Bilstein B8 Performance Plus (35-229919) Audi A3 Convertible/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/B9 08/2014- / Touran 05/2015- & Seat Leon 09/2012- & Skoda Octavia III/IV 11/2012- / Superb III/IV 03/2015- & Cupra Formentor / Leon 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
Front axle
gas pressure
single-tube upside-down
suspension strut
top pin
housing diameter [mm]: 55
PR numbers: G02, G06, G25, G28, G29 and G32. Suspension and electronic damping conditions depend on the vehicle version.

Audi
A3 Allstreet (8YJ), 02/2024-: without electronic damping control
A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF), 09/2012-10/2020: sports suspension or 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 Convertible (8V7, 8VE), 10/2013-10/2020: sports suspension
A3 Saloon (8YS, 8YM), 04/2020-: 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-: standard suspension or 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
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

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 (NZ3), 11/2023-: without electronic damping control
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), 08/2012-10/2021: without electronic damping control
Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5), 04/2013-01/2022: without electronic damping control
Golf VIII (CD1, DA1), 07/2019-: standard suspension or 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 B9 Variant (CJ5), 10/2023-: 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