new polo R

[lance]

http://www.4wheelsnews.com/vw-polo-r-confirmed-for-2012/

i like how it looks. bout time vw went a bit nuts again.
says twin turbo but amguessing its just the twin charged engine.

[Alex]

It's a nice thought, but it's not true. I spoke to the VW UK Press Office about this before Christmas and they've 100% confirmed the R badge won't go on anything smaller than a Golf.

[benh999]

yup the new polo is coming equipped with the twin charged 170ps engine.

[vwmk3jon]

i've heard of the twin charged lump being tuned to 227bhp already so give it a year or so and i bet 250bhp will be easy obtainable. Now whos gonna be first to drop one into a G40 shell?

[jez1272gt]

Would be pretty sweet i recon... a mini golf/scirroco R... hmm to me that sounds like possible potential!

[Alex]

Yeah VW may only give us the Polo GTI as the range topper, but give it a few months and people will be building Polo GTIs faster than the Golf or Scirocco R.

[Yoof]

Officially it's a 7-speed DSG 180hp 1.4 TSi engine (twin charged- not twin turbo).

Should make a fun little car!

[hayesey]

7-speed? what the fuck?  Why does a car need that many gears?  You'll be spending all the time constantly changing from gear to gear, they'll be all too close unless it's geared for speed of about 250mph.

It wont be long before cars get like mountain bikes with 21 gears etc...

[Alex]

Here's the official press release from Volkswagen UK:

FAST, CLEAN AND SHARPER THAN EVER: NEW POLO GTI UNVEILED

The new Polo GTI has been unveiled, promising to be the fastest, most focussed and cleanest performance Polo yet produced.

The original performance variant of the Polo was unveiled in 1986 in the form of the G40 Coupé – a car that mixed a fast-revving, 113 PS, supercharged engine with a low kerbweight and sharpened responses.

Fast forward 24 years and the new Polo GTI bears similarities with the G40.  At its heart is a 1.4-litre TSI engine that uses a supercharger from idle through to 3,000 rpm at which point the turbocharger cuts in to provide boost.  The result is an output of 180 PS at 6,200 rpm and 184 lbs ft of torque from 2,000 rpm which, when aligned with a 1,184 kg kerbweight, allows the Polo GTI to accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 142 mph.

Despite a keen focus on performance, the new Polo GTI is capable of delivering 47 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 139 g/km of CO2.

The TSI engine is linked to a compact seven-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox that channels drive through the front axle.  In addition, the Polo GTI is fitted with the XDS differential, an electronic cross-axle traction control system for improved traction and handling.  The XDS system is a functional extension of the electronic limited slip differential (EDL) which is a part of the standard ESP system.

In order to sharpen responses, the Polo GTI is fitted with new springs and dampers which results in a 15 mm lower ride height than the conventional Polo.

Like its Golf GTI sibling, the Polo GTI features significant aesthetic changes.  A new front bumper featuring a deep airdam is joined by a honeycombe grille element with horizontal red strips and a simple GTI badge.  New headlight units complete with the option of LED running lights lend the Polo GTI an imposing new look.

Further back, a subtle sill extension wraps around the lower edge of the body while at the back a new rear bumper features a small diffuser and a pair of chrome-tipped exhausts.  The Polo badge is replaced by a simple 'GTI' version.

Finally, a set of 17-inch wheels identical to those fitted to the Golf GTI are fitted along with a set of red brake callipers.

The changes continue inside the Polo GTI with revised dials, a new, flat-bottomed GTI steering wheel complete with small gearshift paddles and contrasting red stitching, aluminium pedals and new, heavily bolstered front sports seats finished in tartan trim.  Subtle gloss black trim covers the centre console while the headlining is now finished in black.

The new Polo GTI is due to arrive in the UK in the summer at which point pricing and specification will be announced.

[samg40]

I found 6 was too many when I drove my mates type-r not long back. Was always in the wrong gear, I suppose the lack of torque with that motor dosent help either. Maybe it something you get used to but it did seem to be a tad unnecessary.

[PeteG40]

7 gears?? mind yuo all that needless shifting would even up my left arm with my w*&king arm

[Yoof]

Unfortunately it's the easiest way to pass emissions. Our new Bentley(s) have 8-speed transmissions!

7 speed DSG is fine, you'll not notice the shift apart from the rev counter going up & down more often. Remember DSG is auto- no shifting required!

[PeteG40]

doh - of course


yr fingers will get the exercise not yr arm

[hayesey]

sounds pretty impressive from that description.  Bet it's £££££££

[Justin14100]

sounds pretty impressive from that description.  Bet it's £££££££

16-18k from what ive read!