Archive for July 17th, 2007

According to sources online:

“Abt tunes the serial 240 hp (176 kW) into powerful 272 hp (200 kW). With an extra Abt turbo charger, the power even increases to 300 well fed horses. Diesel and sportiness belong together since long. Certainly, Abt Sportsline will successively modify later developed A5 engines.
To ensure a perfect handling of the noble power package, Abt also makes use of its adjustable sports suspension, besides the serial Quattro engine. All the more, the Abt AS5 will be brought to a standstill by means of the Abt brake system with a disc diameter of 380 millimeters.
To perfectly round off the successful optics package, Abt Sportsline recommends the AR wheel, which is available for the A5 in the sizes from 18 to 20 inch, of course together with appropriate sport tyres.”

Very nice. Most website don’t mention another great feature of ABT tuned vehicles: Abt Sportsline offers another interesting service: the »Abt Sportsline PerfectCar guarantee insurance. This guarantee insurance which was conceived in co-operation with Volkswagen Bank (VVD) on the basis that the proved VVD PerfectCar is valid for all Abt power upgraded vehicles for a period of one year, for new vehicles from the third year that is after expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty. No matter whether new or pre-owned Abt vehicle; when purchasing a power upgrade or a complete Abt vehicle, customers can take out the »Abt Sportsline PerfectCar« guarantee insurance. WOW. I want…