The Polo R WRC Street is the production version of the vehicle that Volkswagen will be using in the World Rally Championship. The unique and distinctive model brings the racing sport technology of a World Rally Car (WRC) straight to the streets. From September 2013, a limited run of 2,500 models of the top athlete will be available to buy. A transversely mounted 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection delivers racing sport-like driving performance. The Polo R WRC has a top speed of 243 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. The air-cooled turbocharger provides 220 horsepower (165 kW), which is transferred to the front wheels. Gears are changed using a short-shift, manual six-speed gearbox.With the white paintwork, the blue and grey stripped trim, and the bumpers in the WRC design, the Polo R WRC bridges the gap to the rally car driven by Sebastien Ogier and Jari-Matti Latvala in the World Rally Championship. Even on the production model, optimal aerodynamics are assured by lowered front spoiler with large air inlets, a spoiler on the rear edge of the roof and a diffusor in the lower tail area. Standard Bi-Xenon headlights turn night into day.
The Polo R WRC Street runs on 18-inch alloy wheels. A special sport chassis lowers the bodywork and reduces the roll when negotiating bends at speed. Even when it comes to the handling, the car brings a real racing sport feeling to the streets. The blue brake calipers signalize at first glance how much power lies under the bonnet. 16-inch disc brakes at the front and rear provide precision control.
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