A top speed of 230 km/h and plenty of steam in all seven gears – that is how ABT Sportsline defines the 2.0 TDI in the new Golf GTD. 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.

It goes without saying that the world’s largest tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen group also offers the popular bodykit which is tailor-made for the Golf VI on the compact diesel. The extra portion of sportiness impresses immediately: the front spoiler, front grille, side sills, rear spoiler, rear apron set and the typical ABT 4-pipe rear muffler suit the powerful appearance of the ABT Golf VI GTD. As an addition to the aerodynamic elements, ABT also recommends the sporty AR and BR wheels in 18 and 19 inch, which are available in combination with high-performance tyres. In order to ensure that the ABT Golf GTD guarantees maximum driving enjoyment in traffic as well as optimum safety even in threshold areas, the Allgaeu company has the ABT suspension springs on offer. They lower the centre of gravity of the Golf, so that the car lies even better on the street and even seems more powerful when stationary.

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 new ABT Golf VI GTD – data and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1968 ccm cubic capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 190 HP/140 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT front grille
ABT front skirt
ABT side skirts
ABT rear skirt
ABT rear wing

ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
ABT AR and BR; 18 und 19 inch;
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres.

ABT EXHAUST TECHNOLOGY
ABT 4-pipe rear muffler

ABT SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY
ABT suspension springs, lowering the centre of gravity by approx. 30 mm

ABT AERO PACKAGE
Consisting 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.

The Pro-Kit Performance Suspension Springs, which lower the centre of gravity of the vehicle, are a core element of this. They give the estate bodywork, with its longitude emphasis, an extra touch of elegance and convey extra road holding and dynamism in every curve – without affecting the driving comfort. Overall Golf drivers are thereby presented with a balanced tuning, which has become a typical symbol of Eibach products thanks to its decades of experience on the race track and the road.

Anyone who wishes to push the boundaries of the New Golf Estate further with regards to dynamism, can gain an ideal supplement for the set-up with the Pro-Damper Sports Performance Shocks. For an ideal overall offer, Eibach combines both products in the Pro-System. An often underrated upgrade, but one which is close to the hearts of motorsport professionals, is the performance sway bar set, which Eibach offers as the „Anti-Roll-Kit”. It is the most effective means of reducing the tendency to roll, and has virtually no effect on the comfort level of the vehicle. The final stress is provided by the Pro-Spacer Wheel Spacers, made of high-tensile-strength aluminum. Even when the Wolfsburg car is fully loaded they provide uncompromisingly commanding road handling. And they also let a best seller like the New Golf Estate stand out tastefully in the crowd.

All Eibach suspension components, which are available through authorised dealers, are provided with a high-quality corrosion protection and are TÜV-certified.

Wide-Body Kit „Royster GT 460“

The Wide-Body Kit consists of the following components:

* Front bumper
* 4x additional lights
* rear apron with integrated tailpipes
* tailpipe adapters
* rear roof spoiler
* rear door panel
* bonnet / hood scoop „Power Dome“
* „Royster“ wide body, consisting of:
o side skirts
o wheel arch extensions for front & rear axle
* wheel spacers „Wide-Body Royster“

The front bumper can be used on all Touareg facelift models except the R50 and is made for cars with parking sensors (Parktronic / PDC) and headlight washer system. These components have to be taken from the OEM front bumper and inserted into the Hofele bumper. For cars without PDC and / or without headlight washer system caps to seal the openings in the bumper have to be bought additionally. The bumper is mounted to the OEM points of attachment, no modifications are needed.

The front grill has to be taken from the OEM bumper and inserted into the Hofele bumper. Alternatively the Hofele front grill in „Range-Look“ can be used, this front grill has to be ordered separately.

The four additional lights are 2x LED day driving light and 2x fog lamps, they can be connected to the cars electronic grid. The additional lights can only be used in combination with the Hofele front bumper.

The rear apron can be used on all Touareg facelift models except the R50 and is made for cars with parking sensors (Parktronic / PDC), these have to be taken from the OEM rear apron and inserted into the Hofele rear apron. For cars without PDC caps to seal the openings in the rear apron have to be bought additionally. The rear apron has to be connected to the upper OEM rear bumper part, no modifications are needed.

The rear apron is available for cars with or without trailer coupling / tow hitch.

The tailpipes are made of stainless steel and are integrated into the rear apron.

