ABT is no stranger to Cupra models since they are using VW Group’s platforms and powertrains. The latest example is the Formentor VZ5, Cupra’s most powerful model ever, which was tuned by ABT to offer sportscar-rivaling performance.
The Cupra Formentor VZ5 is a limited-run
variant of the sporty SUV (just 7,000 units will be made) powered by Audi’s
turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. In stock form, the mill produces
385 hp and 480 Nm of torque, sending power to all
four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with the help of the
4Drive system. While those numbers are perfectly fine for a compact-sized hot
hatch, the engine has a lot more potential as proven by the Audi RS3 Sportback.
In that context, ABT Sportsline managed to
extract 444 hp and 530 Nm of torque from the 2.5
TSI. This was achieved with the ABT Power S module specifically calibrated for
the Formentor VZ5. The increased output has a positive effect on performance,
with the tuned vehicle accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds,
slashing 0.3 seconds from the stock vehicle. As described by the tuner, this is
quicker than the base-spec Porsche 911 Carrera. Top speed is also increased to
270 km/h, up from the standard model’s 250 km/h. Visually,
the VZ5 was already sporting dramatic looks thanks to the sculpted body, the
lowered suspension, the vertically-arranged quad exhaust pipes, and the copper
accents. Thus, modifications are limited to a new set of wheels – either the
20-inch Sport GR or the 21-inch Sport HR design finished in black with diamond
polished accents.
ABT is also offering performance upgrades
for the lesser Cupra Formentor with the 2.0 TSI four-cylinder, taking it up to
365 hp.
