ABT Sportsline has now launched an aerodynamic body
kit for the facelifted van. Updates consist of front-skirt and grille add-ons,
new side skirts that suit both wheelbase lengths of the vehicle, rear diffuser
that incorporates four glossy tailpipes, and a roof wing.
‘ABT’ badges have been added to the grille
and tailgate and rounding out the visuals are new aftermarket wheels available
in two designs. The DR and GR series rims, sized 8.5×19 inches and 9×20 inches,
respectively, can be had in diamond machined finish or glossy black with
diamond machined flange.
For the suspension, the tuner turned to
Bilstein, which gave the T6.1 an adjustable kit that makes gives it a more
aggressive stance. The front and rear ends can be lowered between 40 and 70 mm, but if you want something simpler, the ABT suspension springs
(currently under development) will, perhaps, suit your needs better.
As for the power upgrades, these target
the 2.0-liter TDI and lift the output from 199 PS to 223 PS with peak torque increasing from 450 to 490 Nm. The lesser version of the oil burner can also be equipped with the
tuner’s engine control unit for extra muscle. The result is 180 PS and 400 Nm of torque, up from a stock 150 PS and 340 Nm.
