Volkswagen Bluesport concept is powered by a 180 HP turbodiesel motor mounted amidship. Despite its concept status, VW is promising fairly realistic performance. This includes a 0-60 MPH time of 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 140 MPH. Though not Prius-killing, the 42 MPG combined mileage (we’re guessing in the European cycle) is impressive for a sports car and would surely top any known competitors.
Volkswagen BlueSport Concept - Interior Photo
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The Sponsored by Volkswagen and conceived by designer Klaud Wasiak, Volkswagen Moog concept proposes a new visual and audible language our electric vehicles might have in the near future. The inspiration for the vehicle came from the electronic music, more specifically minimal techno, and the Moog concept suggests how an electric Volkswagen might sound like in future.
The concept is a blend of Volkswagen’s brand philosophies and the characteristics of electronic music and touches the historic path that electronic music took to achieve a successful result. The unique layer of noise underlying electronic music is represented by a random placement of fractals that run underneath the vehicle. Also, the fractals capture the noise and vibrations from the road and convert them into energy to support the o
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Volkswagen E-Lavida concept was designed and developed by Shanghai Volkswagen, it is an electric version of its Chinese-market Lavida sedan which is based on the global Golf. Volkswagen has unveiled at Auto China 2010 in Beijing.
E-Lavida concept is Volkswagen’s first car to be totally designed and produced in China and could be in production by 2013. Available in the China since 2008 the Lavida is based on the Golf MKIV (aka the PQ34 platform). Besides introducing the E-Lavida, Volkswagen outlined their EV (dubbed e-Mobility) strategy for China. In 2013 or 2014, the company will begin producing electric vehicles in China.
According to Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, “The e-mobility strategy for China is perfectly tailored to local needs. Volkswagen will provide its entire Bl
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Dedicated on releasing the full potential of the latest rides on the market and building on their driving pleasure, Mcchip-DKR has now revealed an enhancement programme for the hot hatch VW Golf R. True to its know-how, the tuning specialists at Mcchip have boosted the ride’s output figures from the factory 270 horsepower and 350 Nm to the fresh 315 horsepower and 440 Nm of max torque. This great result is achieved through skillful ECU remap.
Dropping a hint at the Golf R’s upgraded performance, its outfit showcases a sleek set of black shaded 19-inch OZ Ultraleggera rims fitted with high-end sport tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 235/35-19.
Furthermore, the Mcchip-DKR Volkswagen Golf R has tuned suspension that boasts lowered H&R springs.
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MR Car Design decided Winter Edition upgrade program for the Volkswagen Touran, MR Car Design decided to give the Volkswagen Touran a complete stage 1 treatment, modifying both the exterior design and the power of the engine. For this project, MR Car Design used a Volkswagen Touran equipped with a 2.0 TDI diesel engine.
The styling modifications include the white racing stripes and a new set of 19 inch alloy wheels by RC Design in a white finish with Vredestein tires of sizes 235/35 R19. Thus, you can say that they decided to only subtly modify the aspect of the Volkswagen Touran .
Moving on to the technical modifications, MR Car Design decided to install a Stoptech high performance braking system with four piston calipers as well as a sport suspension kit by KW that lowers the ride height by up to 80 millimeters. In terms of performance, the 2.0 TDI engine an ECU (Engine Control Unit) remap which, together with a custom made stainless steel sport exhaust system, manage to push
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What an amazing car! The new supermini Polo GTI is featured with 178 bhp (130 kW) and 184 ft-lbs (249 Nm) of torque means this rear door could have a 0-60mph in less than seven seconds. The New Polo GTI will likely be a tad of a fuel-sipper and the engine is quite small. This fast supermini is available with an immediate-shifting 7 speeds DSG double clutch transmission and a 6-speed for those who like to switch their own mechanism.
The outlook of Polo GTI is similar as Golf GTI like black honeycomb grille wrapped in a red line which unifies seamlessly into the frontage bumper. It also has Alloy wheels, a smooth body kit, red brake calipers, dual exhaust, and signal mirrors. Polo GTI has a pair of bucket seats, aluminum pedals and higher quality interior materials. It competes with current superminis.
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