Volkswagen Polo R: output for the 2013 WRC

After the Volkswagen Polo GTI will have an even sportier version of the ever popular Polo, this is the Volkswagen Polo R 2013. The Volkswagen Polo should be the R version ... Read more ...

• Volkswagen New Polo GTI: Date Drive (02/06/2011)
• Volkswagen New Polo GTI: Date Drive (02/06/2011)
• Report: Volkswagen WRC program to lead to street-legal Polo R? (17/05/2011)
• Volkswagen confirms WRC entry, Polo to race in 2013 (05/05/2011)
• Toyota's hatchback Toyota Etios Liva to be launched on June 27 (04/06/2011)

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Volkswagen Beetle in the future an R?

Volkswagen does nothing but repeat that the new Beetle will be more sporty, dynamic, and masculine than the last. And to confirm the official statements, they arrived today the indiscretions gathered by Car and Driver: according to head overseas, which contains certain statements of anonymous insiders at Wolfsburg in the near future we will also see a Beetle R.

The most furious of the beetles, according to the U.S., will mount the same 2.0 turbo Scirocco R, units capable of delivering 265 hp and 350 Nm but nothing has transpired regarding the choice of who will drive for this model: it will focus on un'anteriore with XDS electronic differential and Integral 4motion?

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• Volkswagen launches new sleeker Beetle (18/04/2011)

Koenigsegg: R Agera the road in Sweden

• Koenigsegg Agera R (05/03/2011)
• Geneva 2011: Koenigsegg debuts production version of Agera supercar (03/03/2011)
• 2011 Koenigsegg Agera - The New 910 hp Koenigsegg (13/11/2010)
• 2011 Koenigsegg Agera R (06/03/2011)
• Koenigsegg releases full Agera R specifications (22/03/2011)

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Video: Autocar compare Porsche Cayman and Cayman S R

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• Radically Skinned Sportscars - The Porsche Cayman Competition Unveils Great Design (GALLERY) (28/02/2011)

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Koenigsegg Agera R: reported top speed and acceleration

To comment on the Koenigsegg Agera R is no longer sufficient to refer only to maximum power and torque values disclosed so far. The Swedish manufacturer has in fact published the full specification of its latest product, not forgetting of course the most representative and characteristic values.

The sports car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds, reaching double the speed in 7.5 seconds and completed the 0-200-0 mph in just 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed is greater than 420 km / h, acceleration, cornering can achieve the 1.6 G and the average consumption of nearly 15 l/100 km.

• Koenigsegg Agera R (05/03/2011)
• Swift Street Cars - The Koenigsegg Agera R Packs 1115 HP and Promises to Blow Past the Competition (TrendHunter.com) (02/03/2011)
• 2011 Koenigsegg Agera R (06/03/2011)
• Geneva 2011: Koenigsegg debuts production version of Agera supercar (03/03/2011)
• 2011 Koenigsegg Agera - The New 910 hp Koenigsegg (13/11/2010)

Volkswagen Golf R White Oryx, Carbon Steel Grey, Space Grey and Blue Aplomb

Volkswagen R GmbH, a branch that deals with special equipment and custom, brought in Geneva dedicated to four color combinations Golf R. They are called "White Oryx," "Carbon Steel Grey," "Grey Space" and "Blue Aplomb. The first is characterized by the circles Talladega 19 'and interior Nappa leather' St.

Tropez "white / black. While Carbon Steel Grey has a dark red leather upholstery "Red almandine. And the most intriguing sports Space Grey and Blue Aplomb. In the first case, the Golf R is recognized by the wheels 19 'chrome brake calipers for the orange and the wing mirrors in carbon fiber.

Koenigsegg Agera R - Geneva Motor Show Live 2011

He had an extra luggage on the roof. No, seriously, look at the pictures. Then, for the rest, the new Koenigsegg Agera R, presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, is the usual triumph of horses, exuberant style, exclusivity in profusion. You say, but not enough Agera "smooth"? Apparently not, at least according to the customer on whose indication was born the project of R.

The model led to Geneva, which has the same 5.0 V8 twin-turbo version of the "base", has no fewer than 1115 hp and 1200 Nm with ethanol and 940 bhp and 1100 Nm with common gasoline. Up so much wickedness, carrying a total weight of just 1310 kg dry. Performances are obviously out of range: 419 km / h top speed.

Koenigsegg Agera R

Upon the recommendation of a wealthy Arab client Koenigsegg has created the Agera R, sporty two-seater with power to weight ratio of just over one that will be shown during the Geneva Motor Show (3-13 March). This crazy car shares most of the mechanical package with Agere, although the 5.0 bi-turbo V8 engine receives an additional handful of phosphorus: the horses are well 1115 (+105 compared to Agera), while torque increases to exceed to 1,200 Nm and is declared weight of 1,310 pounds.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid for a millionth fan on Facebook

Porsche celebrated the milestone one millionth fan on Facebook creating a special 911 GT3 R Hybrid, on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. This specimen is recognized by the blue-white livery and the presence of over 27,000 signatures along the body. No changes to the technical scheme, which involves the use of six-cylinder boxer engine with 480 hp version plus additional available 160 hp thanks to two electric motors positioned front axle, which recharges the batteries through a flywheel and all ' energy dissipated by the brakes.

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• Porsche celebrates millionth Facebook fan with special 911 GT3 R Hybrid (16/02/2011)
• Porsche celebrates one million Facebook fans! (16/02/2011)
• Porsche unveils special edition 911 GT3 R Hybrid to celebrate 1 million Facebook fans (15/02/2011)

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Volkswagen GTI and R: May ESP more permissive

Volkswagen has decided to equip the Golf GTI and the models of the "R" with a new version of the ESP (Electronic Stability Control) can be switched off completely. The decision came as a result of persistent complaints from customers and press about not being able to fully eliminate the system. Under the lens in rating was over the excessive sensitivity of the device, accused of being too sensitive and too intrusive in a "less drastic" intervention.