Some affectionately call it the "racing tractor", as it combines sporty dynamism with enormous torque of 390 Nm. Rudolf Diesel would have had fun with the 190 HP (140 kW) strong “off-spring” of his invention. He would certainly never have thought it possible that the diesel engine could reach 100 km/h in a 7.1 second sprint. A top speed of 230 km/h and plenty of steam in all seven...
Filed under: Etc. , Europe/EU Audi A3 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery Most likely due to the current economic downturn, most business rentals are getting smaller. According to a new report by rent-a-car company Europcar of the latest rentals in 18 European countries, price is now a determining factor for businesses. Therefore, companies that used to rent relatively large sedans now stick...
According to sources inside Volkswagen that spoke with AutoExpress, the automaker is working on a four-door-coupe variant of the next-generation Golf. Badged the Golf CC, the model will look very similar to the Passat CC, but will be offered as a downsized alternative to the larger sedan. To make it more practical, the Golf CC will [...]
The Snaefell hybrid bike car by François Knorreck is a handcrafted vehicle that took 10,000 man hours to produce alongside €15,000 in funds, merging a Laverda motorcycle alongside a custom-built carbon fiber and polyester sidecar. The sidecar’s parts were taken from a variety of vehicles such as a Volkswagen Golf GTI, a Citroen Xantia and an Audi 80. Running on the Laverda’s...
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ABT Golf VI GTI 2009 - Front Angle ViewABT Sportsline has unveiled their new tuning program for the new Golf GTD, the ABT Golf VI GTD. The ABT Golf VI GTD is based on the new Volkswagen Golf TDI which have improved both power and torque to give ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
(TrendHunter.com) I like Volkswagen Golf’s. It's probably because my sister had one and it went really, really fast. The ABT Golf VI GTD is an epic piece of auto machinery that sup’d-up-loving motorheads are going to flip…
Volkswagen Group tuning specialist ABT has set its eyes on the new Golf GTD offering a range of power and styling treatments. The GTD's 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine receives a 20-pony and 40 Nm increase to 190-horsepower and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) of maximum torque trimming 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration from 8.1 seconds to 7.1 seconds -...
Hugo Menduiña directs this ad for Volkswagen Golf that advises not to be cheap when it comes to make a wish. The trickiest part of the shooting? Dropping the car exactly in the narrow space between two ships… now you can talk about the boat(s) that rocked! ——————————————————————————————————–...
ABT revealed today its latest tuning program for the brand new Volkswagen Golf GTD , sporty hatchback that comes with 170 hp delivered directly from a 2.0-liter diesel engine. Let’s start first with the design: the car comes with a new front spoiler, front grille, side sills, rear spoiler, rear apron set and the typical ABT 4-pipe rear muffler.
ABT Golf GTD 7.1 seconds in the 100 and 230 comes up real mileage to assist (with standard deviation are fit counter-TDI 287 kilometers). Furthermore, we could enjoy 18 or 19 jetsers and a lowered chassis. The bodykit looks not only beautiful, but there too will have to counter-TDI 23 extra kilometers which ABT Golf GTD faster than an Audi R8. Abt Volkswagen Golf VI pics Abt Volkswagen Golf VI GTI
"The critically injured driver of the [Volkswagen Golf] was trapped in the twisted metal of his car and he was unable to move," according to emergency services.
Filed under: News Hot off the press, the all-around vehicle safety watchdog, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), has just released their awards for safe cars to 19 passenger cars and 8 SUVs for the 2010 model year. Each year IIHS recognizes vehicles that perform with flying colors when tested for protecting folks in front, rear, side and rollover crashes. This year, IIHS has rolled...
ABT revealed today its latest tuning program for the brand new Volkswagen Golf GTD , sporty hatchback that comes with 170 hp delivered directly from a 2.0-liter diesel engine. Let’s start first with the design: the car comes with a new front spoiler, front grille, side sills, rear spoiler, rear apron set and the typical ABT 4-pipe rear muffler.
No, the Golf County pictured above isn't one of those garage-built crossovers that we find from time to time on eBay. This is a rare, stock to the bone model that was built in a limited run of around 7,700
Volkswagen’s Golf R and Scirocco R are now available to order in Germany . It’s likely that people would be scrambling for these models since these have exceptional fuel efficiency and are especially customized to provide advanced engine performance. Powering the Golf R is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that develops 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm.