Volkswagen Concept BlueSport Roadster
The Volkswagen Concept BlueSport represents (according to Volkswagen) its philosophy for the new year – maximum driving fun with minimal fuel consumption. It’s 2.0 liter diesel engine sips only 4.3 liters per 100km and puts out 113g/km of CO2, but produces 180 PS and a very nice 350Nm of torque from as low as 1,750rpm. It’s mated to a twin clutch 6-speed transmission, and pushing the roadster which weighs less than 1,200kg from 0 to 100km/h takes only 6.6 seconds, on to a top speed of 226km/h.
Weight is kept down via the use of low weight construction methods such as a soft top which is lighter than a hard top, aluminium hoods, and a compact body layout.
Now what differentiates this baby from the many Volkswagens we’ve seen is the fact that it’s rear wheel drive. And its 112 liter boot is located at the front. That’s because the diesel engine is actually mounted at the mid-rear. Yes, a mid engined, rear wheel drive Volkswagen roadster.
It’s most curious why Volkswagen chose a mid-engine rear wheel drive platform for this car. Is it just for showcar purposes or are we looking at a new rear wheel drive platform for the Volkswagen Group? Could a production version of this roadster share a platform with the upcoming Volkswagen Lupo (based on the Volkswagen Up! concepts)? Will the Lupo be rear wheel drive after all?
Video: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport Roadster
January 21, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
OMG this is a very beautiful car. With a fuel consumption to match, this is a very good future car to be in production.
January 21, 2009 @ 10:34 pm
wow, one cool little convertible….
January 21, 2009 @ 11:12 pm
Love almost everything about it except its soft top. Couldn’t be any uglier. Looks like those Ah Bengs with their tops dyed. Just doesn’t match.
January 21, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
hmmmm….. not bad…. nice roadster anyway…. but i hate the red roof…
January 21, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
it’s easy for vw. take the boxster chassis and plonk in their diesel engine.
January 22, 2009 @ 12:40 am
VW all out for twinclutches…
January 22, 2009 @ 12:45 am
rear looks bit “Audi”ish..
January 22, 2009 @ 6:42 am
The engine surely sounds good on paper…mmm…slurp-slurp…turbodiesel… *drool*
As for it looking Audi-ish, VW owns Audi – so I suppose it’s their prerogative in some respect…heheh… =P
January 22, 2009 @ 9:07 am
lovest! bestest! a BLUE sport car??? DAMN!!!!!!! VW u rock! pls pls pls put this car into production.
January 22, 2009 @ 9:35 am
No worry, nice or not it wont come to bolehland coz it is diesel engine. Bolehland diesel just cater for old taxi and lorry sahaja.
January 22, 2009 @ 9:57 am
quite good looking …
i think in malaysia you wouldnt want to drive it using malaysia diesel ..
January 22, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
i love that orange roof
January 22, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
Scicorro styled cabrio? o_o
January 22, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
Bloody hell! It’s gorgeous! 180 bhp may not something to shout about but hey, its got an impresive 350 torque from a very low rpm!! My god! I love it…great design, decent hp, good torque, rwd….what are you waiting for VW?! Just built it man! I’ll work like there’s no tomorrow and get one if its actually goes to production. I mean…WOW! Just look at the push start button that integrated with the rotary gear device. Well done VW team….well done!
p/s: A sports car that eco friendly? Why not….
January 22, 2009 @ 4:55 pm
Oh ya…then again…it’s diesel and Malaysia diesel quality is SH*T!!!
January 23, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
torque said,
January 22, 2009 @ 4:55 pm
Oh ya…then again…it’s diesel and Malaysia diesel quality is SH*T!!!
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take the risk, use the lousy diesel
January 23, 2009 @ 11:14 pm
VW’s design moves are getting more and more exciting. IF they don’t overuse the same designs over and over again.