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  • Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI thundering of Je Design

    Posted on July 4th, 2009 admin No comments

    The basic version of the model equipped with diesel engine of 2.0 liters receive a kit because the power was increased from 140 HP to 180 HP saddle and increased torque from 320 Nm to 400 Nm. Also, the maximum speed reached by the Volkswagen Scirocco by thunderous Je Design is 213 km / h with an acceleration 0-100 km / h in 8.4 seconds, reduced by 0.9 seconds from the time obtained by the model number.

    Stronger version of the model Scirocco 2.0 TDI with 170 HP under the hood has a plus of 35 HP to 205 HP with a torque of 410 Nm. Because horses might add acceleration 0-100 km / ha was improved by 0.7 seconds to 7.1 seconds. Chapter speed Scirocco manages to reach 229 km / h (plus a 7 km / h) after all modifications made by Je Design.

    Price per kit amending the 140 HP version is 1249 euro and for the 170 HP model costs 1449 euros.

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  • Volkswagen Passat CC has won the Red Dot Design

    Posted on July 3rd, 2009 admin No comments

    Designer of Volkswagen Passat CC raised the Red Dot Award for design, in a special ceremony. Red Dot Award is awarded to one of the most prestigious design houses in Europe.
    Model Volkswagen Passat CC has won the Red Dot Design in a special ceremony, held in Essen. The winners of this contest were announced in March, but the awards were granted until now. Red Dot Awards are organized by the Design Center of North Westfaliei, one of the oldest and respected design centers in Europe.

    Since launching until today, Volkswagen Passat CC has been awarded with “IF Product Design Award, and the” Australian International Design Award. Red Dot Award for design was built by Martin Kropp, in the name of Studio Design Exterior Volkswagen. Red Dot competition jury is comprised of designers from around the world, which change annually to be as impartial and competition to be more representative.

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  • 2010 Volkwagen GTD

    Posted on March 28th, 2009 admin No comments

    The Volkswagen GTI is an icon, well-known all over the world. But not many know that it has had a diesel-powered counterpart, the GTD, a model which dates back to 1982. That’s because the GTD was mostly confined to Europe. Back then, it looked like a GTI sans the red stripe around its front grille, and its 70-hp turbo-diesel shattered the power source’s well-deserved reputation as slow and boring. In the intervening years, the basic Golfs on which the GTI and GTD have been based have grown ever larger and more powerful. The newest Golf TDI diesel models, for example, are powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo-diesel that produces 110- or 140 hp…more here: www.caranddrive.com

  • Volkswagen Scirocco

    Posted on March 13th, 2009 admin No comments

    Volkswagen Scirocco is a car made by the German automaker Volkswagen between 1974-1992, and after a long pause starting with the third generation in 2008. First generation was produced between 1974-1981, the second one between 1982-1992 and it was always considered a sport coupe model. The engine of this third edition of the car is available in 5 editions: 1.4 TSI (122 hp), 2.0 TSI (200 hp), 2.0 TDI (140 hp), and twincharged 1.4 TSI (160 hp), 2.0 TDI (170 hp). For the transmission you can choose between 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG. The curent Golf GTI inspired the Scirocco which is wider, lower and lighter than the GTI. The “Top Gear” Magazine name the Volkswagen New Scirocco “the car of the year” in 2008. volkswagen-scirocco