Volkswagen Beetle by MR Car Design

MR Car Design has developed an aftermarket kit for the modern Volkswagen Beetle which includes a custom air suspension. The piece of resistance is a fully electronic air suspension provided by G-Ride fitted on both axles that can be adjusted via a remote control or left entirely automatic. This particular Volkswagen Beetle rides on multi-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels shod in 225/35 R19 tires but the tuner is offering a rich array of wheels + tires combinations.

Also part of the package is a power boost for the 2.0-liter TDI engine which can be modified to produce as much as 210 HP (154 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque with help from software optimization. These software tweaks offered by MR Car Design come with a lifetime warranty, while their custom exhaust systems have a five- to ten-year warranty.

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Volkswagen Beetle by ABT

ABT has revised its aftermarket kit for the Volkswagen Beetle which brings not only cosmetic tweaks but also power boosts for some of the engines. It was about a year ago when ABT showed us their modified Beetle and now they are back with new products. Their aerodynamic kit includes a redesigned front spoiler and headlight/taillight covers, along with a two-pipe exhaust system and a 30mm lowered ride height thanks to the new suspension springs. Exterior paint colors include matte mystic anthracite, gunmetal and silver bullet, while wheel sizes vary from 18 to 20 inches in combination with high-performance tires.

In terms of engines, the 2.0 TSI with its standard 200 HP (147 kW) and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) can be bumped to 240 HP (176 kW) and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft). The smaller 1.4 TSI packs 160 HP (118 kW) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) in stock configuration but ABT can squeeze 210 HP (154 kW) and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) of torque. For the 1.2 TSI with its 105 HP (77 kW) and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft), ABT can increase output to 140 HP (103 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)

If you prefer diesels, the 2.0 TDI with 140 HP (103 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) can churn 170 HP (125 kW) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). Lastly, the 1.6 TDI can receive a power hike from 105 HP (77 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) to 125 HP (92 kW) and 285 Nm (210 lb-ft).

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ABT Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TDI

ABT Sportsline has introduced a new tuning program for Volkswagen Beetles equipped with the 2.0-liter TDI engine. Starting under the hood, the engine has been retuned to produce 170 PS (125 kW / 168 hp) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 30 PS (22 kW / 30 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). Thanks to the extra oomph, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds which 0.6 seconds faster than the standard model. Besides the engine modifications, the car can be equipped with an aerodynamic body kit, a sport-tuned suspension, high-performance brakes and 18- to 20-inch alloy wheels.

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