Volkswagen BlueSport

Volkswagen BlueSport has been premiered at the NAIAS in Detroit. Powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder TDI engine, Volkswagen BlueSport may develops 132 kW / 180 PS at 4,200 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm.

Volkswagen BlueSport is a compact roadster which uses a 6-speed direct shift gearbox to transfer the power of the engine to a Rear-wheel drive system.

Volkswagen BlueSport may reach its top speed at 140 mph / 226 km/h. This latest concept from German manufacturer have acceleration time 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Volkswagen BlueSport also comes with a fuel consumption of 4.3 liter/100 km / 55 mpg and a CO2 emissions level of 113 g/km.

Volkswagen BlueSport has been displayed at NAIAS wearing a Flex Silver exterior color and an orange fabric convertible top and aims to be a reflection of modern carmaking.

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Volkswagen Golf Plus VI

Volkswagen Golf Plus VI has been presented by VW at the Bologna Motor Show. Volkswagen Golf Plus VI comes with four new turbo-diesel engines (66 kW/90 PS to 103 kW/140 PS) and five gasoline engines (59 kW/80 PS to 118 kW/160 PS).

Volkswagen Golf Plus VI will replace the conventional automatic transmission with 6-speed and 7-speed dual clutch transmissions (DSG). With keeping the same styling as the newly introduced Volkswagen Golf VI, this car features a newly designed front and rear end with a new side profile and roof rails.

Volkswagen Golf Plus VI will be offered in three trim levels Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Volkswagen Golf Plus VI also comes with new technologies include: Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, Rearview camera, Park Assist, and Visual Parking Assistant.

Volkswagen Golf Plus VI model will have its market launch in March 2009. But there’s no information announced yet about the Volkswagen Golf Plus VI price.

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Volkswagen Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck

Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck has been unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show. Powered by a 5.5-litre V12 diesel engine, Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck may develops 550 hp and 625 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine of Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck is coupled with a gearbox operated by steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck will race in its inaugural event at the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class.

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