Seven flavors of fun.
ABT Sportsline has been working with the Volkswagen Passat since it was first launched 43 years ago. The newest generation of mid-size sedans is also getting the ABT Sportsline treatment but not with one, two, or three tuning upgrades, but a total of seven flavors of power for both gasoline and diesel motors. That added power also comes with new wheels, suspension, and body work options that give the sedan a more athletic character.
All four gasoline engines found in the Volkswagen Passat can be tuned by ABT Sportsline. The 1.4 TSI gets a boost to 180 horsepower and 214 lb-ft. of torque while the 1.8 TSI motor gets a bump to 210 horsepower and 229 lb-ft. of torque. The bigger 2.0 TSI engine with 220 horsepower stock goes up to 290 horsepower with the tune while the more powerful 2.0 TSI engine with 280 horsepower stock goes all the way up to 336 horsepower. Both 2.0 TSI engines boast a strong 310 lb-ft. of torque.
On the oil-burning side of things, the three 2.0 TDI motors get power bumps to 170-, 215-, and 270-horsepower, with 280-, 325-, and 398 lb-ft. of torque, respectively, thanks to ABT Sportsline. A new rear muffler puts that power on display visually and audibly.
With that power comes a more athletic and sporty character thanks to ABT Sportsline. The Volkswagen Passat can be given a new set of sport springs that reduce the ride height by 35 mm up front and 30 mm at the rear for a better center of gravity. Body roll can also be reduced thanks to ABT anti-roll bars. In addition, ABT CR, DR, ER-C, or FR wheels in 18-, 19-, 20-, or even 21-inch diameters with high performance tires can be added to improve grip.
Visually, the Volkswagen Passat looks the more powerful part as well. Up front, the German sedan boasts a new front skirt add-on to visually lower the fascia along with a new three-bar grille with ABT Sportsline logo. New mirror covers and skirts can be found on both sides while a new spoiler lip and skirt add-on are featured at the rear.
ABT Sportsline and their new dedication to the Volkswagen Passat gives the German sedan a much more exciting and engaging. All of the upgrades are available as a complete package or individual accessories.
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Passat Specifications
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.395 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 180 HP/132 kW (214 lb-ft./290 Nm)
Engine: 1.8 TSI, 1.798 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (229 lb-ft./310 Nm)
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 290 HP/213 kW (310 lb-ft./420 Nm)
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 336 HP/247 kW (310 lb-ft./420 Nm)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 270 HP/199 kW (398 lb-ft./540 Nm)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 215 HP/158 kW (325 lb-ft./440 Nm)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity, R4
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER „New Generation“
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (Serial: 280 lb-ft./380 Nm)
Exhaust:
-ABT rear muffler
Exterior:
-ABT front skirt add on
-ABT front grille add on
-ABT side skirt add ons
-ABT mirror covers
-ABT rear spoiler
-ABT rear skirt add on incl. rear muffler und tailpipes on the right
Wheels and Suspension:
Wheels: CR, DR, ER-C or FR in 18, 19 and 20 inch, ABT DR also in 21 inch.
Suspension: ABT suspension springs (front axle ca. 35 mm, rear axle ca. 30 mm).
Other: ABT anti roll bars
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Passat Gallery
Source: ABT Sportsline
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