Polo R WRC

[gavs]

I couldn't care less about not having the fastest polo model there is, my personal experience however from working in the auto industry dictates logically to me that the likelihood of this actually reaching full scale production is very very slim, like I said previously. A special edition ala A1 Quattro would be more likely but still, faster than a golf GTI also means more expensive than a Golf GTI. And realistically, with the marketing strategies of Audi Australia coming into play also (Golf R example) as well as cost positioning, would anyone really pay upwards of ~$45k for a Polo R when you could have a golf GTI with (theoretically) the same motor in it for less? Especially when (as pointe out) a new model on fully new and lighter platform Polo GTI would be released a mere 6-12months afterwards.

[PoloDave]

How about going the same route as the old Clio V6? Rip out the back seats and put a 2.0 Tsi in the back with RWD. I would pay for that!
Always really wanted to own the clio.. but there are no cars left that have not been trashed

I hope the polo r is not awd, simply because it would defeat the purpose of it being a feather weight hot hatch. The most pleasing aspect of it in fwd form is its lightweight. Add any more weight to it an it would destroy its driving dynamics. What I do hope for is for vw to through in a mechanical LSD , then it would truly deserve the moniker R. Back in your box awd fan.

[gavs]

Now THAT I would buy! Especially seeing as there is a V6 Clio near work and aside from looking ridiculous, any car that gets a "widow maker" term associated with it has to be a hoot to drive!

[pologti18t]

I think the Polo R concept simple shows the power output that the next Golf GTI will get (162kw).

The Polo GT shows the new series 1.4L engine (turbo only) in the Polo/Ibiza shell mated to a 6 speed manual. Best bet is the next Polo GTI will get a high output version of this (no supercharger) engine. The competition only have around 130ish kw/250Nm.

[Acko1991]

issss it.....Polo R WRC: too-too-too powerful - BBC Top Gear

[Hail22]

The Polo R WRC, VW revealed to Top Gear, sends all its power to the front wheels. Vigorous torque steer ahoy!

Oh snap! FWD...no thanks...especially with all that power and such a light car...way over the top xD

[Trepid4tion]

Now THAT I would buy! Especially seeing as there is a V6 Clio near work and aside from looking ridiculous, any car that gets a "widow maker" term associated with it has to be a hoot to drive!

i couldnt agree more with that... hahahah seen one floating around up here.

[Eaglehawk]

Volkswagen Polo R confirmed

(Just not confirmed for Australia yet)

[gavs]

Still not convinced seeing as Drive states the car will be awd yet all other sources say fwd. Drive say 155kw golf gti motor, others say 160kw+ 2 litre (unconfirmed) motor.

Once it enters production, then I'll believe the specs but saying it will be priced the same as a golf GTI I think is folly. Why price your volume model out of contention with an R model when a golf R is theoretically only $10k more......

Would I have one though? Hell yes!

[Eaglehawk]

Volkswagen 2013 Polo R - Volkswagen confirms new hot Polo | GoAuto

With different figures again

[Acko1991]

I listen to Top gear....They are the most credible source out of all of them.

[gavs]

Flappy paddle gearbox, torques, Jeremy clarkson..... Real credible

[Gambit]

I'd buy the polo r, I really hope they put a mechanical LSD in it and option it with the manual gear box too

[team_v]

So VW has to produce 2500 in order to achieve homologation.
details here: VW Drops New Photos of 217HP Polo R WRC Limited Production Version - Carscoops

Short story, 2.0TSI and 6MT, should be an absolute beast when tuned since it's essentially the Golf GTI engine.

[DoggieHowser]

Not sure why they'd need a production run for homologation when the street car is fundamentally so different from the road car.

It's not like the old Group N rally cars which were bona fide street cars but with some limited modification (as specified by the rules), that brought us the old Imprezas and Evos.