B&B Tuning makes the VW Eos wear a straight jacket

[Elmo187]

Source: Motor Authority

Volkswagen's Eos is something of a misfit - more luxurious than most of VW's lineup, but not as nice as the A5 Cabrio, and not quite powerful enough from the factory to run with the likes of the Mercedes and BMW competition. But it's definitely a step ahead of most of the American and Japanese offerings. B&B have recognized this and come up with a tuning program to give the Eos the 'go' to match its 'show'.

Four levels of tune are available, from moderately serious (360hp/265kW) to completely insane (500hp/368kW), with intermediary steps of 400hp (294kW) and 450hp (331kW) for those wanting something in between. The power comes by way of an upgraded intercooler and turbo setup, new injectors, higher flow fuel pump and a re-tune.

It's hard to imagine the need for 500hp in an Eos, but with figures like 0-62mph (100km/h) in 4.2 seconds and 0-124mph (200km/h) in 13.5 seconds with a top speed of 191mph (308km/h) it's not so much need as it is want.

To help rein in all that power, B&B has also fitted a range up handling upgrades including an adjustable coilover kit and custom six or eight-piston brakes. Wrapping sticky rubber around 18in or 19in wheels helps keep the shiny side up, and a full Caractere body kit - B&B's partner in tuning - helps dress the car up to match its new-found power.

bit too much power for the front wheels? i think so.

[S POWRD]

.... You're telling me you've NEVER heard of a 500 HP Cobalt SS, Eclipse GS-T, VR6-T, SRT-4, etc etc???

But yeah, I see no point in adding that much power to a WWD (Wrong-wheel drive) car.

[Elmo187]

i've heard of every one of those with over 500hp....but the thing is, they were all race cars.

[Wagon Mafia]

Nah i don't think so.... 500hp still tons of fun. FWD RWD or AWD It's still tons of fun.

[S POWRD]

i've heard of every one of those with over 500hp....but the thing is, they were all race cars.

 I know of at least one of each of those running around the Columbus area owned by just regular ol doods who drive the poop outa them

[LSixer]

I tend to agree its too much firepower for front wheel drive. I cannot say that with a lot of conviction thoug, I am still coming from the old sk00l rear drive American muscle. I know technology has come a long way to make this a viable option, Im just not up to date on it.

[AllBlack05S]

friend of mine was running 400whp to the front in his dd Mini until some bad gas melted a piston. (He is currently rebuilding to 600whp.) Also saw 2 in the 400+ range (one is 500) over the weekend in Vegas. Both daily driven.

There is no such thing as too much power. There is only too much throttle.