Volkswagen has released a teaser sketch of the 2017 Volkswagen Polo R WRC car, built to comply with 2017 WRC specifications. The new vehicle is designed to compete in the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship, which means it can use an enlarged intake for increased engine power. The FIA is […]
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Volkswagen extends WRC commitment to end of 2019
Volkswagen has committed to its future in the FIA World Rally Championship at least until the end of 2019. Their first appearance in the sport was with the Polo R WRC in 2013. Volkswagen’s WRC commitment was initially planned for just three years (2013-2015), however, the Polo R’s first year […]
AWD Volkswagen Polo R on the way, similar spec to Audi S1
Volkswagen is set to launch a super-hot Polo R as a little brother to the cracking Golf R. The performance hatch will come with a similar running gear as seen in the Audi S1 quattro. Aside from the Audi S1, there are no other compact hatches on the market that […]
Third Volkswagen Polo R joining WRC lineup in Portugal
After a very successful first-ever entrance in the World Rally Championship this year, Volkswagen has announced it will be introducing a third vehicle into the season at this weekend’s Rally of Portugal. Since its debut FIA WRC event at the Rally Monte Carlo in January, the new Volkswagen Polo R […]
Volkswagen Polo R wins 2013 Rally of Mexico, 2nd win ever
After bringing home the gold in the Rally of Sweden a couple of weeks ago, the all-new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car is proving extremely competitive and has taken out the weekend’s Rally of Mexico. This is Volkswagen’s second ever win in WRC. Piloted by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, […]
Volkswagen Polo R rally team claims first ever WRC victory
In its second WRC event ever, the new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car has won its first victory during the weekend’s Rally of Sweden. Driven by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, the team exceeded its own expectations. Volkswagen’s second car, driven by Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, came in fourth […]
Volkswagen Polo R coming with all-wheel drive?
Like the high performance Volkswagen Golf R, a possible Volkswagen Polo R is expected to come with an all-wheel drive system. This could potentially make it the quickest little pocket rocket on the market. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, Volkswagen is looking to develop an emotional […]
Volkswagen Polo R WRC special edition gets Golf GTI 2.0L turbo
To meet FIA homologation rules as part of VW’s plans to enter the WRC next year, the company has announced it will produce 2500 special edition Volkswagen Polo R WRC cars for the road. The special editions will be made in left-hand drive only, ruling out any chances of the […]