Pre-sale of the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR starts in Germany . Presented last year in the form of Concept on the occasion of the meeting on Lake Worthersee, in Austria, the version derived from the homonymous racing model will be proposed starting from 38,950 euros . The Golf GTI TCR is powered by the classic 2.0 TSI with a particle filter, which is now brought to 290 hp and 370 Nm of torque , and combined with a seven-speed automatic transmission, for a shot from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km / h.
With the standard equipment derived from the GTI Performance, Golf GTI TCR uses the Front Assist, Active Info Display and LED light clusters , in addition to the 18-inch Belvedere alloy wheels, black mirror caps and TCR aerodynamic package including splitter, miniskirts, spoilers and diffuser. Also foreseen the adoption of a self-locking front differential, perforated brake discs, selector for driving modes, sports seats covered in microfibre and safety belts with red trim.
The Golf GTI TCR can be further customized through two packages : the first (2,350 euros) includes the 19-inch Reifnitz rims with 235/35 tires, black roof and carbon trim for the mirror caps, while the second (3,200 euros) provides 19-inch Pretoria alloy wheels and 235/35 racing tires. Both the Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) is available for electronic regulation of the attitude and the possibility of bringing the maximum speed to 260 km / h by removing the Vmax electronic limiter.
For many the car is the nicest of the modern era: The Beetle, heir to an icon of motoring. Debuted last April in New York, then was sold in various markets. Beetle is the sportiest of all time: 200 hp of maximum power and, since each version of the Beetle tip for nature agility, the variants with less horsepower (for the U.S. market from 170 hp to the European 105 hp) are synonymous with uncompromising driving pleasure, mile after mile. Volkswagen, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, shows that such a sportsmanship can be found even on a pure electric powered Beetle. For this was developed the E-Bugster, a Beetle Speedster two-seater with 85 kW of power, which reaches 10.9 seconds in the 60 mph, with zero emissions, but with a very aggressive look. The heart electric E-Bugster is located in front of the car and weighs only 80 kg. The energy supply of the electric motor is stored in a lithium ion battery, whose modules are located behind the front seats. The battery capacity, equivalent to 28.3 kWh, in the urban cycle offers a range of at least 110 miles (180 km): even in a huge country like the United States, such a distance is sufficient for most commuters to go to work and return home.
Since Volkswagen has a quick charge function at specific locations, the battery can be "supplied" within 35 minutes. The battery of the E-Bugster can also be loaded into the house through the normal 120-volt American sockets (for European networks from 230 volts). The charging socket is located under the panel that normally conceals the nozzle for refueling. Thanks to the new loading system combined Combined Charging Systems - in collaboration with Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and American partners with Ford and General Motors / Opel - the E-Bugster you can "load" in the following ways: charging current AC single phase, with a fast charge current (electric outlets).
With this, you develop a new and uniform industry standard plugs for electric cars of the future, available to all manufacturers. This approval is beyond the normal spine: the system provides the same management of all types of charge, thereby reducing costs and facilitating the spread of electric worldwide.
The driver of the E-Bugster can see how much energy is required by acting on the accelerator with an appropriate measure of performance. There are also an indicator of autonomy and a display that shows the level of battery charge. Another new instrument aboard the Beetle is an indicator of energy recovery. It is, more precisely, the Brake Energy Regeneration: As soon as the driver lifts his foot off the accelerator pedal and / or make a stop, the kinetic energy is converted and stored temporarily in the current through the battery, thus increasing the autonomy of the E-Bugster. Volkswagen has chosen to call the electric drive system Blue-and-motion. Already in 2013, this same name designates, among other things a standard Golf.
