push output to 260 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. The less potent 2.0 TSI engine goes from 200 to 240 horsepower and 251 lb-ft. of torque with ABT’s module. The smaller 1.4 TSI and 1.2 TSI engines also get boosted up to 210 horsepower/207 lb-ft. and 140 horsepower/162 lb-ft., respectively.
The diesel engines in the Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet also got some love from the ABT Sportsline team. The bigger, 2.0 TDI goes from a smooth 140 horsepower and 236 lb-ft. of torque up to 170 horsepower and 273 lb-ft. of torque. The smaller 1.6 TDI shoots up to 125 horsepower and a strong 210 lb-ft. of torque with the ABT Power New Generation tune. All of the engines can also benefit from a pair of ABT two-pipe rear mufflers that emit a more powerful note under throttle.
The Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet also gets quicker on its feet thanks to some ABT Sportsline goodies. The suspension gains a set of suspension springs that lowers the ride height by 30 mm up front and 35 mm at the rear for better performance through the corners. Stopping is the job of new ABT 345 x 30 mm discs held by black-painted calipers with the ABT logo and stainless steel flex lines. Those brakes can be hidden by new gunmetal-finished ABT DR, CR, or ER-C wheels in sizes ranging from 18- to 20-inches in diameter with corresponding sport tires.
For those that want a little more flair on their Beetle Cabriolet, ABT Sportsline has the aero kit for you. The new kit includes a new front spoiler and headlight covers up front for some better downforce and “eyes” that look either tired or mean, depending on your point-of-view. At the rear sits a new set of taillight covers, panel, and skit set that incorporates the ABT exhaust tailpipes.
The ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet is ready for summer with upgrades that give the drop-top a new look while looking OEM. All of the upgrades are currently available as a complete package or individual accessories.
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Specifications
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 260 HP/191 kW (standard: 210 HP/154 kW)
Torque: 258 lb-ft./350 Nm (standard: 280 Nm/207 lb-ft.)
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 240 HP/176 kW (standard: 200 HP/147 kW)
Torque: 251 lb-ft./340 Nm (standard: 207 lb-ft./280 Nm)
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 160 HP/118 kW)
Torque: 207 lb-ft./280 Nm standard: 177 lb-ft./240 Nm)
Engine: 1.2 TSI, 1.197 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 140 HP/103 kW (standard: 105 HP/77 kW)
Torque: 162 lb-ft./220 Nm (standard: 129 lb-ft./175 Nm)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)
Torque: 273 lb-ft. /370 Nm (standard: 236 lb-ft./320 Nm)
Engine: 1.6 TDI, 1.598 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 125 HP/92 kW (standard: 105 HP/77 kW)
Torque: 210 lb-ft./285 Nm (standard: 184 lb-ft./250 Nm)
Exhaust: ABT two-pipe rear muffler
Wheels, Tires, Suspension, and Brakes:
Wheels: ABT CR, DR, and ER-C wheels
Wheel Sizes: 18- to 20-inches in diameter
Tires: 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19 or 245/30 R20 sport tires
Suspension: ABT suspension springs (30 mm front, 35 mm rear lowering)
Brakes: ABT Brake system (front) 345 x 30 mm discs, black calipers with ABT logo, stainless steel flex lines.
Exterior:
-ABT front spoiler
-ABT headlight covers
-ABT taillight covers
-ABT rear panel
-ABT rear skirt set
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Gallery
Source: ABT Sportsline
Is the more powerful ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet a car you’d choose to drive in the summer?
