Abt VW Golf VI GTD 190 HP

The tuners at Abt Sportsline have released a new upgrade package for the new Volkswagen Golf VI GTD, that now has 190 HP/140 kW and 390 Nm of torque thanks to a new ECU. This enables to car to sprint from naught to sixty in 7.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

“This is because after its treatment in the Allgaeu the abbreviation now stands for “Gewinner Tanken Diesel – Winners tank diesel”. The Golf still retains, of course, its economical qualities, as the fuel consumption remains at the low level of the series diesel version,” a company statement reads.

A new bodykit for the model is also available and includes a new front spoiler, front grille, side sills, rear spoiler, rear apron set and the typical ABT 4-pipe rear muffler. Furthermore, Abt also recommends sporty AR and BR wheels in 18 and 19 inch, which are available in combination with high-performance tires. The tuning company also has the ABT suspension springs on offer.

“Save money with fun and plenty of benefits: the ABT Golf VI GTD is a versatile vehicle which knows how to impress in everyday life with superior reserves of power and low consumption. The fast car is therefore a “GreaT Diesel”,” the statement continues.

ABT Golf VI GTD – data and facts sheet:

• Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1968 ccm cubic capacity
  
• Performance tuning: ABT POWER
  
• Performance: 190 HP/140 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)
  
• ABT front grille ABT front skirt
  
• ABT side skirts
  
• ABT rear skirt
  
• ABT rear wing
  
• ABT AR and BR; 18 and 19 inch; Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres.
  
• ABT 4-pipe rear muffler
  
• ABT suspension springs, lowering the centre of gravity by approx. 30 mm
  
• Aerodynamics consists of front grille, front skirt, side skirts, rear skirt, rear wing, 4-pipe rear muffler, suspension springs and the AR 18 wheel set with tyres 225/40 R18.