Bilstein B8 Performance Plus (24-229920) Audi A3 Saloon/Sportback 04/2012- / Q2 10/2016-10/2020 & Volkswagen Golf VII/VIII 08/2012- & Seat Leon 09/2012- & Skoda Octavia III/IV 11/2012- & Cupra Leon 01/2021- - 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.

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BILSTEIN B8 Performance Plus
rear axle
gas pressure
monotube
shock absorber does not carry a spring
bottom eye and top pin mounting
rigid axle. PR number and suspension conditions depend on the vehicle version.

Audi
A3 (8V1, 8VK), 04/2012-10/2020: rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TFSI 07/2016-12/2017
1.2 TFSI 02/2013-08/2016
1.4 TFSI 04/2012-08/2016
1.4 TSI 05/2014-12/2017
1.5 TFSI 05/2017-12/2017
1.6 TDI 10/2012-10/2020
1.8 TFSI 04/2012-08/2016
2.0 TDI 04/2012-10/2020
2.0 TFSI 05/2016-12/2017
A3 Allstreet (8YJ), 02/2024-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
35 TDI
35 TFSI Mild Hybrid
35 TFSI
40 TFSI e
40 TFSI quattro
A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM), 05/2013-10/2020: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TFSI 07/2016-10/2020
1.2 TFSI 10/2013-08/2016
1.4 TFSI 05/2013-10/2020
1.4 TSI 05/2014-10/2020
1.5 TFSI 05/2017-10/2018
1.6 TDI 09/2013-10/2020
1.8 TFSI 05/2013-10/2020
2.0 TDI 05/2013-10/2020
2.0 TFSI 11/2015-10/2020
30 TDI
30 TFSI
35 TDI
35 TFSI
40 TFSI 07/2018-10/2020
A3 Saloon (8YS, 8YM), 04/2020-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
30 TDI
30 TFSI incl. Mild Hybrid
35 TDI
35 TFSI incl. Mild Hybrid
40 TFSI
A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF), 09/2012-10/2020: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TFSI 07/2016-10/2020
1.2 TFSI 05/2013-08/2016
1.4 TFSI 09/2012-10/2020
1.4 TSI 05/2014-10/2020
1.5 TFSI 05/2017-10/2018
1.6 TDI 10/2012-10/2020
1.8 TFSI 09/2012-08/2016
40 TFSI 03/2014-12/2015
2.0 TDI 09/2012-10/2020
2.0 TFSI 02/2015-10/2020
30 TDI
30 TFSI
35 TDI
35 TFSI
40 TFSI 07/2018-10/2020
A3 Sportback (8YA, 8YF), 11/2019-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
30 TDI
30 TFSI incl. Mild Hybrid
35 TDI
35 TFSI incl. Mild Hybrid
40 TFSI
Q2 (GAB, GAG), 10/2016-10/2020: rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TFSI

CUPRA
Leon (KL1, KU1, KUG), 01/2021-: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.5 eTSI
1.5 TSI
2.0 TSI incl. VZ
2.0 TDI
Leon Sportstourer (KL8, KU8, KUD), 06/2021-: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.5 eTSI
1.5 TSI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI

SEAT
Leon (5F1), 09/2012-08/2020: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.0 TSi
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 Cupra incl. Cupra R
2.0 TSI
Leon (KL1, KLG), 11/2019-: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI incl. Mild Hybrid
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI incl. eTSI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
Leon Hatchback Van (5F1), 09/2012-08/2020: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 Cupra
Leon SC (5F5), 01/2013-08/2018: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 Cupra
Leon Sportstourer (KL8, KLD), 03/2020-: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI incl. Mild Hybrid
1.5 TSI incl. eTSI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI
2.0 TFSI
Leon ST (5F8), 09/2012-08/2020: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.0 TSi
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 Cupra
2.0 TSI
Leon ST Estate Van (5F8), 04/2013-08/2020: rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TFSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 Cupra

SKODA
Octavia III (5E3, NL3, NR3), 11/2012-10/2020: rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI incl. RS
2.0 TSI incl. RS
Octavia III Combi (5E5, 5E6), 11/2012-10/2020: rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6 SRE
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI incl. RS
2.0 TSI
Octavia IV (NX3, NN3, PV3), 01/2020-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI incl. e-TEC
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI incl. e-TEC and eTSI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI incl. RS and 4x4
2.0 TSI incl. 4x4
Octavia IV Combi (NX5, PV5), 11/2019-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
sports suspension
1.0 TSI incl. e-TEC
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI incl. e-TEC and eTSI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI incl. RS
2.0 TSI RS

Volkswagen
Golf VII (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2), 08/2012-03/2021: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI incl. MultiFuel
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI incl. GTD
2.0 GTI
Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5), 04/2013-03/2021: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI incl. MultiFuel
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6
1.8 TSI
2.0 TDI incl. GTD
Golf VIII (CD1, DA1), 07/2019-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI incl. eTSI
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI incl. eTSI
2.0 TDI incl. GTD
2.0 GTI
2.0 TSI
Golf VIII Variant (CG5, DB5), 08/2020-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI incl. eTSI
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI incl. eTSI
2.0 TDI
Golf Sportsvan VII (AM1, AN1), 02/2014-08/2020: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI incl. MultiFuel
1.5 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6
2.0 TDI
Jetta VII Saloon (BU3, BU4, BU5), 12/2017-: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI
2.0 GLI
350 TSI
Golf VII Van (5G1, BQ1), 08/2012-03/2017: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
2.0 GTD
2.0 GTI
2.0 TDI incl. 4motion
Golf Van VII Variant (BA5), 04/2013-03/2017: PR number 0N1
rigid axle
without electronic damping control
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
2.0 TDI