Detroit 2009: Volkswagen turbo Blue sports concept right

The term "performance diesel" is an oxymoron, that the majority of public opinion, but when blue Volkswagen is the sport that these two concepts are, in contrast, could be a new meaning.

Later today at the Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen Blue surrounded the idea of a sports roadster two packaging in the mid-mounted 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo with 180 hp and 260 lb-ft torque. With approximately 2,600 books to motivate Blue Sport, VW estimates 0 to 60 in 6.2 seconds with a speed of 140 and no less, 35 mpg in the entire EU.

Can since mid-mounted diesel is at a six-speed manual gearbox with dual-clutch gearbox on the front of the vehicle and a 45:55 front to rear weight distribution. The total length is more than 13 feet, with a wheelbase of 96 inch, a 58.5-inch wheels on the front and rear 60 inches. Two warehouses - frunk either behind the engine - from 182 liters in the hold.