The KONI 8745 1081 is a Special Active series front McPherson strut for the 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat and 2012-2017 Volkswagen Passat CC. It is a red painted, twin-tube, low pressure gas charged strut that uses KONI's patented FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology, which reacts to road inputs automatically in fractions of a second with no electronics. It smooths out bumps and rough roads while firming up during cornering and body roll. It has no manual adjuster. It is sold individually.
Specifications:
- Brand: KONI
- Series: Special Active (8745 series)
- Position: Front
- Type: McPherson strut
- Construction: Twin-tube, low pressure gas charged
- Damping: FSD (Frequency Selective Damping), reacts automatically to road inputs, no electronics
- Finish: Red paint
- KONI Instruction Sheet: 1027 45 14 88
- Sold as: Each
- Part Number: 8745 1081
Vehicle Applications
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat
- 2013 Volkswagen Passat
- 2014 Volkswagen Passat
- 2015 Volkswagen Passat
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- 2017 Volkswagen Passat
- 2018 Volkswagen Passat
- 2019 Volkswagen Passat
- 2020 Volkswagen Passat
- 2021 Volkswagen Passat
- 2022 Volkswagen Passat
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC
- 2013 Volkswagen Passat CC
- 2014 Volkswagen Passat CC
- 2015 Volkswagen Passat CC
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat CC
- 2017 Volkswagen Passat CC
FAQ
What vehicles does the KONI 8745 1081 fit?
The KONI 8745 1081 is a front McPherson strut for the 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat and the 2012-2017 Volkswagen Passat CC.
Does the KONI 8745 1081 have an adjuster?
No. The 8745 1081 has no manual adjuster. Its FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) valving reacts to road inputs automatically, with no electronics.
Is the KONI 8745 1081 a strut or a shock?
The 8745 1081 is a front McPherson strut.
Is the KONI 8745 1081 sold as a pair?
No. The 8745 1081 is sold individually, so order two for both front corners.

