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Mid-engine convertible Diesel Sports car
http://jalopnik.com/5128770/volkswagen-bluesport-concept-42-mpg-roadster-officially-revealed
The VW Bluesport Roadster may only be a concept, but it's sure to pique the interest of drivers looking for top-down fun and diesel power on the same chassis. As we mentioned last night, the Volkswagen Bluesport concept is powered by a 180 HP turbodiesel motor mounted amidship. Despite its concept status, VW is promising fairly realistic performance. This includes a 0-60 MPH time of 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 140 MPH. Though not Prius-killing, the 42 MPG combined mileage (we're guessing in the European cycle) is impressive for a sports car and would surely top any known competitors.
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I wonder how well the airflow is channeled to keep the exhaust away from the passengers.
Other than that it's a very attractively designed car. I don't see why US auto manufactuers can't design and BUILD things like that. |
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In new diesels with particulate filters you can't tell if it's a petrol or a diesel. They even have vapor coming out of the tailpipe/s in cold days like petrols' cars do.
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Biodiesel helps with the smell
Drop a diesel into a Corvette
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Oooooo.... I wonder if it handles like my Miata.... I think I want one....
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I am pretty sure the block is too big although perhaps certain engines will fit. A D-max? (cough....izusu) |
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I'd drive that in a heartbeat! I hope it makes it to market.
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Like said before, there is no smell. If I couldn't smell my 3.0 liter Sprinter even at the tailpipe, I am sure it will be no different in this toy. One of few or only positive aspect of DPF. |
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Gainesville FL craigslist has a guy selling an early 90's Miata project car with a 300td engine As a rabid Miata and diesel Mercedes owner I almost pulled the trigger on this project myself.
Not quite mid engined as the mentioned car but just as unique. I'd drive that VW in a heartbeat |
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Put something besides a DPF choked 2.0L 4-banger in there and I'd take it.
6.2 seconds is too slow for a "sport" car. |
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6.2 seconds to 60 is not sporty enough? I highly doubt VW designed it for drag races. They designed it to accomodate performance, style and economy.
And what WOULD be sporty? |
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I'm sure the aftermarket tuners are rubbing their hands together in gleeful anticipation of chips n' tweaks that will get that 0-60mph figure down to 5 secs or less.
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AUDI A5 3.0 TDI with 6sp manual, NO DPF option and under 5sec to 60 |
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Thank you.
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Reasonable meaning $35,000.... |
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