After taking care of the standard seventh-gen Golf and the GTI version, German tuner, ABT Sportsline, decided to do the same with the GTD version.
It’s no surprise that the updates offered for the GTD version are nearly identical to the ones offered in the standard version and include updates to the exterior and some extra horses under the hood.
Most of the work was made under the hood where the tuner installed its ABT Power kit that increases the four-cylinder's output up to a total of 210 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque - up from the standard 184 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque.
To give the Golf the look to match the added power, ABT Sportsline also offers an aerodynamic kit and a set of aftermarket wheels. Also, for a better engine sound, the rear pipes were replaced with new ones.
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2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD by ABT Sportsline
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- Model: 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD by ABT Sportsline
- Engine/Motor: inline-4
- Horsepower: 210
- Torque: 317
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Volkswagen Golf GTD by ABT Sportsline in Detail
In order to make the Golf GTD look more powerful, ABT also offers a series of exterior upgrades. There is a new front spoiler, a new rear skirt and new side skirts. To help boost the GTD's assertive look, there is a new front grille - a must for any ABT update - new headlight covers, a new trunk lid attachment and new mirror caps.
Customers can choose between 18- or 19-inch light-alloy wheels wrapped in sports tires. The kit is all wrapped up with a new rear exhaust system that improves the note the engine emits.