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Oettinger Volkswagen Golf VII GTI – Traditionally Quick

Oettinger Volkswagen Golf VII GTI Side Oettinger has announced their latest project based on Volkswagen Golf VII GTI. The hot hatchback received both – styling and performance modifications.

The exterior comes with an Oettinger aerodynamics package consisting of front spoiler with separate splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and rear roof spoiler. In addition to the sonorous exhaust system with twin tailpipes either side, the strikingly designed roof spoiler with open R-Flaps provides a professional motorsport appearance. The complete package will be available from August this year for 1,990.

The tuning company also offers sports wheel in the stylish finishes „Black Redline“ or „Black Silverline“.Specially conceived for the VW Golf GTI and GTD, the new 8.5J x 19” Oettinger sports wheel with 50mm offset is also suitable for all other standard fast Golf sevens – 1,900 for a set.

The 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol can be boosted up to 350HP (257 kW) thanks to sports exhaust system, air intake system, improved cooling and an ECU re-map. Other performance upgrades include adjustable suspension, limited slip differential, uprated clutch and brake system.

A particular highlight which will be available towards the end of 2013 will be the new ultra lightweight Oettinger ten-spoke sports rim; although developed especially for competition applications will also be certified for use on road vehicles.

Oettinger Volkswagen Golf VII GTI Rear

Source: Oettinger

July 30, 2013

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 4Motion – EU Price

Volkswagen has announced the new 2014 Golf Variant available with 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. With two powerful and equally economical engines and a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg of the Golf Variant 4Motion is the perfect vehicle for high standards.

The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI 4MOTION has 105HP (77 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It is able to return 52.2 mpg US (4.5 liters / 100 km). The 2.0 liter TDI has 150HP (110 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. The average fuel consumption is 4.8 liters / 100 km (49 mpg US).

The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI 4MOTION is available as a trend line from €24,400. The Golf Estate 4Motion Comfortline 2.0 TDI starts at €29,075.

Source: Volkswagen

July 29, 2013

Volkswagen Taigun Concept [video]

The entry-level crossover Volkswagen Taigun Concept is going to get in production not earlier than 2016.

The Taigun won’t be sold in United States because they believe Americans don’t want 3-cylinder gasoline or diesel engines and such compact dimensions. The Europeans don’t want it either, but somebody will buy it… eventually.

The Taigun Concept was presented back in October 2012 at the Sao Paolo Motor Show. The compact crossover is a direct rival of Ford EcoSoprt. The left-hand drive Taigun will be built in Sao Paolo, Brazil, while right-hand models are going to be assembled in Pune, India. Volkswagen is also analyzing the prospects of producing the car in Kaluga, Russia.

The three-cylinder engines will be connected to a manual gearbox (standard) or an optional dual-clutch transmission.

It seems Volkswagen is also planning an NG variant, while petrol-electric hybrid and full electric versions are under consideration.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lgKn4jtBx4

Source: AutoEmotionenTV

July 24, 2013

HG Motorsport Volkswagen Golf GTI – 308HP and 435Nm

HG Motorsport has published a video showing how the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance achieves more than 300HP and 400Nm of torque.

The Golf GTI Performance is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 230HP (169 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torqeu.

HG Motorsport has installed a carbon air intake, a sports exhaust system and an HF Series intercooler. The result is 263HP (193 kW) and 376Nm (277 lb-ft) – Stage 1.

Stage 2 includes an optimized ECU boosting the engine to 289HP (212 kW) and 405Nm (299 lb-ft).

Stage 3 features additional optimization for a total power of 302HP (222 kW) and 444Nm (327 lb-ft). However, the tuner offers 308HP (226 kW) and slightly less torque – 435Nm (321 lb-ft).

HG Motorsport has published a video showing how the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance achieves more than 300HP and 400Nm of torque.

The Golf GTI Performance is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 230HP (169 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torqeu.

HG Motorsport has installed a carbon air intake, a sports exhaust system and an HF Series intercooler. The result is 263HP (193 kW) and 376Nm (277 lb-ft) – Stage 1.

Stage 2 includes an optimized ECU boosting the engine to 289HP (212 kW) and 405Nm (299 lb-ft).

Stage 3 features additional optimization for a total power of 302HP (222 kW) and 444Nm (327 lb-ft). However, the tuner offers 308HP (226 kW) and slightly less torque – 435Nm (321 lb-ft).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPi-ATqLU-s

Source: HG Motorsport

July 22, 2013

Announced Pricing For The Volkswagen Beetle GSR Limited Edition

Volkswagen Beetle GSR Limited Edition was revealed to the world in May this year. Now the famous German brand is announcing the pricing of this special edition version of the iconic Beetle.

One of the reasons that make this Volkswagen unique is that only 3500 of it will be built globally. Secondly, the car is inspired by the GSR “Yellow Black Racer” which was famous in the 70s. This means that the new model will also include a yellow-and-black exterior.

To be more precise, the body and R-Line® bumpers are finished in yellow, while the hood is mainly black. The trunklid, roof, and the exterior mirror caps are also black.

