Chassis: More pizzazz for the VW up! GTI
With the VW up! GTI, VW is continuing the GTI myth in the small car segment. With the ST-X coilover suspension, ST suspensions is now giving the 115-hp runabout even more sportiness. The low pitching and rolling movements of the body are further reduced and the car lies more firmly on the road. In the [...]
The low pitch and roll of the body ex works is further reduced and the car sits more firmly on the road. Compared with the other VW up! models, this infinitely variable adjustment range corresponds to a lowering of around 30 to 60 millimeters. Even with a full load, the dampers operate with a sporty characteristic curve and ensure an optimum balance between everyday suitability and sportiness.
Lowering is not a problem depending on your wishes
Within the scope of the parts certificate, the KW-manufactured coilover suspension allows stepless lowering of 25 to 45 millimeters on the drive axle and 20 to 45 millimeters on the rear axle. The catalog price is 950 francs. In addition to the ST-X coilover suspension, which provides even more direct handling with residual comfort, lowering springs are also available. The range is rounded off with ST springs (from 251 francs), which allow lowering by ten millimeters.
