Abt Sportsline has opened the order book for its all-new Abt Touareg VS10, the world's most powerful diesel 4x4 road car. Based on Volkswagen's diesel-powered Touareg V10, the new car offers a significant uplift in power (373bhp compared to the standard Touareg V10's 303bhp), a stylish new body-kit and a revised suspension system to deliver a more sporting drive. Complementing the boost in horsepower is a major increase in torque - up from the standard V10's 750Nm to an awesome 860Nm at just 2,000rpm. The extra power is supplemented by improved throttle response, giving the car a more sporting character and eager acceleration throughout the rev-range.
Abt's newly developed air suspension system, Abt Level-Control (ALC), ensures that the Abt Touareg's mighty performance is matched by enhanced on-road dynamics. In its standard setting, the Abt Touareg sits approximately 30mm lower than the production Touareg - offering an impressive balance of comfort and nimble handling. When in 'Sport' mode, ride height drops a further 10mm and the shock absorbers are stiffened to further aid stability when cornering at speed. For that ultimate kerbside presence and to aid entry/egress, ALC allows the Abt Touareg to sit 60 millimetres lower than the standard Touareg before the engine is fired.
In creating the new off-roader, Abt Sportsline has placed considerable emphasis on developing a range of styling enhancements that give the car a subtle yet purposeful new look. The standard Touareg's key body panels are retained, but the Abt version gains a new front grille, deeper front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a discreet rear spoiler. To highlight the performance potential, the new Abt gains a four-pipe exhaust. A set of Abt 22-inch SP4 wheels completes the visual package, replacing the standard Touareg V10's 18-inch rims.
Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004
The Volkswagen is excessively in creating this car! More still in this version(ABT)! Very good! A Volkswagen Ú demais em criar esse carro! Mais ainda nessa versÒo(ABT)! Muito bom!
General specifications
Country of origin
Germany
Numbers built
N/A
Introduced
2003
Engine
Configuration
Turbo Diesel V10
Location
Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement
5 liter / 305.1 cu in
Valvetrain
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed
Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration
Twin Turbo
Power
373 bhp / 278 KW
Torque
860 Nm / 634 ft lbs
@ 2000 rpm
BHP/Liter
75 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Chassis
unitary steel
Brakes
ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox
Tiptronic 6 speed Automatic
Drive
All wheel drive
Dimensions
Length / Width / Height
4750 mm (187 in) / 1930 mm (76 in) / 1720 mm (67.7 in)
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Abt Sportsline has opened the order book for its all-new Abt Touareg VS10, the world's most powerful diesel 4x4 road car. Based on Volkswagen's diesel-powered Touareg V10, the new car offers a significant uplift in power (373bhp compared to the standard Touareg V10's 303bhp), a stylish new body-kit and a revised suspension system to deliver a more sporting drive. Complementing the boost in horsepower is a major increase in torque - up from the standard V10's 750Nm to an awesome 860Nm at just 2,000rpm. The extra power is supplemented by improved throttle response, giving the car a more sporting character and eager acceleration throughout the rev-range.