In addition, the vehicle has yellow/black stripes with “GSR” lettering above the side skirts and a large rear spoiler. What completes the look of this GSR are the 19-inch “Tornado” aluminum-alloy wheels matched with 235/40 tires. They also feature black-painted brake calipers.

The interior of the Beetle is unique as the exterior and it is finished again in the same color scheme, visible in the sport seats and a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. In fact, the black-trimmed leather seating surfaces and high-grip leather-wrapped steering wheel have contrasting yellow stitching.

Moreover, one can see inside the car a R-Line dash pad, a GSR shift lever, a leather-wrapped handbrake lever, and black floormats with contrasting yellow embroidery. A badge on the steering wheel is marked with the special-edition number which highlights the uniqueness of the car.

What is more, under the hood of this car is the EA888 turbocharged and direct-injection 2.0-liter TSI® engine. It is capable of generating 210 horsepower (155 kW) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the limited edition car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.6 seconds and to reach a top track speed of 130 mph.

The unit is mated as a standard to a six-speed manual transmission. However, as an option Volkswagen offers a choice of a dual-clutch DSG six-speed automatic transmission.

The GSR is based on the R-Line with Sunroof and Sound with Navigation model, therefore it will offer to its customers wide range of technology features including the following: Fender® Premium Audio System, panoramic sunroof, RNS 315® navigation system, keyless access with push-button start, Bi-Xenon headlights with LED DRLs, LED license-plate lighting, heatable front seats, Bluetooth® connectivity, a Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable, three-color ambient lighting, aluminum-alloy-look pedals, clock with a stopwatch function and a boost gauge.

Beetle GSR Limited Edition will have a starting price of US $29 995 for the models equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, while the price tag for the version with the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic is US $31 095.

Source: Volkswagen

July 18, 2013

Volkswagen XL1 in London – 0.9 l per 100 km

Volkswagen has published a nice video showing the futuristic XL1 cruising across London. The manufacturers says that the XL1 is world’s most fuel-efficient production hybrid car capable of doing 313 mpg UK – 0.9 liters / 100 km.

While one XL1 made its way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed to take pride of place on the Volkswagen stand and make its way up the famous hill climb, another crossed the capital, heading to Buckingham Palace where it will be displayed as part of the Coronation Festival this weekend (for more details see below).

The XL1 is powered by a two-cylinder 800 cc diesel engine with an electric motor. To achieve the target fuel consumption figure the XL1 was aerodynamically optimised, adopting the classic ‘tear drop’ shape and utilising innovations such as removing traditional wing mirrors and replacing them with small cameras called e-Mirrors which transmit exterior images to interior displays.

The XL1 is ‘handcrafted’ using small series production processes. An initial production run of 250 XL1 vehicles will be made.

Stay tuned for full specs and pricing!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Z9kuCvRDc

Source: Volkswagen

July 11, 2013

Hartmann Volkswagen Transporter T5

Hartmann has announced their new project based on the people-carrier Volkswagen Transporter T5. The big van received both performance and styling upgrades.

The 2.0 liter TDI engine has been boosted to 166HP (124 kW) and 395Nm (291 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 26HP and 55Nm. A similar kit is available for the 2.0-liter BiTDI power unit. The power delivered is 212HP (158 kW) and 460Nm (339 lb-ft) – an increase of 33HP and 60Nm of torque.

The T5 also received a stainless steel sports exhaust system with 2x80mm tailpipes on the right side. There is also a set of sport springs lowering the ride by 35 mm.

Other upgrades include a custom front spoiler, rocker panels, rear skirt, brushed aluminum door sill plates, bespoke floor mats and aluminum pedals.

The final touch is a set of 9J x 20” VEST-3 alloy wheels fitted with 275/35 R20 tires.

Source: Hartmann

July 11, 2013

HRE Performance Enhances Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

HRE Performance has improved the visual characteristics of a Volkswagen Beetle Turbo by featuring to it their FlowForm wheels. To be more precise, this Super Beetle now runs on Gloss Silver FF01 wheels.

What is special about this Turbo version of the iconic car is that it is equipped with the award-winning EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder TSI® engine. It is able to produce 210 horsepower (155 kW) and can generate 207 pound-feet (280 Nm) of torque.

This enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.6 seconds and to reach an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph. The power of the engine is transmitted via six-speed manual transmission.

However, for the tuners at HRE 210 horsepower weren’t enough. With the help of an APR Stage IV GTX Turbocharger, in addition to various other APR upgrades, they were able to enhance the power of the car up to 500hp (368 kW).

Furthermore, the original color of the car is now hidden under a foiling. This “Super” Beetle is wrapped in Matte Azure Blue Metallic delivered by ORACAL. What is left to mention is that the Gloss Silver wheels are in size 20″x9″ and they give a final touch to this project.

Source: HRE Performance Wheels

June 25, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Golf VI R Cabriolet – UK Price £33,170

Volkswagen UK has announced that the all-new 2013 Golf VI R Cabriolet will have a massive 5,600 price cut, which means that the convertible is now available for just 33,170.

