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Volkswagen Golf R gets a power boost from ABT Sportsline

Volkswagen Golf R by ABT SportslineVolkswagen Golf R by ABT Sportsline
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The Germans at ABT Sportsline turn their attention to the new Volkswagen Golf R as they reveal a complete tuning kit.

The R version of the seventh-generation Golf benefits now from a body kit including sportier front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a revised hood, front grille and rear diffuser.

Volkswagen Golf R by ABT Sportsline
Volkswagen Golf R by ABT Sportsline

The model also sits on new alloy wheels shod in sport tires. Power is offered by a tweaked 2.0-liter engine producing 370 horses and 460 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,5 seconds and a top speed of 265 km/h.

The additional power was obtained thanks to a revised ECU unit and some other minor tweaks.

Volkswagen Golf R by ABT Sportsline
Volkswagen Golf R by ABT Sportsline

There are no details about any interior improvements but you can expect a series of modifications able to refresh the cabin. Pricing and availability details on ABT Sportsline’s kit for the VW Golf R are yet to be released.

Andrei Ursu
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Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.

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