One look at ABT’s new creation will tell you that it’s more than a ‘normal’ Golf GTI – and the sixth variation of the fast compact car with the large tailgate is steeped in the best tradition. The cars five predecessors also became powerful Golfs at ABT. ABT was, and still is, the place to go for everyone who wanted even more dynamic and driving fun from the very beginning. What better way to deliver these characteristics in a daily drive other than VW’s Golf 6 GTI. ABT and GTI have been a potent combination since 1976.
ABT have made impressive gains in engine output. Due to optimized engine management (ABT POWER), the standard 155 kW becomes an impressive 191 kW. ABT POWER S makes the GTI even hotter with the use of a new turbocharger. The 2,0-litre TSI then has an output of 221 kW and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in around six seconds. Thanks to ABT chassis springs, the GTI’s centre of gravity is lower by 30 mm, improving cornering ability. The chassis setting, which was designed by Christian Abt, is especially good fun on winding roads. What speed’s up must slow down and ABT have tweaked the braking system accordingly, making sure you’re always iin control.
Apart from the essential power and chassis enhancements, an ABT Golf GTI is not only a hot piece of sports equipment for the road, it also needs to looks like one. The bodywork package underlines the car’s pure dynamics: no matter how you look at the GTI, it is always impressive. Rear spoiler and rear apron superstructure, side mouldings, front grill and apron, as well as the diagonal 4-pipe exhaust system form one unit. ABT engineers also designed a new front lip with the front apron and the new ABT Daytime Running Lamp. The paintwork, in carbon steel grey metallic, co-ordinates well with the side mouldings and front lip, with its contrasting red. The design also continues consistently in the interior, with the various instrument surrounds, door trim and steering wheel panels painted in matching red.
Adapted from AutoPowerGirl
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December 11th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
wow wow!!!!!!! i really love diz machine, i am driving a BMW 330i now but i wona try out an ABT Gof GTi, the way it looks says a lot about it, i love the take off, 100km/h in six seconds and small as it is with a big engine, is just a turnon on me, i once drove a Golf 3 VR6, i could`nt resist it. now ABT Golf GTi is driving crazy!!!!, is it a six speed gear?
December 14th, 2009 at 11:31 am
@KassyNaidoo, yes the Golf VI is available in either a 6-speed manual or DSG automatic gaerbox. ABT’s tuned version of the Golf VI makes use of the standard gearbox supplied by VW.