The tailpipe adapters connect the serial muffler with the integrated tailpipes in the rear apron. The tailpipe adapters are available for the R5 engine and the bigger engines starting from the V6.

Alternatively the OEM muffler can be replaced through the Hofele sports muffler made of stainless steel.

This muffler gives your car a more sportive sound.

The rear roof spoiler gets put onto the OEM spoiler and gives the car amore sportive look.

The rear door panel gets glued onto the OEM tailgate and closes the gap between tailgate and the rear sides of the car.

The bonnet / hood scoop „Power Dome“ gets glued onto the bonnet / hood of the Touareg.

The „Royster“ extension kit consists of a set of side skirts and wheel arch extensions for the front and rear axle.

The side skirts have an air intake at the rear end and get put onto the sides of the car.

The wheel arch extensions are glued onto the front bumper and the rear wheel arches.

The extension kit can only be used in combination with the Hofele front bumper and rear apron!

The wheel spacers „Royster“ are made for the use of the extension kit in combination with wheels in the size 9Jx20“ and 10Jx22“. The width of the spacers is 50mm at the front and 70mm at the rear axle. The spacers are available for cars with a PCD of 5/130 and 5/120.

The additionally needed small parts like glue etc. is part of the delivery as well as TÜV approval papers and detailed installation manuals.

The series engine of the Scirocco is very sporty. The series output rises to 370 hp and 519 Nm by optimizing the software, Downpipe and MR Car Design Stage Turbo kit 3. The backpressure optimized, manual welded, sport exhaust system from MR Car Design, made of steel and with TÜV certificate adds up to the optimal Power output and the muffled thunderous sound. MR Car Design installs furthermore the 35% fins limited slip differential - therewith the speed gets on the road without wheelspin. With these changes the DSG-Software has to be adjusted.

MR Car Design mounts a Stoptech high performance brake system with 4-pistons an two-pieces slotted discs size 355x32 mm. The brake system is completed with the inovative bleeding valve from Stahlbus.
New to the assortment are MR Car Design, 20" 1-part Emotion Wheels (Strada) aluminium rims. Hankook hoops the Scirocco with S1 EVO High performance tires (235/30 ZR20).

The bold on Tuning-Bodykit from Rieger consists of a front apron, side skirts, rear valance with diffuser optics.

KW Automotive adds to the ready for the race track set up with the approved V3-coilovers.

Cover EFX (CFC Styling station) takes care of the outer appearance. The car gets a sporty foliation and places with the expressive design elements an extra optic highlight.

Fresh from securing victory in the final race of the 2009 season, the race team that made it possible, Audi Sport Team ABT Sportsline GmbH, will be making a rare UK appearance on Saturday 14th November at Listers Volkswagen in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Not content with excelling on the race track, ABT Sportsline is the World largest tuner of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, with their extremely close ties to the Volkswagen Audi Group many performance enhancements to VAG production vehicles can be attributed to the work of ABT.

So why not come down to this FREE and informative event and have bacon roll on us? With ample on-site parking, here’s a line-up of the day:

9:45am onwards: Free hot bacon rolls, sausage sandwiches & refreshments

10am onwards: Can you navigate an ABT Scirocco around an obstacle course in the fastest time? If so, you will win a 2-day VIP package for two to next years DTM racing event of your choice, such as the legendary Nurburgring, which includes a trip around the actual circuit in the DTM winning 460 bhp A4!

10:15am: Display of ABT performance products direct from Germany and even the awesome R8 GT3 race car in the flesh!

10:30am: Behind the scenes tour of the 2009 ABT DTM race truck and race cars

10:45am: “The secrets to our championship success”
An exclusive talk by Thomas Biermaier, former Team Principal of ABT about the race set-up used by DTM

11:15am – 12:30pm: Car Clinic – bring along your existing Volkswagen for one-on-one workshop diagnosis and advice from the ABT team as well as our very own master technicians
Please note: Spaces are limited, so booking is essential by e-mailing Julie.meakin@listersgroup.co.uk

12:30pm: 2 prize draw giveaways announced from entries received ONLY that morning to win an all expenses paid trip for two people to the ABT Headquarters in Kempten, Bavaria. Prize includes flights, accommodation, a VIP tour of the ABT factory with access to the engineering centre, DTM race workshops, a museum showcasing 112 years of ABT innovation, but most importantly an opportunity to get behind the wheel on a range of ABT cars, (but only if you’re old enough have a driving licence)!

