Volkswagen Touareg by Abt Sportsline

While the Porsche Cayenne has been tuned by everyone and their brother, the Volkswagen Touareg has been sadly neglected. To fix this inequality, Abt Sportline has unveiled their new program for the unpronounceable SUV.

On design front, the tuner adds a new grille, revised side skirts, rear apron and a massive roof spoiler. Other goodies include a sport exhaust system and 22-inch alloy wheels (other sizes are available).

Under the hood, the 240 PS (177 kW / 237 hp) 3.0 TDI can be modified to produce 282 PS (207 kW / 278 hp) and 580 Nm (427 lb-ft) of torque. Additionally, the S package enables the engine to churn out 310 PS (228 kW / 306 hp) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft). Lastly, if you own the Touareg 4.2 TDI, you'll be rewarded with 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 870 Nm (642 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 45 PS (33 kW / 44 hp) and 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

Golf R by APS

British tuner APS has announced its Stage 2 performance upgrade for the VW Golf R.

The Stage 2 package includes a power boosting to between 320 and 330 bhp (246 kW / 335 PS), depending on which sport exhaust system the customer opts for.

The output upgrade includes a Milltek large bore down pipe for the turbo on the 2.0 liter TFSI power plant, a high-flow sports catalyst and a choice of stainless-steel sport mufflers with dual 100 mm black ceramic pipes.

Also part of the tuning package is a 3-way adjustable Haldex Gen4 controller for the all-wheel drive system, lowering springs, a KW height and damping adjustable coilover suspension, Brembo GT brake kit and a choice of 18 or 19-inch Mono 10 forged alloy wheels with Toyo tires from tuning partner Sportec of Switzerland.

APS's Stage One tuning offers a bump to 308 bhp (230 kW / 312 PS) on the Golf R, from its series' 266 bhp (199 kW / 270 PS), for a price of £445, including VAT and fitting.

The tuner is also promising an upcoming 350 bhp (261 kW / 355 PS) Stage 3 tuning for the Golf R.

VW Rough n' Tough Transporter Rockton 4MOTION

Meet the new Transportation Rockton, the newest member of the extended family of the Volkswagen Transporter full size. As the name suggests, Rockton and see a tougher version of the standard van with increased off-road capabilities. The combined variant is based on recently modernized and equipped with a Haldex-based all-wheel drive with a differential rear axle.

To improve off-road capability, engineers, Volkswagen has revised spring and damping, while increasing ground clearance 30 mm. And it was the standard version. But VW offers buyers two options expedition and protective packaging. Expedition option adds 16-inch all-terrain tires more on steel wheels and a second gear, which it claims "provides more power in off-road driving, with a personal sliding and removable seats finished with a special material. Those who are planning to take full advantage of Rockton Road, would cap, the base, which includes skid plates for engine and transmission, fuel, side skirts, rear exhaust and add.A multi-function container with a reception and a mesh partition to the cabin is also available.

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GTI Project... this rocks!!!!!

Go to this website and virtually race a GTI Golf around a slot track! Very cool see if you can get your name on the leaderboard! ...hopefully you'll do better than me! LOL.

http://www.gtiproject.com/

Scirocco TDI by JE Design

German-based tuner JE Design has released a new range of styling and performance accessories for the Volkswagen Scirocco.

Under the hood, JE Design equips the standard 2.0-liter TDI engine with a revised ECU module which boosts the engine's performance from 140 hp (103 kW) to 180 hp (133 kW) and 400 Nm of torque. Performance stats include a 0-100 km/h time of 8.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.9 seconds) and a top speed of 213 km/h (an improvement of 6 km/h). The company also offers a performance package for the 2.0-liter TDI CR, it produces 205 hp (171 kW) and 410 Nm of torque (up from 170 hp (125 kW) and 350 Nm of torque). 0-100 km/h takes 7.1 seconds (an improvement of 0.7 seconds) and the top speed is increased to 229 km/h (up from 222 km/h).

The 2.0-liter TDI performance package costs 1,249 euros while the 2.0-liter TDI CR package retails for 1,449 euros.

In terms of styling, JE Design offers a full body kit (919 euros) that features a bold front spoiler, side skirts with air inlets, and an aggressive rear skirt. Other design tweaks include gull-wing doors (1,549 euros), a stainless steel exhaust system with two oval center mounted end pipes (899 euros), and lowering springs which reduce the ride height by 30mm (299 euros). The company also offers a unique set of 19-inch wheels which are available in shadow silver (2,810 euros) or graphite matt (2,930 euros).

