With its Abt-Audi TT-R, Abt Sportsline has won the title in the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), which was the biggest success in the history of the company. And according to the corporate motto “From the race track to the street”, the world’s leading tuning company for makes of the Volkswagen-concern has created a new highlight off the track as well: the Abt TT-limited II. “We want to give people the pure motorsport feeling for road use”, says managing director and DTM-driver Christian Abt. The result incorporates pure passion with 195 kW (265 hp), quattro drive and a fascinating sport package. Click here to read more.. »




When it launched its new S80 luxury sedan in 2006, Volvo introduced an ultra-compact and efficient 3.2-L inline six-cylinder engine. With characteristic dedication to safety and functionality, Volvo engineered the 16 to fit transversely into the engine compartment, noting that a transverse configuration helps reduce the risk of engine penetration into the passenger compartment in the event of an impact, and also conserves body length to facilitate a roomier, more comfortable passenger
compartment. “Our objective was to reduce engine size, improve performance, and enhance occupant safety,” stated Lief Settergren, S80 Product Manager, Volvo Cars of North America.

