VW BlueSport Mid-Engined Roadster Concept with 180HP Diesel Achieves 55MPG
Sporty, good looking and extremely frugal; what else could one ask from a two-seater roadster? VW's long-awaited Concept BlueSport made its debut at the 2009 Detroit Show. Even though the German automaker makes no word of a production version, we're all crossing our fingers that the roadster study will get the green light. Behind the two bucket seats of the 3.99 meter long Concept BlueSport, there's 180HP strong 2.0-liter turbocharged Clean Diesel (TDI) engine that transfers power to the rear-wheels via 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission.
With this unit that produces 350Nm of torque, the Concept BlueSport can sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 6.2 seconds (0-100 km/h: 6,6 seconds) while its top speed is 140 mph (226 km/h). Even more impressive is the car's excellent fuel economy rating of 55 mpg U.S. (4,3 l/100 km) that is combined with an ultralow CO2 level of 113 g/km CO2. Two features that help the mid-engined, soft-top roadster achieve these figures is the automatic start-stop system and the brake energy regeneration system.
Technical data of the Volkswagen concept car Concept BlueSport
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport | |
Body / Chassis | |
Length | 3,990 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm |
Height | 1,260 mm |
Track, front | 1,490 mm |
Track, rear | 1,520 mm |
Front suspension | McPherson suspension |
Rear suspension | Multi-link system |
Engine | |
Configuration | 4 cylinder TDI, |
Max. power | 132 kW / 180 PS |
Max. torque | 350 Nm |
Drivetrain / Wheels | |
Transmission | 6-speed direct shift |
Final drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Tires, front | 235/35 ZR19 |
Tires, rear | 245/35 ZR19 |
Performance / Economy | |
0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds |
0-60 mph | 6.2 seconds |
V/max | 140 mph / 226 km/h |
Fuel consumption (Euro 6) | 4.3 liter/100 km / 55 mpg |
CO2 emissions* | 113 g/km |
* in Eco mode: | |
Colors | |
Exterior paint | Flex silver |
Convertible top | Orange |
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