VW Scirocco special edition “Remis” by HS Motorsport

This year's Wörthersee tour featured plenty of cars as usual. One of the eye-catchers present was the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe. Tuners HS Motorsport decided to take the tour out of its venue and into their workshop by making this car they call Remis. The Munich-based company started by reworking the standard 2.0-litre TSI engine to produce more power.

Coming from the factory the 2.0-litre registers 200hp (147kW) on the dyno. HS changed the air intake system and the exhaust system. The latter consists of a 70mm flame pipe, a new EU-approved catalytic converter, rear and front mufflers. Together these and one or two other additions now give the engine 290hp (213kW). HS doesn't stop there. Promises of a 320hp (235kW) pack have been made for the buyer with more performance requirements. Braking power comes from Brembo via special narrow one-piece discs and callipers.

The body kit is made of a carbon fiber front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper. The car runs on 245/30 ZR20 matt black rims with 9x20 with Vredestein tyres.

Inside HS installed heated Recaro Sportster CS seats with black Remis-special leather upholstery and white Remis embroidery.

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Scirocco tuning program by JE Design

First, what's coming under the hood, which is what we really want to know from German tuners. The performance kit (for 1,249 €) takes the 2.0 liter TFSI's 200 hp and boosts it to 244. Torque goes from 280 to 350 Nm.

The resulting performance numbers seem worth the modest 1,250 euro price tag. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 242 km/h.

And, of course, proper tuning requires a new and improved set of wheels. JE Design can provide you with 8x19" rims with 235/35 R19 tires in "shadow silver" for 2,810 €. There is also the choice of the "matt black / silver rim bead" for 2,930 €, or the "white pearl / polished front" for the same price.

JE Design also offers lowering springs for 219 € which bring the Scirocco down about 3 cm.

The body kit packages includes side skirts, air intakes and front and rear spoilers with a series of variations all for under 1,600 euro.

A stainless-steel muffler and double-oval-piped, mid-positioned exhaust is also available for 899 euros.

We always appreciate tuners who provide prices that give consumers a realistic view of what they'll be offered and also know if what is on offer is realistic for them.

Golf VI by Abt to debut in Essen

Abt, the largest worldwide customiser of Volkswagen Group vehicles, introduce their sixth-generation re-working of the Golf, one which delivers a sporting body kit worthy of matching a host of Abt performance and further upgrades.

The new Abt Golf VI is available in a number of 'greener' powerplants. Hans Juergen Abt, managing director of the German firm, throws about the term 'downsizing' and is keen to point out that the upgrade incorporates VW's 1.4 TSI unit, available in two stages of expansion for optimum fuel efficiency and performance.

The standard 122 hp 1.4-litre is expanded to 160 hp while customers wishing to stretch the 'little engine' out further have the option of a 200 hp version - producing almost as much power as the series 2.0 TFSI powerplant but consuming less fuel. But if 1400cc is a little too conservative, then Abt have it covered: the 2.0 TFSI gets upgraded from 210 hp to 240 hp, with a more frugal offering in the form of a 30 hp-hiked 2.0 TDI model with 170 hp.

But the Abt upgrades span beyond the hood. Abt will happily fit vehicles with their Abt threaded suspension or sports springs, both of which are recommended for optimum power handling. Abt braking and sports braking systems provide deceleration suited to the performance hikes.

'An outstanding basis' for Abt, the sixth-gen new Golf also gets the full treatment by designers for a sporting but 'elegant' look. The enhanced presence is achieved via new front grill, new aprons front and rear (the latter with integrated 4-pipe exhaust), rear spoiler and perhaps principally the huge 18 or 19 inch alloys, available diamond-turned or high-gloss polished.

VW CC Gold Coast Edition at SEMA 2008

The term Goldcoast no doubt comes from the German term Goldküste, which is used to refer to the wealthier neighborhoods in a coastal setting. In the U.S. it is probably taken to mean California. And why not? Who wouldn't want to take a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway in something like this.

VW has tried over the years to take its brand a little up-market. They did so with models such as the Touareg and the Phaeton. This did not always make business sense, since they brushed up against their own Audi premium brand and consumers were a little taken aback about the price tags on what are supposed to be the "people's car". But the cars were great and critics appreciated them.

So VW's latest offering to confuse our sense of their humble roots is the CC which they have taken to SEMA to show off their lux credentials.

And the highlights aren't just the paint job to tie into the "gold" theme. Using DuPont's Pepe Pepper in a tri-coat mix of brown, gold and silver tones the car looks its name. But it is also a real sports sedan, with interior finish names like Latte Machiatto, 19-inch wheels in propeller form, and the engine beneath the bonnet to provide the proper boogie.

