ABT Sportsline has revealed their new engine tuning program for the Volkswagen T5. Starting with the 2.0-liter TSI, the engine has been tuned to produce
240 PS (176 kW / 237 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It enables
the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 9.4 seconds. On the diesel side, the 84 PS (62 kW / 83 hp) 2.0-liter TDI has been
upgraded to produce 110 PS (81 kW / 108 hp). Likewise, the 102 PS (75
kW / 101 hp) variant has been tweaked to develop 130 PS (96 kW / 128
hp). Lastly, the 140 PS (103 kW / 138 hp) variant has been tuned to
produce 170 PS (125 kW / 168 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The van can also be equipped with the previously announced body kit that includes a new grille, revised side skirts and a modified rear bumper.
Press release:
"POWER PACKHORSE" WITH STYLE AND SPORTING SPIRIT - THE NEW ABT MULTIVAN
ABT Multivan reminds Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the worlds largest
tuning company for cars manufactured by the Volkswagen Group, of
basketball player Dirk Nowitzki: "The car can manage a lot of (shopping)
baskets and is fast and agile despite its XXL size." The vehicle,
plainly called "T5", is an achiever; the ABT specialists give the
great-grandson of the so-called Bulli (the original VW van) a new look,
which gives the model athlete an extravagant appearance and an extremely
agile feel. Of course, the additional performance provided to the
Multivan by ABT also benefits its every-day properties. Power reserves
are useful for anyone who wants to transport kit and caboodle, a mobile
workshop or - if necessary - a complete household. Therefore: let van be
a noble creature, helpful and fast.
The modern engines of the T5 are economical and designed for diversity. The engineers of ABT
Sportsline had "sportiness" and "dynamics" on their to-do list - of
course, in combination with virtually matchless reliability, the
hallmark of VW buses. The 2.0 TSI now achieves a powerful 240 HP (176
kW) instead of the standard 204 HP (150 kW). A torque of 400 Nm makes
sure that the ABT Multivan doesn't get "out of breath", even when it is
fully loaded. The more powerful version of the 2.0 TDI comes to a
vigorous 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW), again with a torque of
400 Nm. By the way, if you decide to buy one of the less powerful
versions of the diesel engine, you can equip it with additional ABT
POWER. 84 HP (62 kW) are transformed into 110 HP (81 kW), and 102 HP (75
kW) are transformed into a powerful 130 HP (96 kW).
The ABT Multivan is confident; it doesn't make itself look small.
This would not be possible anyway, because it is 5.5 metres in length
with the long wheelbase of 3,400 mm. The designers from Bavaria
underline the dominant appearance of the T5 even more. The aerodynamics
packages are available for models with short or long wheelbases - and
include a front spoiler in combination with the front grille, side and
rear skirts, which make the car appear closer to the road and symbolise
dynamism. The rear spoiler presses the Multivan down and makes the
transport vehicle look assertive and sporty. All components are
perfectly matched; rear skirt and rear spoiler form a harmonious unit in
combination with the exhaust system with its two double tail pipes,
typical for the ABT Sportsline premium brand. Suspension updates are
designed for the bearing loads of the Multivan, but still ensure much
better road holding for the "power packhorse".
The DR 19 inch sport rim is the perfect choice to go with the dynamic
look and sporty acceleration, which speeds up the large van with the
2.0 TSI petrol engine to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. The gun metal look
and the machine-relieved rim communicate motion and an urge to move
forwards. Of course, the rim is also available in combination with tyres
that are the perfect match for the sporty ambition and bearing load of
this exceptional car.
