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Volkswagen Polo R WRC May Spawn Production Variant

 
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2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC

HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC


A hotted up ‘R’ version of the Volkswagen Polo, essentially a smaller version of the U.S.-bound Golf R, has been rumored to be in development for more than a year. Volkswagen has consistently denied such a model, maintaining that it would prove too costly for buyers in the compact car segment.

However, we recently got the biggest indication yet that the sporty hatch could in fact be in the works following the reveal of the Polo R branded Volkswagen Polo R WRC rally car that’s set to do battle in 2013.

Speaking to Autocar, Volkswagen board member Ulrich Hackenberg admitted that the introduction of the Polo R WRC into the 2013 World Rally Championship makes the chances of a Polo R production model more likely.

“You can see how the World Rally Championship program would increase the probability of an R version of the base model [Polo],” he revealed. “It is with the rally program, not before it. I can’t give a precise date, but it’s along those lines.”



This means that we’re likely to see a new Polo R launched, but not until after 2013. Hopefully by that time Volkswagen will be selling its compact yet stylish Polo range in the U.S. Note that Volkswagen already sells a 177 horsepower Polo GTI model in Europe.

As for the rumored Polo R, the latest hot hatch should feature a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine with around 200 horsepower on tap if built. Drive would be sent to the front wheels only, and both a conventional six-speed manual and seven-speed dual clutch DSG should be offered.

For more details on the latest generation Volkswagen Polo, click here.

[Autocar]

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  1. fb_100001663981238 avatar Daniel Chavez Moran Posted: 5/17/2011 9:54am PDT

    These compact cars are so light that they can be so fast. They are perfect for young consumers as an introductory to the premium car segment.
     
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