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Three years ago, almost to the day, Volkswagen unveiled the BlueSport Concept at the 2009 North American International Show. At the time, sources within the company said that the mid-engine roadster was earmarked for production and would also underpin an Audi version as well as a “baby†Porsche Boxster.
- Vw Changes Its Tune, Says Still Thinking About Small Roadster
Talk about a future Volkswagen roadster has reignited after VW design Chief Walter de Silva acknowledged that such project has still a lot of support within the company. Although the 2009 BlueSport roadster concept was put on hold because VW didn’t...
- Vw Bluesport Roadster: 30 New High Res Photos Of Mid-engined, Rwd Sportscar
If you want any more proof that Volkswagen's BlueSport roadster concept is heading towards production, just consider the fact that the German firm has not only given the car an internal development code name but it also invited a number of journalists...
- Vw Bluesport Roadster: New Wallpaper Gallery
The BlueSport concept was one of the most important models to debut at this year's Detroit Show as it essentially confirms earlier rumors supporting that Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive roadster by 2012. If you...
- Video: Vw's Bluesport Mid-engined Roadster In Action
The Detroit Show saw the reveal of VW's BlueSport concept, a mid-engined roadster study said to preview of a production model that could be launched as early as 2012. The concept is powered by a 180HP 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel propelling VW's......
- Watch Volkswagen Bluesport Concept In Motion
There's something iconically beautiful about the Volkswagen BlueSport roadster concept that made its debut in Detroit in the middle of winter. Not unexpectedly but somewhat uniquely, Volkswagen fitted the BlueSport Concept with a 2.0L diesel powertrain...
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VW BlueSport Roadster Production on Hold as Sales Numbers Don't Crunch up
Three years ago, almost to the day, Volkswagen unveiled the BlueSport Concept at the 2009 North American International Show. At the time, sources within the company said that the mid-engine roadster was earmarked for production and would also underpin an Audi version as well as a “baby†Porsche Boxster.
The good news is that the BlueSport, which even in its concept form looked like it could enter production with only a few minor tweaks, is virtually ready to offer some open-top, rear-wheel drive affordable pleasure to potential buyers. At least that’s what VW’s engineering boss, Uli Hackenberg, told Autocar magazine.
Read more »- Vw Changes Its Tune, Says Still Thinking About Small Roadster
Talk about a future Volkswagen roadster has reignited after VW design Chief Walter de Silva acknowledged that such project has still a lot of support within the company. Although the 2009 BlueSport roadster concept was put on hold because VW didn’t...
- Vw Bluesport Roadster: 30 New High Res Photos Of Mid-engined, Rwd Sportscar
If you want any more proof that Volkswagen's BlueSport roadster concept is heading towards production, just consider the fact that the German firm has not only given the car an internal development code name but it also invited a number of journalists...
- Vw Bluesport Roadster: New Wallpaper Gallery
The BlueSport concept was one of the most important models to debut at this year's Detroit Show as it essentially confirms earlier rumors supporting that Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive roadster by 2012. If you...
- Video: Vw's Bluesport Mid-engined Roadster In Action
The Detroit Show saw the reveal of VW's BlueSport concept, a mid-engined roadster study said to preview of a production model that could be launched as early as 2012. The concept is powered by a 180HP 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel propelling VW's......
- Watch Volkswagen Bluesport Concept In Motion
There's something iconically beautiful about the Volkswagen BlueSport roadster concept that made its debut in Detroit in the middle of winter. Not unexpectedly but somewhat uniquely, Volkswagen fitted the BlueSport Concept with a 2.0L diesel powertrain...