2009 Abt VW Scirocco review

Abt VW Scirocco review:

“The very first Scirocco was the absolute star amongst compact sport coupes”, reminisces Hans-Juergen Abt. The manager of the renowned car tuner is just as fascinated with the greatgrandson of the Wolfsburger trend-setter: “The Scirocco looks really dynamic and the handling is very agile.” All the more so with the Kempten modifications. They really make a storm out of a desert wind: The ABT Front spoiler makes the unmistakable face of the coupe even more distinctive. Even while stationary it is clear, who the “king of the ring” or the street is, as the ABT Scirocco seems to virtually lie in ambush of the kilometres ahead of it. This impression is supported by the lines on its sides, where the ABT Side skirts absorb and continue the sleek design. The indicated air inlets and edges in the doors underline the verve of the bodywork which rises at the back. The ABT Scirocco looks aggressive and very dynamic. The view from behind is also impressive: The ABT Rear skirt set, consisting of a rear skirt and a diagonally attached 4-pipe rear muffler, forms a sporty unit together with the ABT Rear wing and the ABT Rear panel. ABT Sportsline recommends either its BR or AR alloys as an ideal complement to the extravagant body kit of the shooting star. The wheels are available in 18 to 20 inch and of course with fitting tyres and wheel spacers.

ABT also has, of course, springs in its product range. They make the Scirocco up to 30 millimetres lower – and thereby even more agile – on the road. The complete Upgrade Kit consists of the design pack, the 4-pipe rear muffler, the springs and complete wheel sets (19 inch AR alloys, diamond-machined and black, plus tyres and wheel spacers) is available at the launch of the ABT Scirocco in January 2009 for a reasonable 5,990 Euros.

Anything that has such dynamic charisma must also have convincing performance. ABT has therefore also developed power refinements for the VW engine. The 1.4 TSI now offers 200 hp (147 kW) on the road with ABT Power instead of 160 hp (118 kW), and the turbo diesel with two litre capacity 170 hp / 125 kW (standard: 140 hp / 103kW) The ABT Scirocco will be available with these upgrades from the start. Later on in the year the compact sports coupe will also be available with an increased-power 2.0 TSI. With it the car has 240 hp / 177 kW (standard: 200 hp / 147 kW).

The brake pads of the ABT Braking system are able to cope with any situation, and with a diameter of 345 mm always grip powerfully. As is normal at ABT, all the details fit perfectly together and thereby result in a fascinating top range car. You can see that it comes from the very top of the range and want to drive it straight off.

ABT Scirocco – facts and figures
ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1390 cc
Power enhancement: ABT Power
Performance: 200 HP/147 kW (basis: 160 HP/118 kW)
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1984 cc
Power enhancement: ABT Power
Performance: 240 HP/177 kW (basis: 200 HP/147 kW)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1968 cc
Power enhancement: ABT Power
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (basis: 140 HP/103 kW)
ABT SPORTS WHEELS
ABT BR sports wheel 18” diamond-machined 8,5 x 18” offset 50
ABT BR sports wheel 18” high-gloss polished 8,5 x 18” offset 50
ABT BR sports wheel 19” diamond-machined 8,5 x 19” offset 35
ABT BR sports wheel 19” high-gloss polished 8,5 x 19” offset 35
ABT BR sports wheel 20” diamond-machined 9,0 x 20” offset 40
ABT BR sports wheel 20” high-gloss polished 9,0 x 20” offset 40
ABT AR sports wheel 18” diamond-machined, deep black 8,5 x 18, offset 50
matted, only with wheel spacers (4x15 mm)
ABT AR sports wheel 19” diamond-machined, deep black 8,5 x 19, offset 50
matted, only with wheel spacers (4x15 mm)
ABT AR sports wheel 20” diamond-machined 9,0 x 20, offset 40
ABT wheel spacers, full set incl. wheel bolts (4 x15 mm)
All sports wheels are also available as wheel set, including high performance tyres.
ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT front skirt
ABT side skirts
ABT rear skirt, containing ABT rear skirt and ABT 4-pipe rear muffler
ABT rear wing
ABT insert for licence plate
ABT full package, containing ABT front skirt, ABT side skirts, ABT rear skirt package,
ABT rear wing, ABT insert for licence plate
ABT EXHAUST TECHNOLOGY
ABT rear skirt package, containing ABT rear skirt and ABT 4-pipe rear muffler
ABT SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY
ABT suspension springs with car lowering (ca. 30 mm)