Hitting 200mph In The Bentley Continental GTC Speed. With The Top Down.

Ever wondered what it might feel like to hit 200mph? Ever wondered what it might feel like in a convertible? With the top down? Of course you have. You probably haven't had the opportunity to live out that dream just ...

2010 BMW 5-Series GT Replacing U.S. Wagon?

When it introduces the new 2010 5-series GT later this year to American shoppers, BMW may quietly wave goodbye to its traditional 5-Series station wagon."It's possible" that the new hatchback GT and its controversially shaped cargo area could take the ...

2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

2009 Nissan SE-R Spec V2009 Nissan SE-R Spec V2009 Nissan SE-R Spec V2009 Nissan SE-R Spec VLong before Subaru introduced its WRX in the U.S. and Mitsubishi brought its Evo, Nissan sold the sporty SE-R version of its Sentra sedan. ...

Here’s the Story: 2010 Jaguar XJ In All Its Glory

With a "news" embargo finally expired, TuningTruck.com can bring you all the details and photos on the 2010 Jaguar XJ, unveiled tonight in a glitzy ceremony in London and set for a U.S. debut next month at the Pebble Beach ...

Megan Fox Forced To Wash Ferrari For Transformers ‘Audition’

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Roush’s Latest Pony Car

Sometimes you run across something so bizarre, so outlandish, you just have to cover it even though it isn't all that relevant to new cars.So what do YOU think is the purpose of the rather, errrrr, unusual looking vehicle shown ...

Lexus to Build an IS F Convertible?

With the undeniable success of its recently introduced IS C convertible, it appears Lexus might be intent on capitalizing on the model's potential by offering the coupe/convertible in IS F guise with all the accompanying performance enhancements.The fine folks at Autoblog ...

Chip Foose builds a custom 2010 Ford Mustang

If you've ever seen Chip Foose at work, it's hard not to admire the guy. He's got more natural talent in his pinky finger than most of us car guys can dream of, and each of the vehicles he builds ...

Mazda MX-5 celebrate 20th birthday at Le Mans

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Posts Tagged ‘ABT’

ABT Sportsline enhances the Audi A1

Posted by admin on August 14th, 2010 at 20:35
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European owners of the Audi A1 that want to squeeze a little bit of extra horsepower out of their cars were given the chance by the German tuning company ABT Sportsline, which also happens to be the world’s biggest Volkswagen tuner.

ABT Audi A1

Both petrol and diesel engines received a remap which added a boost of 30 hp for the 1.2l and 27 hp for the 1.4l petrol versions while the 1.6l diesel was upped to 121 hp.

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Abt Q7 3.0 TDI Facelift Clean Diesel Tuning Program Announced – New Styling and Power

Posted by admin on January 23rd, 2010 at 00:01
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German tuners Abt Sportsline have created a tuning package for the facelifted Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel, the first diesel SUV to comply with the Euro 6 emission standard. Abt engineers developed a package of performance and aerodynamic modifications that increases power without increasing

Abt announces R8 5.2 FSI V10 with 600hp

Posted by admin on September 23rd, 2009 at 14:48
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Abt R8 ABT Sportsline can always be relied upon to squeeze more excitement out of any Audi product. This time they have taken the R8 5.2-litre FSI V10 from super to super duper. Factory dynos place power at 386kW (525hp) and 530Nm of torque. The tuner has increased power to 441kW (600hp) and simultaneously decreased acceleration times to 3.8 seconds for the 0 - 100km/h sprint. Audi claims 3.9 seconds. The ABT R8 5.2 FSI has a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph). To keep it all clean and comfortable an adjustable sports suspension system has been installed. "The 600 horsepower should

2009 Abt Sportsline Audi TT-RS

Posted by admin on September 23rd, 2009 at 03:41
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Abt Sportsline Audi TT-RS 2009 - Front Side View

ABT Sportsline has released a new power upgrade for the latest Audi TT RS. The Abt Sportsline Audi TT-RS is not just available as a sports coupe, but also as a cool roadster.

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2009 ABT Radeberger Audi A5 Cabrio

Posted by admin on September 23rd, 2009 at 01:18
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ABT Radeberger Audi A5 Cabrio 2009 - Front Side View

ABT Sportsline in collaboration with Radeberger Pilsner has unveiled the ABT Radeberger Audi A5 Cabrio. The ABT Radeberger Audi A5 Cabrio is powered by the 2.0 TFSI engine that was fitted with the tuner’s Power package and now develops 275 hp (202 kW). the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 6.7 seconds and the top speed is 271 km/h.

2009 ABT Volkswagen Polo V

Posted by admin on September 23rd, 2009 at 00:36
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ABT Volkswagen Polo V 2009 - Front Angle View

ABT Sportsline unveiled their Volkswagen Polo V upgrade program which offers both visual and performance upgrades. The ABT Volkswagen Polo V aerodynamics package includes the rear spoiler and rear apron insert – both in the expressive carbon look and the double-pipe exhaust make it look bold and dominant. The titan-coloured type Z 8×18 inch ABT wheels suit the car well.