Not to mention, there will be one-off special introductory prices to mark our launch of ABT sports wheels, aerodynamic body kits, suspension & exhaust technology and interior enhancements. And for families wanting to explore Stratford-upon-Avon for their Christmas shopping, we are offering a free courtesy bus service into the town centre.

For further details about this event, how to get there plus a full breakdown of all the prizes on offer, simply call 01789 294477, e-mail Julie.Meakin@listersgroup.co.uk or visit www.listersgroup.co.uk/abt

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday…

www.podi.ca currently produces and sells gauges and pods for the MK4 Golf/Jetta (available at www.podi.ca) and MK5 owners are in for a real treat this November as Podi announced the release of their MK5 specific gauge pod solution, sure to stir up some interest in the performance VW community.

It’s one thing to install the OEM fit steering column pod in a matter of minutes, it’s becomes an entirely different ball game when you are situated in front of a Podi gauge, illuminated by the unmatched, lucent VW blue. Podi gauge packages cover every interest imaginable. From stepper motor boost gauges that are remote controlled, to enticing digital displays that will monitor your engine essentials; they’ve created a setup for everyone.

Don’t be fooled by other gauge solutions that fall short, only Podi replaces your steering column cover and leaves you with the sensation that you’ve done something right for your car today. So what are you waiting for? To find more information on the new MK5 Podi and their full Volkswagen lineup visit www.podi.ca.

About Podi
Formed in British Columbia by Audi enthusiasts, Podi manufactures high quality, OEM replacement gauge pod solutions for Audi and Volkswagen enthusiasts worldwide. Learn more at: www.podi.ca.

In place of the six-cylinder engine, which has been typical in this class up to now, the new R models use turbocharged 2-litre, four-cylinder TSI engines. The four-wheel drive Golf R (350 Newton metres of torque at between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm) sprints to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (5.5 seconds for the Golf R DSG) and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Two of the many visually distinguishing features of the completely individualized, exceptional Golf are LED headlights and newly developed LED rear lights. The Golf R is available to order in Germany from €36,400 (Germany).

The Scirocco R is an equally exceptional powerhouse with its sharp 2.0 TSI engine, front-wheel drive, unique look and exclusive equipment. Output: 195 kW / 265 PS. Advantages: High performance and torque values with significantly reduced fuel consumption. An average of merely 8.0 litres (DSG) of Super Plus per 100 kilometres flow into the combustion chambers via direct injection, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 187 g/km - the best possible value for a 250 km/h (electronically limited) fast sports car. Eagerly anticipated following its successes at the Nürburgring 24-hour race, the model is now at dealerships from only €33,475 (Germany).

For all of the customers who wish to have especially dynamic bodywork and interior design in the spirit of the enhanced version of the R models, but a petrol or diesel vehicle with less power, the finishing specialists at Volkswagen Individual have designed the R-Line. The Golf R Line and Scirocco R Line can now also be ordered with exclusive features. These include distinctive 17-inch "Mallory" alloy wheels (18-inch optional), roof edge spoilers, R-designed bumpers, high-gloss radiator grill and a likewise black diffuser in the rear section. In the interior, sill panel strips show the R Line family resemblance. Sport seats in new design "Kyalami" with R Line logo in the headrests, a sport steering wheel, pedal covers and footrest in stainless steel round off the sporty image.

The Scirocco R is also successful in the virtual world. In just three weeks, the iPhone application Scirocco R 24h Challenge achieved over 1 million downloads. The high-speed racing game reached the App Store's number 1 spot in 32 countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Norway, Japan, Poland, Portugal and Mexico, and is already Volkswagen's second successful form of mobile marketing after the successful Polo Challenge at the beginning of this year.

Included in the mtm options for the VW Golf are head-turning 19 inch bimoto sport alloy rims which underline the vehicles character and sporty look. The synergy between all of these factors adds up to a completely driver-focused agile compact racer, which delivers pure awe-inspiring performance, outstanding handling and tremendous aural delights.

Modified MTM-motronic computer with improved max. torque about 390 Nm, Power is 270hp. Engine durability is not sacrificed over the standard levels.

Wheelset MTM bimoto wheel in the dimension 8,5 x 19 ET 50 LK 5x112 paint: shiny with tyre 235/35 19 XL Sportcont. Continental

MTM-Brembobrake 380x34mm front includes: Brake disks dimpled, stainless steel breaklines, 8-Piston Brembo-Caliper, add-on-parts.