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oldraven
Volkswagen introduced a new concept EcoRacer at the Tokyo Motor Show today. It's a two seat, mid engine RWD roadster/hardtop that sprints to 60 in 6.3 seconds, has a 230kph (143mph) top speed, and does it all while making 69.2 mpg. This is due to a 1.5L TDI that makes 134hp and 184lb/ft in a 1874 lb carbon fibre wrapper.













Very cool. See the full VWVortex article here.

PraxGTI
DAYAM!!!

If they bring that here, I am gettin one.

SilviaDrifter
hmmm intresting
nice design.....

Soulfly
It's Ugly.. But A very well thought through design.. Looks Like It was made to be a crusier to get damn good MPG's... :thumbup: For VW. :p

nissanz32
That little thing is awesome.I hope they put it into production.

qualthar
The windshield comes down?? Crazy! I like the looks of it with the roof and panels on. :thumbup:

Markgase2000
:blink: ? It looks like a slipper! Kinda neat tho.

oldraven
I just noticed something. If you cover up the front clip, it looks like a cartoon version of a Carrera GT. :lol:

motorwerks
Thats sweet. But is it even legal or smart to drive with the windshield down? I mean... I get enough rocks hitting my windshield... I don't need them hitting my face... :blink: but the car is awesome and with wicked mileage too!

oldraven
quote:
Originally posted by qualthar
The windshield comes down?? Crazy! I like the looks of it with the roof and panels on. :thumbup:


Actually, those are two different windshields. A Speedster screen and a Roadster/Coupe screen. Imagine the weight they saved by not making a motorized full size windshield and running tracks that long. They just swap out, like the T-tops and rear hatch.

Another cool thing I've read is, in coupe form, when the doors are opened, the T-top cover on that side automatically lifts to give the driver head room.



seevik
man thats sweet, i doubt well be seein it in canada tho at all

oldraven
quote:
Originally posted by seevik
man thats sweet, i doubt well be seein it in canada tho at all


Actually, I don't think anyone is going to get this car. It's an advanced technology study. A concept to build off of in the future. So we may not see this roadster, but there is a good chance that this measn VW is working on lightweight mid engined sports coupes/convertibles with economy and performance as a goal.

As far as this car is concerned, it's all about the bigger picture. I'd love to see VW make a return to the trans-axle. It's what made them, afterall.:thumbup:

motorwerks
That is terribly cool. Its nice to see vw is still earning the respect they get.




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