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VW unveils GTI and Polo Wörthersee ‘09 concepts
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Audi’s not alone in bringing a customized production ride to the 2009 Wörthersee meet. Volkswagon’s one-upping the interlocking rings by bringing two production-based concept cars: special Wörthersee ‘09 versions of the new VW GTI and Polo. The GTI’s bodywork is finished in a dark Firespark Red color, offset with black wheels and exterior accents. The red is also used for the GTI’s grille trim and to dress up the rims on its black 19-spoke alloys. Nappa leather trims the seats, with red contrast panels and white piping adding some more visual pop.
The VW Polo Wörthersee ‘09 concept (shown at right) looks like the GTI concept’s kid brother, and likely hints at the next-gen Polo GTI’s appearance. Finished in Flash Red paint with black rally stripes, the Polo concept sports black 18-inch wheels with polished spokes sit at the corners, while inside, you’ll find more Nappa leather appointments. Black surfaces are accented with white contrast panels and red accent stitching.
Both cars get sport exhaust systems and the obligatory commemorative doorsill plates, natch. Will the crush of fanboys rolling into the Wörthersee Tour approve of the two show cars? We’d place our bets on “yes.”
Continue reading Seeing Red: VW unveils GTI and Polo Wörthersee ‘09 concepts
Seeing Red: VW unveils GTI and Polo Wörthersee ‘09 concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 May 2009 11:27:00 EST.
Next Bentley Arnage to feature Audi turbo-diesel
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Bentley has long been rumored to be considering the use of diesel engines. The torquey oil-burners would enable Crewe to continue offering the kind of freight-train muscle for which it has become known while living up to the mandate of offering improved fuel economy, and, with the latest developments in particulate filter technology, reduce carbon emissions, as well. The company’s marriage to Audi, which has carved out a nice niche for itself in diesel propulsion, seems to be a match made in motor heaven, and now reports suggest that, at long last, the marriage is set to be consummated with the next Arnage sedan.
According to the latest output from the ever-churning rumor-mill, the replacement for the aging Arnage will employ a version of the V12 turbo-diesel used in the current Audi Q7 TDI. With 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, the twelve-cylinder oil-burner would prove an ideal power-plant for the big saloon, and could get an even higher output version to join the half-century-old 6 ¾-liter V8 found in 530-horsepower trim in the current Brooklands, all while Bentley continues to toy with ethanol-burning variants of its W12 as previewed in the Continental Supersports show car unveiled just days ago at the Geneva Motor Show and Her Majesty’s State Limousine.
Gallery: Bentley Arnage Final Series
[Source: 4wheelsnews]
REPORT: Next Bentley Arnage to feature Audi turbo-diesel originally appeared on Autoblog
