The ABT Volkswagen Passat CC from ABT Sportsline is one of the first, if not the first, upgrade package for the new model. The ABT Volkswagen Passat CC package comes with both visual and performance upgrades. The ABT Volkswagen Passat CC equipped with the 1.8 TSI engine develops now 200hp instead of the standard 160 hp and the 2.0 TSI model now outputs 240 hp. The performance increase of the ABT Volkswagen Passat CC comes from the ABT Power pack that will soon be available for the 2.0 TDI version which will deliver 190 hp.
The ABT Volkswagen Passat CC comes equipped with new suspension springs that lower the center of gravity and new 18" or 20" wheels.
ABT Sportsline Press Release:
The abbreviation “CC“ stands for “Comfort Coupe“: an elegant 4-door vehicle. “But who says that a Comfort Coupe mustn’t be sporty?” asks Hans-Jürgen Abt. The managing director of ABT Sportsline is enthused by the curved lines of the Wolfsburg vehicle, but thinks that “a bit more power would definitely suit” this stylish car. That is why the renowned Kempten-based tuner offers ABT Power packages for the CC, too. They make the coupe more dynamic, and a still more superior appearance is
guaranteed. The 1.8 TSI’s serial 160hp (118kW) are turned into mighty 200hp (147kW); thanks to ABT Power, the 2.0 TSI enjoys a power upgrade to 240hp (177kW). This turns the ABT Passat CC into a really sporty car, as the Allgäu-based tuners take care that the elegant coupe offers meatier performance also when it comes to acceleration. ABT Power will soon be available for the 2.0-TDI versions, too. Then, the diesel engine will deliver powerful 190 or 170hp (140/124kW) instead of the serial 170 and 140hp respectively (125/103kW).
he ABT experts treated the newcomer to suspension
springs and a lowering of the center of gravity so that the CC can be handled optimally in every road situation. That makes the coupe look very sporty even when standing still. However, the real qualities of these components, which are perfectly tuned to the car and its character, are only revealed while driving: the ABT Passat CC loves to be driven on winding roads and remains neutral even in the limit range. Suspension springs and power upgrade set highlights when it comes to maximizing driving pleasure.
In order to round off the visual appearance of the CC, ABT Sportsline recommend their company’s wheel creations. The AR and the BR wheel rims are both available in sizes 18 to 20 inch. “It is of course a matter of taste which wheel the client prefers, but, personally, I think that the BR wheel with its corresponding spoke pairs suits the CC particularly well,” says Hans-Jürgen Abt. Of course AR and BR wheel rims are available in combination with suitable tires by the ABT partners Continental and Dunlop.
