Jan. 14 - One of the nicer concept cars at the Detroit Auto Show was the Concept BlueSport from Volkswagen - an affordable,uncommonly economical and highly agile mid-engine roadster.
The 2.0 liter turbo engine - a Clean Diesel (TDI) with common rail injection and downstream NOx storage catalytic converter - develops its maximum torque at a low 1,750 rpm, taking just 6.2 seconds to boost the sports car to a speed of 60 mph (0-100 km/h: 6,6 seconds) and yielding a top speed of 140 mph (226 km/h).
The company defined just two objectives in the car’s development: maximum driving fun and minimal fuel consumption. And so a midengine sports car was implemented that makes no compromises, that aims at low weight and maximum agility right from the start, accompanied by an estimated average fuel consumption of 55 mpg.
A 6-speed dual clutch transmission, the most economical and agile transmission system in the world, transfers this power tothe rear wheels. It is shifted either automatically or via shift paddles on the steering wheel. A McPherson strut front suspension and multi-arm independent rear suspension keep the 235/35 profile, 19-inch tires in contact with the road during spirited driving.
The Concept BlueSport is a concept car, with no production plans announced.
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