06 June 2013, 03:15 PM
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 7th 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-cyli
05 June 2013, 07:41 PM
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
05 June 2013, 02:56 PM
The latest project by FolienCenter-NRW is this Volkswagen Passat CC which has been wrapped with high-grade Marrakech brown-matt taken from the Hexis foil program. However, they have made a contrast with the warm brown colour shade and the roof, external rear-view mirrors and the radiator grill which were covered in glossy black.
In addition, there is also a three-dimensional “R” relief which is embossed on the broad C-column in the wrapping dress. It is naturally reflected in the factory-inst
13 May 2013, 03:37 PM
Volkswagen has revealed the Amarok Power-Pickup Concept at the 2013 Worthersee Motor Show.
The Power-Pickup is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 272HP (200 kW) and 600Nm (444 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds thanks to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and permanent 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system.
The striking exterior design features widened wheelarches to accommodate 22” alloy wheels, 80 mm lowered suspension, bi-xenon headlights with chrome surround and a chrome grille plus an
13 May 2013, 02:44 PM
Volkswagen has introduced the new R-Line trim level for the Saloon and Estate versions of 2013 Passat.
The R-Line brings even more style to the Passat range. It includes a bespoke bodykit that gives a sleek and sporty image. The bodykit consists of a new unique bumper with fog lights with cornering function, lowered sports suspension (-15 mm) and a pair of side skirts. Other highlights include a set of 18” Kansas alloy wheels fitted with 235/40 tyres; a rear bootlid spiler (tailgate mount
10 May 2013, 09:22 PM
Volkswagen has announced a new limited edition Beetle. The 2013 Beetle GSR has a unique design and powerful turbocharged petrol engine. Only 3,500 units will be created and 100 of them are being offered to UK customers.
The exterior boasts yellow and matt black accents, GSR lettering, R-Line designed bumpers and black rear spoiler complete the GSR look. The attractive hatchback rolls 19” Tornado alloy wheels fitted with 235/40 tyres.
The interior also comes with black and yellow theme.
10 May 2013, 11:29 AM
One of the biggest tuning events this year is the Austrian Wörthersee festival, where the race car Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept was just revealed. The model is based on the seventh-generation GTI, but has substantially wider front and rear tracks, as well as runs on specially developed 20-inch wheels coupled with 235 tires in the front and 275s at the rear.
This concept is able of achieving a top speed of 186 mph thanks to the 503 hp (370 kW) developed at 6500 rpm by its engine. Namel
09 May 2013, 07:46 PM
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the Golf GTI Cabrio Austria Concept.
It boasts an Oryx White exterior with Flash Red stripes and numerous red accents. Other highlights include a new front spoiler, different rear apron and a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.
The interior comes with tri-color Recaro sport seats, red trim elements and powerful 2,250 WATT audio system. There is also a new flat-bottom steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and distinctive air vents w
09 May 2013, 03:23 PM
Volkswagen has announced the Amarok R-Style Concept, which will make its official public debut at the 2013 Worthersee Motor Show.
It is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 272HP (200 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, which is pretty good for a pick-up truck. The engine also boasts super-low fuel consumption and superb flexibility.
The exterior boasts 60 mm wider fenders to make room for the enormous 22” alloy wheels fitted with 295/35 R22 performance tires.
08 May 2013, 08:02 AM
Volkswagen will premiere today its new Design Vision GTI Concept at the annual Wörthersee meeting. The model is based on the seventh-generation Golf GTI, but transfers the design and power potential of the iconic hot hatch to the world of racing.
Highlights here are the C-pillars and side sills which have been extended out as autonomous body elements. The consequence is that they now allow wider track and larger wheels. In addition, the Design Vision GTI has a long wheelbase and short front o
07 May 2013, 04:41 PM
Volkswagen Scirocco Million will mark German brand’s celebration of its Scirocco sports coupe breaking the one million unit production barrier. For this occasion Volkswagen is introducing a special edition version called “Million”.
The Scirocco Million is going to be sold in Germany and China only and will be available in a special black exterior color. It will be equipped with a range of distinctive styling features, such as R-Line bumpers, R-Line side sills, smoked tail lights, ‘Million’ st
29 April 2013, 03:22 PM
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG has revealed some new details about the company's future technologies.
Areas of work being focussed on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 136HP (100 kW) per litre of displacement and a new 10-speed DSG (dual clutch gearbox), that reduces the fuel consumption. Among the alternative drive systems plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential.
“Since th