“The price and premise were wrong, and with the benefit of independent perspective we pushed very hard to get the pricing modified”, commented VW UK chief Robert Hazelwood.

What is more the manufacturer promised to return the difference to all current 6 clients who ordered the car before the price cut.

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf VI R Cabriolet is powered by the well-known 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 270HP (200 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DSG available as an option.

Source: Volkswagen

June 13, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Amarok Edition – 300 Units

Volkswagen has announced the Amarok Edition in the UK, which will be limited to just 300 units. The pricing starts from £22,495 (manual) and £24,225 (automatic).

The Amarok Edition is based on the Trendline variant. It comes with body-coloured bumpers and wheel arches, the Amarok edition’s additional design features include striking 18-inch Durban alloy wheels, a black side step, black styling bars across the load area, rear privacy glass and special edition decals. Drivers also benefit from front and rear parking sensors, a protective coating for the load area, interior floor mats, Bluetooth connectivity and satellite navigation with a 5” colour touchscreen as standard.

The engine is a 2.0 liter BiTDI with 180HP (132 kW) and 420Nm (319 lb-ft) of torque. This is enough for maximum towing capacity of 3,200 kg (7,054 lbs). The engine can be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox with selectable 4MOTION or to an 8-speed automatic transmission with permanent 4MOTION.

The Amarok edition is available in two colours: Reflex Silver, with black door mirror covers, or Deep Black, with silver door mirrors.

Amarok edition	Manual	Automatic
Engine	2.0 BiTDI (bi-turbo with intercooler)	2.0 BiTDI BlueMotion Technology (bi-turbo with intercooler)
Power (PS/rpm)	180 PS at 4,000 rpm
Torque (Nm/rpm)	400 at 1,500-2,000	420 at 1,750
Number of gears	6	8
Top speed (mph)	111	108
0-62mph (seconds)	11.0	11.3
CO₂ emissions (g/km)	211
Gross vehicle weight (kg)	3170
Unladen weight (kg)	2,074	2,088
Payload (kg)	1,096	1,082
Axle load limit front/rear (kg)	1,410/1,860	1,425/1,860
Towing limit (braked, kg)	3,000	3,200
Gross train weight (kg)	5,550	5,950
Fuel economy (mpg): Urban Extra-urban Combined	30.7 38.7 35.3	31.0 38.2 35.3

Source: Volkswagen

June 12, 2013

Volkswagen 1.4 litre TSI – Engine of the Year for the 7th Consecutive Time

Volkswagen’s 1.4 liter TSI petrol engine managed to win Engine of the Year in its category (from 1.0 to 1.4 liter) for 7^th consecutive time.

This makes the 1.4-litre TSI the most successful engine in the 15-year history of this international engine technology competition.

The manufacturer was the world’s first manufacturer to introduce active cylinder management (ACT) in the TSI four-cylinder last year – a technology that until then had been more familiar in large eight- or twelve-cylinder engines. Active cylinder management made its debut in the Polo and Golf 140HP (103 kW) 1.4 TSI. Temporary shutoff of the second and third cylinders – in conjunction with an economical style of driving – reduces fuel consumption by over 0.5 litres per 100 km.

Even with two cylinders the excellently balanced 1.4 TSI runs just as quietly and with low vibration as with four active combustion chambers. All mechanical switchover processes take place within one camshaft rotation; depending on engine speed this takes just 13 to 36 milliseconds. Accompanying interventions in ignition and throttle valve processes smooth the transitions.

Altogether, the components of active cylinder management weigh just 3 kg. Their actuators, the camshafts and their bearing frames are integrated in the cylinder head; two low-friction bearings reduce shaft friction. Important to know: only with the TSI concept – petrol direct injection plus turbocharging – is cylinder deactivation even conceivable in the form being implemented today.

Compared to its predecessor, fuel consumption and CO2 emission values of the TSI engines were reduced to 9% in part also by such measures as reducing internal friction, lowering weight and optimising thermal management. The savings potential is as much as 15% in conjunction with the innovative active cylinder management (ACT) feature.

Source: Volkswagen

June 6, 2013

6Vampir Volkswagen Golf Mark I – 1013HP [video]

Here is a very interesting drag vehicle. It is prepared by Boba Motoring, who are really fanatic in drag races. The project is based on Volkswagen Golf I and carries the name 16Vampir.

It is powered by a 1.8 liter 16V four-cylinder turbocharged engine with whopping 1,013HP (745 kW). The result is thanks to a really enormous Garrett GTX4202R turbo boosting the engine with 4.15 BAR pressure (60 psi).

The curb weight of the vehicle is just 900 kg (1,984 lbs), so it accelerates insanely. 0-100 km/h in 2.0 seconds and the top speed is unknown, but who will make more than 220 km/h in Volkswagen Golf I?

The engine is mated to a 6-speed DSG gearbox with a custom DSG ECU controller from AdrenalinTuning. The power is transferred on the road through 4Motion AWD and all four wheels have drag tires.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxG1PFHOpI8

Source: Boba Motoring

June 5, 2013

Tag: Volkswagen