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Old 11-01-2009, 15:52
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Volkswagen has revealed its Bluesport roadster concept, which will be on display at the Detroit auto show starting this week. Originally slated to debut at the Los Angeles auto show, the car was delayed because VW felt the amount of anticipation generated by earlier rumors warranted greater publicity.

Designed as a rival to the Lotus Elise, the car, if ever produced, would be relatively affordable and extremely lightweight. Unlike past roadster concepts from VW, the Bluesport appears to be intended for production. “It is the fifth time in as many years that we have created such a [concept] car, but this time, more than any other, the signs are looking good that we will get production approval,” a source told Automotive News in August.

Expected to enter production some time in the next two years, the car will weigh around 2,200 pounds and be motivated by a 180 horsepower engine with 260 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 35 mpg in the combined European cycle. The mid-mounted engine yields a weight distribution of 45:55 front to rear. Power is transmitted through a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The car’s platform is rumored be shared with the forthcoming Porsche 914, which would slot below the Cayman and Boxster.








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Looks amazing, but what's that circle "thing" in the hood?
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gasfiller? It's mid-engined so probably has the tank in the front,...
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hmmm, then I'll ask myself, why didn't they smoothed it into the hood? like this it will attract (negative) attention..
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every attention is good attention!
i love it too, just wondering about the center console looks like something doesnt belong in there...!?
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wonderful car love it
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To me, the car looks pretty good with the top on.
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