The Passat-based CC Gold Coast Edition features a 3.6 liter FSI engine with 280 hp and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque, married to the VW Group's DSG twin-clutch 6-speed automatic gearbox -- a respectable amount of power for such a mid-sized sports sedan.

That 3.6 liter CC will see the streets. But this Gold Coast Edition is eye candy only.

VW Tiguan Styling Package by Caractere

Belgian based VW/Audi tuner Caractere has released first images of styling package for the new VW Tiguan compact crossover SUV. Constructed of polyurethane resin, the body kit consists of a front spoiler (with or without original Acoustic Parking System), rear spoiler, front grille, 1 or 3 piece roof spoiler, wheel arch extensions (10 piece) and 18, 19 or 20-inch Caractere wheels. The kit will be available with a 5 year-warranty in the beginning of 2009

Abt VW Scirocco tuning Package

Oettinger was the first tuner to show a tuning package for the new Scirocco, and now Abt Sportsline is quickly following. The comprehensive package consists of a full body kit, rear exhaust system plus engine and chassis performance upgrades.

On the outside, Abt emphasizes the Scirocco's forward wedged shaped look with a dramatic front bumper fascia, grille, side skirts with two air inlets, roof spoiler, rear wing and rear bumper fascia which accommodates diagonal 4-pipe rear muffler.

For brakes and suspension, Abt access their existing parts inventory for sport lowering springs which drop the ride height by 30mm and Abt's brake kit which includes pads, rotor and calipers. Of course, Abt's own BR or AR alloys in 18 to 20 inch size s are available with a selection of tires and wheel spacers.

Under the bonnet, Abt raises power output for the 1.4 TSI from 160 hp (119 kW) to 200 hp (147 kW) and the 2.0-liter turbo diesel to 170 hp / 125 kW (standard: 140 hp / 103kW). The 2.0 TSI is increased from the standard 200 hp (147 kW) to 240 hp (177 kW).

Available from January 2009, the entire package which includes the body pack, 4-pipe rear muffler, springs and complete wheel set (19 inch AR alloys, diamond-machined and black, plus tyres and wheel spacers) costs a very reasonable 5,990 Euros in Germany.

OETTINGER Volkswagen Scirocco

The new Scirocco is already one of Volkswagen’s best looking vehicles, but it was only a matter of time before tuning firms got to work trying to improve it. With a historical link to Scirocoo’s of the past, it was natural for OETTINGER to come up with a significant reworking of the new model.

Outside the car features an aggressive new body kit with aero flaps for the front splitter and sill extensions. Other changes include a rear diffuser, polished stainless steel exhaust and OETTINGER sport wheels in sizes up to 20”. Ratcheting up the sporting appeal on the interior is carbon fiber trim, stainless steel kick plates and aluminum pedals.

More meaningful changes are under the hood as the company has modified the engine management software to turn out 240 PS from the 2.0L turbo and 200 PS from the 1.4L TSI. In the coming months a tuning package for the 2.0L TSI engine will create 350 PS and 470 Nm. Other performance enhancements include a specially tuned adjustable suspension and larger brakes.

New Spirit Kamei Golf

Photos of the prototype of the Kamei Golf deco to show today.

Volkswagen Fox by RDX Racedesign

The Volkswagen Fox may not be on the top of your list for an aerodynamic make-over, but RDX Racedesign caters for a niche market of Fox fans. RDX designed a new front spoiler with integrated grille, side sills and a new rear apron to give the rather conservative small car a brand new look.

The RDX badgeless front end lends the Fox with a Golf GTI-look while the new Audi S6 daylight running lights are an optional extra. The side sills and rear diffuser match perfectly and RDX has left the rear bumper without tailpipe cut-outs, leaving that to the discretion of their customers.

The body kit is fully TÜV certified and approved and costs just over Euro 615.

Volkswagen Touareg by Hofele

The Volkswagen Touareg may have had a minor facelift last year, but that doesn't mean there isn't any more room for improvement. At least, according to German tuning house Hofele who designed this package for both the pre-facelift and facelifted Touareg.

They fabricated for the Touareg a new body kit consisting of a new front bumper, new rear apron with trapezoidal tailpipes, sides skirts, roof spoiler and removable under ride protection.

This particular package may not include a power boost but it does come with a new 'Power Dome' hood scoop and the car rides on 22 inch Reverso 22 (295/30 R22) wheels. Either a sport springs or ETS module for the air suspension lowers the car by 40mm.