ABT isn’t a really familiar name but for those of you who frequent the FA Wagen Volkswagen Dealership may have come upon the ABT section of the showroom where beefed up and dressed up Volkswagen models are on display. This time, the parent company in Germany has unleashed the Golf VII GTI Dark edition pushing 300hp. That is absolutely insane!
300 hp (221 kW) is quite something: The new ABT Golf VII GTI sets a standard for compact cars. It has very convincing characteristics indeed: its top speed is 258 km/h and it reaches 100 kph in 5.8 seconds. At the Essen Motor Show 2013, the Bavarian-tuned GTI will be seen in a very special version: the design masterpiece looks like the prince of darkness: lovingly styled right down to the last detail is the ABT Dark Edition. The decorative set with the striking lettering on the C-pillar, the trunk lid attachment or at the headrests are part of the overall concept of technology and design. And the ABT Golf VII GTI “Dark” looks quite assertive for a reason. “After all, the GTI has always been part of the family. We have always teased out the best performance from all its generations,” says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The ABT Sportsline CEO points out that it is traditional to combine roadworthiness and fun.
And fun needs good looks. The dark taillights, mirror caps and headlight covers are typical of the ABT Sportsline design and part of its consistent overall concept. This also comprises side skirts, front spoiler and front skirt, the trunk lid attachment and a rear skirt set with a four-pipe chromed black exhaust system. And the sporty and light ABT CR alloy wheel with its five dynamic pairs of spokes fits the ABT Golf VII GTI “Dark” unusual character perfectly, particularly if ordered in 20 inches and with 235/30 R20 high-performance tires.
To turn the black ABT into the dark side of the force and get it going as it is able to do, ABT Sportsline has given this “über-Golf“ new sport stabilisers and above all the intelligent ABT height adjustable suspension kit. This will make taking bends quite an experience, especially serpentines. The ABT GTI“Dark” is the compact dream car, a really traditional winner.
I wonder if this particular model will be available at the ABT Malaysia showrooms.
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