VW Concept Blue Sports Breaks Cover

hks786 · 01-11-2009, 06:01 AM

Volkswagen's Concept Blue Sports premieres in Detroit as a study in combining great fuel economy with a sporty drive and looks. The roadster measures some four metres in length but weighs less than 1200kg. VW has put a turbo diesel engine in it and that tips the performance scales even more in its favour.

The engine is a 2.0-litre TDI that makes 180hp (134kW) from 4,200rpm and a hefty torque of 350Nm made from just 1,750rpm. Said to be capable of a 0 - 100km/h time of 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 226km/h (140mph), the Blue Sports concept emits just 113g/km in harmful C02 gasses. It averages 4.3 litres per 100km (55mpg US/ 66mpg UK) in fuel consumption.

Not to be classified as a lightweight with no proper credentials, the car runs on massive 235/35ZR19 tyres front and 245/35ZR19 rear. The gearbox is VW's trusted quick-shifting DSG with 6 forward gears and one reverse.

Technologies adopted are bi-xenon LED headlights outside, a touchscreen that controls infotainment sources inside and an easy-to-use top that can be removed in seconds. Could the Concept Blue Sports be pointing towards a future Scirocco cabriolet? Time will tell.

jaserion · 01-11-2009, 07:43 AM

like it.

ps. thanks for posting all these, hks!

footie · 01-11-2009, 07:50 AM

That thing is glorious looking. Though I would much prefer petrol in it's veins than diesel.

hks786 · 01-11-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jaserion

like it.

ps. thanks for posting all these, hks!

No problem. There's another 2 Audi's covered up so I'll post them when covers are removed...and I'll be sure to post live pics...R8 V10...Z4 (possibly)...

rubber_ducky · 01-11-2009, 11:02 AM

looks great. let's hope porsche doesn't kill it.

ska///235i · 01-11-2009, 12:05 PM

rebadged TT with a deisel

BoostedCosta · 01-11-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

rebadged TT with a deisel

pretty much lol

rubber_ducky · 01-11-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

rebadged TT with a deisel

Early on, this car was thought to be mid-engined. If that's indeed the case, it's hardly a TT. Here's for hoping.

Edit: No back seat and air intakes in front of the rear wheel is a good sign that it's a mid-engine layout.

sinnet112 · 01-11-2009, 03:02 PM

Reminds me of a baby R8

lowcash_dreamcar · 01-11-2009, 03:30 PM

Looks neat!!!

Spensaur · 01-11-2009, 03:41 PM

I'd rock it.

561design · 01-11-2009, 03:54 PM

They've been releasing concepts like that for YEARS. I'll believe it when I actually see a near production model.

Year's_End · 01-11-2009, 04:23 PM

This looks alot like the Audi R4 concept, which wasn't really a concept, but an illustration. It's not bad. Could be interesting.

LI E90 · 01-11-2009, 04:32 PM

gorgeous... stunning actually

attbimmer · 01-11-2009, 07:24 PM

Here is some more info where they state it is mid-engined and weighs ~2600lbs. Sounds pretty cool.

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hks786 Major General 2280 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	VW Concept Blue Sports Breaks Cover Volkswagen's Concept Blue Sports premieres in Detroit as a study in combining great fuel economy with a sporty drive and looks. The roadster measures some four metres in length but weighs less than 1200kg. VW has put a turbo diesel engine in it and that tips the performance scales even more in its favour. The engine is a 2.0-litre TDI that makes 180hp (134kW) from 4,200rpm and a hefty torque of 350Nm made from just 1,750rpm. Said to be capable of a 0 - 100km/h time of 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 226km/h (140mph), the Blue Sports concept emits just 113g/km in harmful C02 gasses. It averages 4.3 litres per 100km (55mpg US/ 66mpg UK) in fuel consumption. Not to be classified as a lightweight with no proper credentials, the car runs on massive 235/35ZR19 tyres front and 245/35ZR19 rear. The gearbox is VW's trusted quick-shifting DSG with 6 forward gears and one reverse. Technologies adopted are bi-xenon LED headlights outside, a touchscreen that controls infotainment sources inside and an easy-to-use top that can be removed in seconds. Could the Concept Blue Sports be pointing towards a future Scirocco cabriolet? Time will tell. Attached Images __________________
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jaserion Captain 125 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	like it. ps. thanks for posting all these, hks! __________________ 2015 F31 Sport Wagon 2014 Tesla Model S 2011 E93 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone
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561design z4um Hooligan 154 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 3.0Si Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga iTrader: (1)	They've been releasing concepts like that for YEARS. I'll believe it when I actually see a near production model. __________________ Charles flickr
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