ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Golf R Revealed with 384 Horsepower & Wheels
The ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Golf R debuts taking the 8th generation Golf to the next level with more power and wheels. ABT Sportsline also offers the same range of performance upgrades for the top models of the Golf family including the GTI Clubsport, GTI, and GTD.
Engine Tune
ABT Sportsline offers a high-tech ABT Engine Control (AEC) unit that tunes the high end models of the Volkswagen Golf family. Starting with the Golf R, the engine tune bumps output to 384 horsepower and 346 lb-ft. of torque. In comparison, a stock Golf R produces 320 horsepower and 309 lb-ft. of torque. ABT is also working on a tailor-made exhaust system for the Golf R that will be available at a later date.
Next up is the GTI Clubsport that produces 360 horsepower and 331 lb-ft. of torque with the engine tune. In addition, there is the Golf GTI that has been tuned to produce 290 horsepower and 302 lb-ft. of torque. For reference, the stock Golf GTI comes with 245 horsepower and 272 lb-ft. of torque. Lastly, there is the Golf GTD that now makes 230 horsepower and 324 lb-ft. of torque. In comparison, a stock Golf GTD produces 200 horsepower 295 lb-ft. of torque.
Wheels
Regardless of the selected platform, ABT Sportsline offers three attractive rim designs for the Golf GTI, GTD, GTI Clubsport and R. For example, there are the 19-inch ER-C wheels in a matte black finish. However, there two 20-inch options: the ABT FR in a mystic black finish or the Sport GR in glossy or matte black finish. Both of the 20-inch options also have diamond-machined accents. Finally, ABT is also working on lowering springs that will be available later on.
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