ABT Touareg VS10

Abt Sportsline opened order book for its Abt all-nine Tuareg VS10, the car of the most powerful road of the diesel 4x4 of the world. Based on Tuareg with diesel engine V10 of Volkswagen, the new car offers a significant rising in the power (373bhp compared with the standard Tuareg V10 303bhp), new a bodykit elegant and a system revised of suspension to provide a more sporting order. To supplement the push in powers in horses is an important increase in couple - to the top of standard V10 750Nm to a 860Nm impressing with 2,000rpm just. The additional power is supplemented by the answer improved of power control, giving to the car a more sporting character and an eager acceleration in all the turn-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.

General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Year of introduction 2003
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight N/A

Drivetrain
Engine Turbo Diesel V 10
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 5.000 liter / 305.1 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct fuel injection
Aspiration Twin Turbo
Gearbox Tiptronic 6 speed Automatic
Drive All wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 373 bhp / 278 KW
Torque 860 Nm / 634 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm
BHP/Liter 75 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio N/A
Top Speed N/A
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A