| Author | Message | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 306 Registered: 5-2002 |
Wow, if this thing comes out... and is priced as it says, it will be a great deal/car! Retractable hardtop, 260 hp, and only 2200 lbs (am I converting this correctly?)! plus the neat new audi double clutch take on the F1- should really be something | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 1311 Registered: 9-2002 |
How does this make any sense? Doesn't Piech own 25% of Porsche? The only company VW is able to compete with is itself. Phaeton vs. A8, etc. --Dan | ||
| John Do'h (Combover)
Junior Member Username: Combover Post Number: 61 Registered: 8-2003 |
Is it just me or does that rear 3/4 view make it look like a Carrera GT, Jr.? If it does come in at a base of >$20,000, I'll be one happy guy. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 763 Registered: 10-2001 |
found another photo.. weight is 1,000kg anyone seen a photo of the folding hard-top yet?  | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 762 Registered: 10-2001 |
VW's Boxster: racy mid-engine roadster won�t drain your bank account Volkswagen is going Porsche Boxster hunting with a new 261-hp mid-engined roadster. Dubbed Concept-R, the V6-powered two-seater makes its world debut at the mid-September Frankfurt motor show Powering the open-top VW is a longitudinally, mid-mounted version of the Golf R32�s 24-valve 3.2-liter V6 engine (headed for the Cayenne as well). Running direct injection and a more free-flowing exhaust system, the narrow-angle (15-degree) unit kicks out 261 hp at 6250 rpm and 253 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. Production versions will likely offer a range of different engines, including a mild 2.0-liter four-cylinde a folding, two-piece hardtop roof with a large glass panel built into the roof. VW sees its roadster challenging MR2, Mazda Miata and the expected-to-be-announced Pontiac Solstice on pricing, while its performance and curb appeal are designed to push BMW Z4, Mercedes SLK and Boxster.  Drive is channeled to the rear wheels via VW�s new six-speed double-clutch Direct Shift Gearbox, also offered currently on the Audi TT. Wolfsburg officials won�t divulge the Concept-R�s weight or gear ratios, but the company is already making claims to impressive performance, estimating the car will sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds, nearly half a second quicker than a Boxster S and 1.3-seconds faster than the R32. Top speed is limited to 155 mph, though officials suggest could theoretically reach 168 mph flat out in sixth gear. |