Bilstein B8 Performance Plus (24-178006) Infiniti M35 01/2005- & Volkswagen Cc B7 11/2011-12/2016 / Golf V/VI 10/2003-05/2016 / Jetta III/IV 09/2004-04/2018 / Passat B6/B7 03/2005-12/2020 / Scirocco III 05/2008-11/2017 / Touran 02/2003-05/2015 & Seat Altea 03/2004-07/2015 / Leon 05/2005-08/2013 / Toledo III 04/2004-05/2009 & Skoda Octavia II 02/2004-06/2013 / Superb II 03/2008-05/2015 & Audi A3 Convertible/Sportback 05/2003-05/2013
excl. leveling control - rear axle

Enhance the handling and responsiveness of your vehicle with the Bilstein B8 Performance sports shock absorber, a high-performance damper specifically developed for use with lowering springs and factory sport suspensions. Featuring a shortened design and sport-oriented damping characteristics, the B8 delivers precise vehicle control, improved road holding and a more dynamic driving experience while maintaining everyday usability.

Built on Bilstein's proven gas-pressure technology, the B8 ensures optimal spring preload and consistent damping performance in lowered suspension setups. Whether fitted to a sports saloon, hot hatch, SUV or performance-oriented daily driver, it provides greater stability, sharper steering response and enhanced confidence during spirited driving.

Bilstein combines more than 60 years of original equipment expertise with over 50 years of motorsport experience. Every suspension component is developed and refined through extensive road testing to deliver the renowned Bilstein driving experience, balancing comfort, control and performance in a wide range of driving conditions.

: exceptions apply
Rear axle
gas pressure
monotube
non-spring-bearing shock absorber
upper mount: stem
lower mount: eye
extended length: 564 mm
compressed length: 373 mm
for vehicles without leveling control. Suspension and electronic damping conditions depend on the vehicle version.

Audi
A3 (8P1), 05/2003-08/2012: standard or sports suspension
A3 Convertible (8P7), 04/2008-05/2013: sports suspension
A3 Sportback (8PA), 09/2004-03/2013: sports suspension

Infiniti
M35, 01/2005-: sports suspension

SEAT
Altea (5P1), 03/2004-07/2015: sports suspension
Altea XL (5P5, 5P8), 10/2006-07/2015: sports suspension
Leon (1P1), 05/2005-08/2013: sports suspension
Toledo III (5P2), 04/2004-05/2009: sports suspension

SKODA
Octavia II (1Z3), 02/2004-06/2013: sports suspension
Octavia II Combi (1Z5), 02/2004-06/2013: sports suspension
Superb II (3T4), 03/2008-05/2015: sports suspension
Superb II Estate (3T5), 10/2009-05/2015: sports suspension

Volkswagen
CC B7 (358), 11/2011-12/2016: without leveling control
Golf Hatchback Van (1K1), 11/2003-02/2006: sports suspension
Golf Plus V (5M1, 521), 12/2004-12/2013: sports suspension
Golf Plus Van (521), 01/2009-08/2014: sports suspension
Golf V (1K1), 10/2003-02/2009: sports suspension
Golf V Variant (1K5), 06/2007-01/2013: sports suspension
Golf VI Convertible (517), 03/2011-05/2016: sports suspension
Jetta City Saloon / Jetta City Variant, 09/2006-12/2009: sports suspension
Jetta III (1K2), 09/2004-10/2010: sports suspension
Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2), 04/2010-04/2018: without electronic damping control
Passat Alltrack B7 Variant (365), 01/2012-12/2014: without electronic damping control
Passat B6 (3C2), 03/2005-11/2010: sports suspension
Passat B6 Variant (3C5), 08/2005-10/2011: sports suspension
Passat B7 (362), 08/2010-12/2014: without electronic damping control
Passat B7 (A32, A33), 01/2011-12/2020: without electronic damping control
Passat B7 Estate Van (365), 08/2010-12/2014: sports suspension
Passat B7 Variant (365), 08/2010-12/2015: sports suspension
Passat CC B6 (357), 02/2008-01/2012: sports suspension
Scirocco III (137, 138), 05/2008-11/2017: sports suspension
2.0 R versions: without electronic damping control
Touran (1T1, 1T2), 02/2003-05/2010: sports suspension
Touran (1T3), 05/2010-05/2015: sports suspension
Touran Box Body/MPV (1T1, 1T2), 02/2003-05/2010: sports suspension
Touran Box Body/MPV (1T3), 05/2010-05/2015: sports suspension