VW Passat: Tuned by B&B!

Monday, February 20, 2006

German tuner B&B reworked the VW Passat and released new performance enhancement kits.

In addition to its usual roster of custom wheels and aero kits, B&B is offering several stages of engine modifications for the Passat's 2.0-liter turbo engine, which can bump output from 240 horsepower to 250, 286 or 300 hp.

B&B replaces the stock turbocharger on the engine with a larger B&B unit and further modifies the cooling, injection, induction, and electronic control systems to boost power. A special exhaust system with larger pipes and high-performance racing catalysts is also fitted.

The performance boost is impressive. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph drops below 6 seconds, and top speed climbs to more than 160 mph.