Bilstein B8 Performance Plus (35-229902) Audi A3 Convertible/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 09/2020- - front 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
BILSTEIN B8 Performance Plus
front axle
gas pressure
single-tube upside-down
suspension strut
upper mount: stem
length 2: 548 mm
strut diameter: 50 mm
PR numbers: G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24, where applicable. Suspension and electronic damping conditions depend on the vehicle version.

Audi
A3 Allstreet (8YJ), 02/2024-: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
A3 (8V1, 8VK), 04/2012-10/2020: without electronic damping control
A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE), 10/2013-10/2020: sports suspension
A3 Saloon (8VS, 8VM), 05/2013-10/2020: sports suspension
A3 Saloon (8YS, 8YM), 04/2020-: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF), 09/2012-10/2020: sports suspension
A3 Sportback (8YA, 8YF), 11/2019-: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Q2 (GAB, GAG), 10/2016-10/2020: without electronic damping control

CUPRA
Leon (KL1, KU1, KUG), 01/2021-: sports suspension
Leon Sportstourer (KL8, KU8, KUD), 09/2020-: sports suspension

SEAT
Leon (5F1), 09/2012-08/2020: sports suspension
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
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), 01/2013-08/2020: sports suspension
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
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
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Octavia IV Combi (NX5, PV5), 11/2019-: sports suspension
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24

Volkswagen
Golf VII (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2), 08/2012-03/2021: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5), 04/2013-03/2021: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf VIII (CD1, DA1), 07/2019-: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf VIII Variant (CG5, DB5), 08/2020-: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf Alltrack VII Variant (BA5, BV5), 12/2014-08/2020: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf Sportsvan VII (AM1, AN1), 02/2014-08/2020: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Jetta VII Saloon (BU3, BU4, BU5), 12/2017-: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf VII Van (5G1, BQ1), 08/2012-03/2017: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24
Golf Van VII Variant (BA5), 04/2013-03/2017: without electronic damping control
PR numbers G01, G07, G16, G21 and G24