Bugster The name refers to another concept car, the Beetle family: the Ragster. It was January 2005. Even then, the stage was that of Detroit. Volkswagen introduced the New Beetle ragtop version speedster with a flat (roof folded): the Ragster precisely, an anticipation of tomorrow's design of the Beetle (that is, the one just launched). Wider, lower and sportier. In 2005, about the feasibility of the concept car, it was said that anything is conceivable, now says that everything is possible. The idea behind the Ragster, just a car wider, sportier and flatter roof line, it is in fact materialized in October 2011, with the current Beetle, except for the ragtop. There is still a question mark on the name: E-Bugster. The choice is easily explained: it's a combination of the "E" that distinguishes the electric models, the nickname of the American Beetle ("Bug") and the term "speedster", indicating the two-seater convertible. The E-Bugster Beetle is one which could hardly appear more dynamic. A real sport, less than 1,400 mm high, about 90 mm less than a normal Beetle, feature, this one, which already by itself transmits great force, giving the car a decidedly aggressive. The width (1838 mm) increased by 30 mm, the length (4278 mm) remains unchanged. When viewed from any angle, the E-Bugster shows a dynamism truly unusual in this context, some details of the version of the series have been supplemented by new design elements. And if this concept car is already on the road, created as if by magic, the reason is very simple: already during the development of the standard model, just launched on the market, the Beetle's design team had studied all of the possible future developments. This has allowed, among other things, the birth of a speedster with an electric motor: the E-Bugster.
A true speedster has crystal dishes and low roof. And the E-Bugster no exception. We first examine the sides: under the wheel arches, typically pronounced, there are 20 "rims, derived from Twister 18" of the Beetle, with 235/35 tires. And in the wings because we find the typical "V" of the side, one of the hallmarks of the historic Beetle. From the spar, then gets up on the large eyes, smooth and homogeneous surface of the door and onto the rib, as recorded by a blade above the handle of the door. It's just a few inches above this point that the Beetle turns into speedster: the designers have in fact extended the line of chrome lower window frame to the rear causing wanders as well on New Beetle Cabriolet, a pillar to the other . And over this chrome frame, in a flattened arc profile, you develops the hard top of the car. In classic speedster, the radius of the roof follows the upper frame of the side windows. The height between the bottom edge of window chrome and the top line of the roof is only 400 mm. And this must be for a speedster.
Immediately stands out on the front windshield and a large pot, which goes beyond the side window pillars. The E-Bugster equipped with headlights with LED technology differs from the standard Beetle for custom bumpers: left and right of the central air intake, the designers have integrated daytime running lights made with strips of LED C-shaped (of course mirror on the right side). In Europe since the introduction of the e-up! (Prototype), this form of daytime running lights has become a signature for the electric-powered concept car, Volkswagen. These design elements are also found in the rear bumper, also newly developed, modified as reflectors. And to those who believe that crystals have to offer speedster rear of visibility does not necessarily optimal, the rear window of the E-Bugster extra-wide, shows the opposite.
The combination of high technology and dynamic is also reflected in the interior. Central tunnel sections and seats painted in body color underline the sportiness of the E-Bugster. The use of aluminum as a material for door handles and the attacks of seat belts, as well as the steering wheel made of light material creates a strong link between external and internal. Of particular impact is the time the E-Bugster: with on / off not only "lights up" the car but also a choreographed light invades the interior of white light that turns blue. The atmosphere is enhanced by a thin line of light of a millimeter along the armrests of the doors and air vents.
When it debuted four years ago, the Passat CC has created the market niche of the four-door coupe with a price between 30,000 and 40,000 €. The development of this new segment was quick to point that, to date, almost 270,000 people around the world have chosen the Volkswagen line sports sedan. These are customers who love the charm of a coupe and at the same time enjoy a high level of onboard comfort and convenience of four doors. Volkswagen is now presenting an evolution of this particular sedan, called simply DC and updated both in technique and design. With a new-look front and rear, the CC is more projected towards the luxury segment. Even your standard equipment is now more extensive and exclusive: for example, includes the new bi-xenon headlights, turning lights static and a new design for the rear lights with LED technology. They are also the number of fatigue detection device, the RCD 310 radio-CD system, the steel door sill trims and the front seats, headrests adjustable for height safety.
