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Bluespark performance for your Volkswagen

Volkswagen dates back to 1932 where it was state owned under the National Socialist Party as part of the German Labour Front. The formation of Volkswagen was part of Hitler's pet project was the development and mass production of an affordable yet still speedy vehicle that could sell for less than 1,000 Reich marks. It was to become "The People's Car". The first car for the new venture was haled with the start of WW II when factories were used in the German war effort. After the war ended, with the factory in ruins, the Allies would make Volkswagen the focus of their attempts to resuscitate the German auto industry. By 1949 the company was re-formed as a trust controlled by the West German government.

One of the most iconic cars produced by VW, the Beetle, hardly changed in design since 1935. In the 1960's Volkswagen became the top-selling auto import in the United States. By 1972 the Beetle surpassed the longstanding worldwide production record of 15 million vehicles, set by Ford Motor Company’s legendary Model T. The 1970's also brought about a change in the fundamental design of VW cars. The launch of the Passat, Scirocco, Golf, and Polo saw a chance from round shape and air-cooled, flat-four, rear-mounted engine to front-wheel drive, and water-cooled engines. Volkswagen continued to grow, adding manufactures such as Audi and Seat to their banner.

Though the 80's and 90's Volkswagen became synonymous with German car manufactures. Having a reputation for good build quality and reliability. A second generation Golf won Car of the Year in 1985 with Volkswagen climbing The J.D. Power buyer satisfaction ratings to eighth place. VW added a turbocharger to their 1.6 diesel engine resulting in better performance and improved MPG.The ‘TD’ then became the ‘TDI’ when direct injection technology came on stream in 1991. A third generation Golf was launched in 1992 and won European Car of the Year. In 1994 VW launched a concept car called "Concept One". This was a "retro"-theme based on the original Beetle. Such was the positive response to to this, a New Beetle was developed for production. The end of the 90's would bring about a fourth generation Golf and the launch of a new City Car in the Lupo.

Volkswagen then switched their attention to controlling the pressure and timing of fuel input with its pump-injector or ‘Pumpe Düse’ engine in 2000. The key component of the PD TDi was its piezoelectric injectors which allowed far more precise control of injection timing and fuel delivery. VW finally caved in an adopted a common rail design from 2009. Volkswagen eventually added a SUV to their range of cars in 2002 with the introduction of the Touareg. They would later add the Tiguan, a compact crossover in 2007. In 2015 The United States Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice of violation of the Clean Air Act to VW, starting the Volkswagen emissions scandal, more commonly known as "Dieselgate"

Abarth 500/595 Tuning Box:

In Europe these cars are all fitted with the 1.4 T-Jet engine, whereas for the American market they are fitted with the Multiair engine. The earlier Abarth 500 models were available with 135PS from the factory, with the esseesse kit available to boost power to 160PS. Later, factory 160PS models were made available, all still based upon the same 1.4 T-jet engine with the IHI turbo. On all engines with the IHI turbo we can increase power to around 172PS and 285NM torque. Beyond this power level, the factory IHI turbo begins to struggle to deliver. In 2012 the model range was extended to include a 180PS version of the 1.4 T-Jet. This uses a Garrett 1446 turbocharger in place of the IHI unit. Unfortunately, as standard in the lower rpm range this engine runs quite lean as standard and cannot be tuned with our standard Abarth tuning box. We currently have a unit in development for this engine that changes fuelling and boost pressure. Please contact us to be added to the mailing list for updates.

Abarth Punto Tuning Chip:

In 2007 the Abarth Grande Punto was released, with a factory output of 155PS. The essesse kit released for this car gives it uprated brakes, suspension and an upgrade to 180PS. 2010 saw the release of the Abarth Punto Evo, with a factory output of 165PS again with an essesse kit offering a 180PS upgrade. For all these models we can offer an upgrade to 195PS and 320Nm Torque.

Abarth 124 Spider Tuning Box:

With a longitudinally mounted 1.4 T-Jet engine and a Limited Slip Diff as standard the Abarth 124 Spider is a great car straight from the factory. We can get great results from this engine, taking it from the standard 170PS to 196PS.

If you are interested in seeing what Bluespark can do for your Abarth please use the vehicle selector at the top of this page to choose your car.