Just been reading about the new polo r,not out yet but will be derived from the wrc version 1.6 two turbo engine with 200bhp plus and four wheel drive sounds great maybe something that could be on a par with g40 performance with all the benefits of a modern car. 0-60 just over 6 seconds is what's estimated. If tuned up could be a real rocket.
Just wondered people's thoughts on it and if any one had any insider information on what the release date of it's going to be or the price category it will fall in?
If they do it it will be held back as they never want anything showing the Golf up. Doubt it would be 4 wheel drive either as even the Scirocco R is two wheel drive. Would be interesting to see what spec is released, the new Polo Gti's are really growing on me.
They made a 4wd Audi a1 and that's the same chassis so I don't see why not. Hopefully they are it would be nice to see the polo out of te shadow of it's bigger brother as you sag I realy like the new shape of them aswell.
hmm could be a 4wd homologation thing for the WRC. Although they have never done it with the Fabia and it's all the same platform.
The new Polo R is expected to arrive in time for Volkswagen's new WRC rally campaign. That suggests an on-sale date in 2012 or 2013.
Internally, the car has been referred to as Polo R20, but following the downsizing mantra and tumbling engine capacities, it will in fact be badged Polo R. That's the same nomenclature as the Golf R.
It will be a hot hatch positioned above the Polo GTI, and - to cement the link to the Polo R WRC - it will pack a range of tech, including 4WD, dual-clutch gearbox and a high-output turbo engine.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/VW-Polo-R-2013-the-extra-strong-Polo/
and
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/VW-Polo-R-WRC-2011-Volkswagen-enters-the-WRC/
yea car magazine was where i read the article
I LOVE the new polo, The gay gearchange is what puts me off, I don't care if it's quicker changing gear, I'm not 90, I like manuals.
Never knew they were planning an R Polo. Looks good.
On a side note, does anyone tune the 1.4 Turbo supercharged lumps yet? Anyone put one of them in an older Polo?
just thought id update this with a video of the rally testing they are currently doing looks good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZtZExauRgs
saw this a little while back, absolutely awesome!
You fancy doing this to my girlfriends car? Making it into a wrc?
Quote from: SamG40 on October 20, 2011, 12:42:08 PM
If they do it it will be held back as they never want anything showing the Golf up. Doubt it would be 4 wheel drive either as even the Scirocco R is two wheel drive. Would be interesting to see what spec is released, the new Polo Gti's are really growing on me.
By the looks of it, it is 4wd drive.
the wrc version is being tested by carlos sainz! don't know if he's the official vw driver.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZtZExauRgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdz5GioVA1U&feature=watch_response
it seems to be a hell of a car, almost as good as a G40 ;D
According to top gear the 222BHP Polo-R is only 2wd :(
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volkswagen-polo-r-wrc-street-concept-worthersee-2012-05-17
But apparently the 251BHP Audi A1 IS 4wd. shame it has that really gay body on it :(
(http://www.contracthireandleasing.com/cms-images/Audi-A1-Quattro-rear.jpg)