APR Tuning Products for the Volkswagen B6 Passat
The all-new fifth-generation Passat (B5 platform) was launched in 1996 in Europe and 1998 in North America. It was significant in that it shared a platform with the Audi A4 (1995 onwards), using the classic "overhung" longitudinally mounted engine with front-wheel drive. This harked back to the first and second generation Passats, which were based on the Audi 80 (the A4 is an extension of the 80 line).
Styling-wise, the Passat introduced a new design language, first seen on the Concept 1 concept car, for the latest generation of Volkswagens and this was evident with the Mark IV Golf, Bora and Mark IV Polo. The curvy lines, heavily raked windscreens, and smooth underpinnings helped give the B5 Passat an incredibly low coefficient of drag, rated at 0.27 (sedan model). The drag coefficient is lower than many sports cars, and even bests the latest design of the C6 Chevrolet Corvette, rated at 0.29.
The car featured four-link front suspension, designed to eliminate torque steering. Four-wheel drive was later introduced as an option, using a Torsen AWD system, which helps avoid loss of traction on slick surfaces. This was the same Torsen AWD system as Audi used in the A4 and A6. Power came from a 1.8 L turbocharged 150-hp 4-cylinder engine, or a 2.8 L 30-valve 190 hp V6 (not to be confused with the earlier VR6).
The 1.8 L engine in the Passat and Audi A4 has a lower oil capacity than transverse applications of the same engine (4.6 quarts in transverse, 4.3 quarts longitudinal), and may suffer from oil sludge problems as a result, if not changed at regular intervals with full synthetic oils. Two transmission options were available: a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic.
APR's sole mission is to engineer only the highest quality tuning solutions for Audi vehicles, ensuring the enthusiast the ultimate driving experience, while consistently providing the enthusiast the ultimate in customer care and support.
Because we are the best at what we do. There are several reasons to GO APR over other companies. First, we are the only VW aftermarket design firm in the US with engineers on staff. Second, we only tune VAG + Porsche vehicles. Third, we have completely reverse-engineered the entire Bosch Motronic system. We can safely say that we probably know the system better than anyone in the world (except Bosch, of course). Finally, we always strive to provide the best customer service and support possible.
| APR 3.0" High Flow Exhaust Packages | click to show details [+] |
Exhausts and intercoolers are shipped for a $50 flat rate.
 APR's B6 Passat Exhaust is a stainless steel, 3.0" mandrel bent, turbo-back exhaust. Unlike most other aftermarket exhausts, the APR exhaust is a full exhaust from the turbocharger back. The APR downpipe features a high-flowing 100-cell metal high flow catalyst. This exhaust is very quiet and simply changes the tone of the exhaust to a deep, unobtrusive sound. With TIG welding, fully stainless construction, and CNC'ed hangers, you will not find a higher quality system on the market. All APR exhausts come with a full lifetime warranty, and all are fully polished with the APR logo acid etched on each tip. Each system has an elegant badge identifying the system and the manufacture date. On the Passat, the stock exhaust is almost 2.5" and flows very well even on a chipped car. Simply adding an exhaust to a stock or chipped 2.0T does not make a very big gain over the stock setup. Unlike the 1.8T, because of the new engine management (ME9) and FSI, there are substantial gains that can be seen by making a software change after adding the exhaust. With APR exhaust-specific software, peak gains of 18hp and 20lb-ft can be seen. At some RPM's, these gains are as high as 22hp and 25lb-ft. APR exhaust-specific software is available for free for all APR ECU Upgrade customers. APR is working hard to bring you a full lineup of products for the Passat. Whether for street or track use we will have the right application for you! |
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Exhausts and intercoolers are shipped for a $50 flat rate.
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Show your APR pride with our APR Tuned badges. Our badges have a polished chrome finish to keep a factory-like look over the years. The badge is approximately 2 3/4" long and 1 1/2" tall, and nicely replaces the stock engine designation badge on the back of the car. |
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