Abt VW Scirocco tuning Package Released

Abt VW Scirocco

By Brian Potter
October 3, 2008 12:33 PM
Filed Under: German, Tuners, Volkswagen

Oettinger was the first tuner to show a tuning package for the new Scirocco, and now Abt Sportsline is quickly following. The comprehensive package consists of a full body kit, rear exhaust system plus engine and chassis performance upgrades.

On the outside, Abt emphasizes the Scirocco's forward wedged shaped look with a dramatic front bumper fascia, grille, side skirts with two air inlets, roof spoiler, rear wing and rear bumper fascia which accommodates diagonal 4-pipe rear muffler.

For brakes and suspension, Abt access their existing parts inventory for sport lowering springs which drop the ride height by 30mm and Abt's brake kit which includes pads, rotor and calipers. Of course, Abt's own BR or AR alloys in 18 to 20 inch size s are available with a selection of tires and wheel spacers.

Under the bonnet, Abt raises power output for the 1.4 TSI from 160 hp (119 kW) to 200 hp (147 kW) and the 2.0-liter turbo diesel to 170 hp / 125 kW (standard: 140 hp / 103kW). The 2.0 TSI is increased from the standard 200 hp (147 kW) to 240 hp (177 kW).

Available from January 2009, the entire package which includes the body pack, 4-pipe rear muffler, springs and complete wheel set (19 inch AR alloys, diamond-machined and black, plus tyres and wheel spacers) costs a very reasonable 5,990 Euros in Germany.

Source: Abt

Comments

ismart
October 3, 2008 12:57 PM
Just another example of how easy it is to ruin a car stylistically just to make it look different. IROC front nose anyone...please! BTW the oettinger looked great.

BabyMilo
October 3, 2008 1:36 PM
i think that the standard heapes better, and especially that rear spolier, wth??

911fnatic
October 3, 2008 1:41 PM
WOW that is ugly. It's called balance, learn how to use it ABT.

I agree, the Oettinger looks fantastic in comparison, although a tad low on the ground.

mmr66
October 3, 2008 1:58 PM
but the oettinger's lownes makes it look so cool.

ismart
October 3, 2008 11:41 PM
the lowness factor at the front...is just photoshop...me thinks...look closer...

dmanero
October 3, 2008 3:55 PM
I don't particularly like this kit for the VW. The first kit that came out a couple of days ago was much better.

anonymous
October 3, 2008 7:13 PM
me too. i dont really like it.

fusion01
October 4, 2008 10:34 AM
Front angle... graphic artist needs to be fired. Rear wheel looks like it's on a brick and the front wheel isn't sitting straight. How hard can it be to mock that up? (I presume it's a visualisation hence my comment). If if done right, it won't save this 'thing', so leave as is!

carnography
October 14, 2008 5:55 PM
VW should have been bolder by keeping IROC grille and the MK6 Golf GTi would have benefitted!

As it is, standard Scirroco looks best. VW aftermarket treatments must be done tastefully and not OTT.

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