Bilstein B8 Performance Plus (35-250869) Volkswagen Beetle 04/2011-07/2019 / Caddy III/IV 03/2004-09/2020 / Golf V 10/2003-08/2014 / Jetta III/IV 09/2004-04/2018 & Seat Altea 03/2004-07/2015 / Leon 05/2005-08/2013 / Toledo III 04/2004-05/2009 & Audi A3 Sportback 05/2003-03/2013 & Skoda Octavia II 02/2004-06/2013 - 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.

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BILSTEIN B8 Performance Plus
front axle
gas pressure
single-tube upside-down
suspension strut
top pin mounting
strut outside diameter [mm]: 50. Suspension conditions depend on the vehicle version.

Audi
A3 (8P1), 05/2003-08/2012: standard suspension
1.2 TSI 04/2010-08/2012
1.4 TFSI 09/2007-08/2012
1.6 05/2003-08/2012
1.6 FSI 08/2003-09/2007
1.6 TDI 05/2009-08/2012
1.6 E-Power 01/2011-08/2012
1.8 T / 1.8 TFSI incl. quattro 08/2006-08/2012
1.9 TDI 05/2003-05/2010
2.0 05/2003-08/2012
A3 Sportback (8PA), 09/2004-03/2013: sports suspension
1.2 TSI 04/2010-03/2013
1.4 TFSI 09/2007-03/2013
1.6 incl. FSI 09/2004-03/2013
1.6 TDI 05/2009-03/2013
1.6 E-Power 01/2011-03/2013
1.8 FSI 08/2006-06/2008
1.8 TFSI incl. quattro 11/2006-03/2013
1.9 TDI 09/2004-05/2010
2.0 09/2004-03/2013
3.2 V6 quattro 09/2004-05/2009

SEAT
Altea (5P1), 03/2004-07/2015: standard suspension
1.2 TSI 04/2010-07/2015
1.4 16V 05/2006-05/2011
1.4 TSI 11/2007-07/2015
1.6 incl. LPG and Multifuel 03/2004-06/2013
1.6 TDI 10/2009-07/2015
1.8 TFSI 01/2007-07/2015
1.9 TDI 04/2004-12/2010
2.0 03/2004-07/2015
Leon (1P1), 05/2005-12/2012: standard suspension
1.2 TSI 02/2010-12/2012
1.4 16V 06/2006-12/2012
1.4 TSI 11/2007-12/2012
1.6 incl. Multifuel and LPG 07/2005-08/2013
1.6 TDI 02/2010-12/2012
1.8 TSI 06/2007-12/2012
1.9 TDI 07/2005-12/2010
2.0 05/2005-12/2012
Toledo III (5P2), 04/2004-05/2009: standard suspension
1.6 10/2004-05/2009
1.8 TFSI 01/2007-05/2009
1.9 TDI 10/2004-05/2009
2.0 04/2004-05/2009

SKODA
Octavia II (1Z3), 02/2004-06/2013: standard suspension
1.2 TSI 02/2010-06/2013
1.4 incl. TSI 05/2004-06/2013
1.6 incl. FSI, Multifuel and LPG 02/2004-06/2013
1.8 TSI 06/2007-06/2013
1.9 TDI 06/2004-12/2010
2.0 02/2004-06/2013
Octavia II Combi (1Z5), 02/2004-06/2013: sports suspension
1.2 TSI 02/2010-04/2013
1.4 incl. TSI 05/2004-06/2013
1.6 incl. FSI, Multifuel and LPG 02/2004-06/2013
1.6 TDI 06/2009-04/2013
1.8 TSI incl. 4x4 06/2007-06/2013
1.9 TDI incl. 4x4 09/2004-12/2010
2.0 incl. TDI, TDI 4x4, FSI and TDI 16V

Volkswagen
Beetle (5C1, 5C2), 04/2011-07/2019: standard suspension
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0
2.5
Beetle Convertible (5C7, 5C8), 04/2011-07/2019: standard suspension
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0
2.5
Caddy III MPV (2KB, 2KJ, 2CB, 2CJ), 03/2004-05/2015: sports suspension
1.2 TSI
1.4
1.6
1.9 TDI
2.0 SDI
2.0 TDI
EcoFuel
BiFuel
TDI 4motion
Caddy III Box Body/MPV (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH), 03/2004-05/2015: sports suspension
1.2 TSI
1.4
1.6
1.9 TDI
2.0 SDI
2.0 TDI
EcoFuel
BiFuel
TDI 4motion
Caddy IV MPV (SAB, SAJ), 05/2015-09/2020: sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI incl. 4motion
Caddy IV Box Body/MPV (SAA, SAH), 05/2015-09/2020: sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI incl. 4motion
Caddy Alltrack IV MPV (SAB), 05/2015-09/2020: sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
1.6 SRE
2.0 TDI incl. 4motion
Caddy Alltrack IV Box Body/MPV (SAA), 05/2015-09/2020: sports suspension
1.0 TSI
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
2.0 TDI incl. 4motion
Golf V (1K1), 10/2003-11/2008: standard suspension
1.4 FSI
1.4 16V
1.4 TSI
1.6 incl. FSI and Multifuel
1.9 TDI incl. 4motion
2.0 incl. TDI, TDI 4motion, GTI, FSI and SDI
2.5
Golf V Variant (1K5), 06/2007-07/2009: standard suspension
1.4 incl. TSI
1.6 incl. Multifuel
1.9 TDI incl. 4motion
2.0 TDI incl. TDI 16V and TFSI
2.5
Golf Plus V (5M1, 521), 01/2005-12/2013: sports suspension
1.2 TSI
1.4 incl. FSI and TSI
1.6 incl. FSI and Multifuel
1.6 TDI
1.9 TDI
2.0 incl. TDI and FSI
Golf Hatchback Van (1K1), 11/2003-02/2006: standard suspension
TDI
Golf Plus Van (521), 01/2009-08/2014: sports suspension
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI
1.6 TDI
2.0 TDI
Jetta III (1K2), 09/2004-10/2010: standard suspension
1.4 TSI
1.6 incl. FSI and Multifuel
1.9 TDI
2.0
2.5
2.8 VR6
Jetta IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2), 04/2010-04/2018: without electronic damping control
1.2 TSI
1.4 TSI incl. Hybrid
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
2.0
2.5
Jetta City Saloon, 09/2006-12/2009: 2.0
Jetta City Variant, 09/2006-12/2009: 2.0