Bilstein B8 Performance Plus (24-229937) Audi A3 Saloon/Sportback 04/2012- / Q2 10/2016-10/2020 / TT Roadster 07/2014- & Volkswagen Arteon 03/2017-12/2024 / Golf VII/VIII 08/2012- / Passat B8 08/2014-03/2024 / Touran 05/2015- & Seat Leon 09/2012- & Skoda Octavia III/IV 11/2012- / Superb III/IV 03/2015- & Cupra Formentor / Leon 2020-
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
length: 657 mm
multi-link axle
PR number 0N4. For vehicles without leveling control and, depending on vehicle version, without electronic damping control. Suspension and PR number conditions depend on the vehicle version.

Audi
A3 Allstreet (8YJ), 02/2024-: without electronic damping control
A3 (8V1, 8VK), 04/2012-10/2020: without electronic damping control
A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM), 05/2013-10/2020: sports suspension
A3 Saloon (8YS, 8YM), 04/2020-: without electronic damping control
A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF), 09/2012-10/2020: sports suspension
S3 quattro versions: without electronic damping control
A3 Sportback (8YA, 8YF), 11/2019-: without electronic damping control
Q2 (GAB, GAG), 10/2016-10/2020: without electronic damping control
TT (FV3, FVP), 07/2014-: without electronic damping control
TT Roadster (FV9, FVR), 11/2014-: without electronic damping control

CUPRA
Formentor (KM7, KMP), 07/2020-: without electronic damping control
Leon (KL1, KU1, KUG), 01/2021-: sports suspension
without electronic damping control
Leon Sportstourer (KL8, KU8, KUD), 09/2020-: sports suspension

SEAT
Leon (5F1), 09/2012-08/2020: sports suspension
Leon ST (5F8), 09/2012-08/2020: sports suspension
Leon SC (5F5), 01/2013-08/2018: sports suspension
Leon (KL1, KLG), 11/2019-: sports suspension
Leon Sportstourer (KL8, KLD), 03/2020-: sports suspension
Leon Hatchback Van (5F1), 05/2015-08/2020: sports suspension
Leon ST Estate Van (5F8), 10/2013-08/2020: sports suspension

SKODA
Octavia III (5E3, NL3, NR3), 11/2012-10/2020: without electronic damping control
Octavia III Combi (5E5, 5E6), 11/2012-10/2020: without electronic damping control
Octavia IV (NX3, NN3, PV3), 01/2020-: sports suspension
Octavia IV Combi (NX5, PV5), 11/2019-: sports suspension
Superb III (3V3), 03/2015-06/2024: sports suspension
Superb III Estate (3V5), 03/2015-06/2024: sports suspension
Superb IV Estate (NZ5), 11/2023-: without electronic damping control

Volkswagen
Arteon (3H7, 3H8), 03/2017-12/2024: without electronic damping control
Arteon Shooting Brake (3H9), 06/2020-12/2024: without electronic damping control
Golf VII (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2), 08/2012-03/2021: without electronic damping control
exceptions apply
Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5), 04/2013-03/2021: without electronic damping control
Golf VIII (CD1, DA1), 07/2019-: without electronic damping control
Golf VIII Variant (CG5, DB5), 08/2020-: without electronic damping control
Golf Alltrack VII Variant (BA5, BV5), 12/2014-08/2020: without electronic damping control
Golf Sportsvan VII (AM1, AN1), 02/2014-08/2020: without electronic damping control
Jetta VII Saloon (BU3, BU4, BU5), 12/2017-: without electronic damping control
Passat B8 (3G2, CB2), 08/2014-03/2024: without electronic damping control
Passat B8 Variant (3G5, CB5), 08/2014-03/2024: without electronic damping control
Passat Alltrack B8 Variant (3G5, CB5), 05/2015-03/2024: without electronic damping control
Touran (5T1), 05/2015-: without electronic damping control
Golf VII Van (5G1, BQ1), 08/2012-03/2017: without electronic damping control
Golf Van VII Variant (BA5), 04/2013-03/2017: without electronic damping control