Pocket Rocket: Volkswagen Polo R WRC

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I used to be big fan of rally racing, haven’t watched it much lately, not sure why?  It is very entertaining and the crashes are pretty spectacular.?????
? Recently Mini announced it will be entering World Rally Championship and not to be outdone, Volkswagen has just announced they will be entering a Polo R WRC in the 2013 season.

The VW Polo R WRC is currently being developed and it will be powered by a direct injection turbocharged 1.6 liter engine that will produce 300 horsepower and 258 pound-feet (350 Nm) of torque.  Power will be sent to all four wheels via sequential gearbox.

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Author: Faisal

I've been writing about cars for the last 8 years, but I've loved everything with an engine since I was a kid. I'll take the sound of high revving naturally aspirated engine over music, any day! Favorite Car: Porsche Cayman GT4

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