In DC introduced new assistance systems are available on request including the Side Assist Lane Assist Plus with built-in (a device that supports the driver in lane change, indicating the presence of vehicles in the blind spot and intervene when necessary to keep the car in the lane), Dynamic Light Assist (automatic high beam system) making his debut in DC, in addition to the detection system of the camera-based traffic signals. Even the passenger comfort is improved, thanks to air-conditioned seats with massage function built. The innovative VolkswagenCC will have gasoline and diesel engines with direct injection. All TDI series are equipped with automatic start / stop and device for recovering energy during braking, it also mounted on all petrol engines. The TDI engines deliver 140 and 170 hp, while the petrol for the European market reached 160, 210 and 300 hp. In the U.S., Volkswagen will offer the car with 200 PS TSI petrol and 280 hp FSI. All engines are highly efficient, such as the 140 PS TDI with manual gearbox with six speeds in the combined cycle it consumes just 4.7 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 125 g / km.
The new Volkswagen CC will debut the world premiere at the Los Angeles Motor Show (18-27 November 2011). The German market launch is planned for February 2012 and thereafter will be the turn of Europe, America, Russia, China (the specific version for the Chinese market is scheduled for 2013).
The new Volkswagen Beetle will be sold in world as the Beetle , as the model of the 40s. Sales of the new Beetle will start on 19 and 20 November next, there will be days when the traditional open house at dealerships in Germany.
MOTORS - At the launch the new Beetle will only be available with engines 1.2 TSI with 105 hp with manual transmission and 200 hp 2.0 TSI with DSG. Version 1.2 is offered with the construction design at a price of 19,700 euros , the 2.0 is offered in the Sport, with a starting price of 28,050 euros .
Volkswagen will make later versions also available 160 hp 1.4 TSI , 1.6 TDI 105 hp (also BlueMotion Technology) and 2.0 TDI with 140 hp . All these engines will be mated to the DSG double-clutch. SETTINGS - Standard, that is, with the construction design , the new Beetle has 6 airbags, front center armrest, 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, ESP, ABS , fog lamps, radio mp3 with 8 speakers plus steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake lever handle in leather.
Volkswagen, the German carmaker's most successful, has a new compact car: the up!. It is a four-seater city car very charismatic, a small car with great potential. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Volkswagen Group, said: "Our new city car skillfully interprets the spirit of the Volkswagen brand: clear and concise design, space optimization, quality and attention to every detail and, of course, important innovations for all ". New to the last screw. Despite its compact size (length 3.54 m and width 1.64 m) up! boasts a roomy interior and a highly efficient mechanical (2 new petrol engines, a new natural gas engine, 2 new transmissions). 's up! is a brand new car with an excellent use of space, a high level of quality, new technologies and greatly reduced costs: that is, immediate benefits and interest to the customer. The up! will also be the first car in its class equipped with automatic emergency braking City.
Market launch at the end of the year. The up! will debut in Europe in December and the beginning of the advance in Germany is scheduled for September 13. The proposals will be three versions, with different versions: take-up! (Includes access), move up! Intermediate-oriented facilities), up high! (Top of the range). Since launching two special models will also be offered on the basis of particularly elegant set up high!: The up! black and up! white. The range up! will then be enhanced year after year: the family will expand with Volkswagen small, efficient, studied in detail, original and captivating. Easy for everyone. This was the principle that inspired the Volkswagen not only in putting a new road car, but also in offering new customization options and financing solutions. The up! boast, then, in addition to the canonical equipment lines such as new equipment up! boxes, smart storage solutions for travel, shopping, or the management of children on board. It will also be equipped with an infotainment system that, thanks to specific app, you can further customize. The take-up! 60 hp will cost much less than $ 10,000. Moreover, as a city car should be accessible to those who propose to buy a Volkswagen up! a more complete range of solutions, thanks to a new funding model features numerous customization possibilities. This funding model is called AutoCredit2. If you want you can also simultaneously provide the up! very competitive rates, specifically tailored to the audience of young drivers. One thing is certain: thanks to the interesting price AutoCredit2 and the version of Access, many can now afford to drive a new car, safe and fuel efficient.
