Sedan developed over 300 km / h of the Salt Lake Bonneville
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid set a new world speed record for a vehicle engine to 1.5 -liter turbo. On the surface of the Salt Lake Bonneville sedan in the U.S. reached an average speed of 299.842 km . The previous best result was the same car - 298.363 km / h , it was launched in August of the same place .
Now Volkswagen have every right to state your machine is not only the fastest hybrid in the world, but for the most performance vehicles in its class. The team involved in testing argue that during one passage car developed 301.184 km / h Head of Volkswagen America Jonathan Browning was adamant that the new record is an excellent way to demonstrate the merits of the Jetta Hybrid not only in fuel economy but also as a high-speed machine. However, it should be noted that participated in the record breaking Jetta is quite different from the standard hybrid.
From him she kept the body and the unit, which includes the 1.4 -liter TSI turbo and an electric motor with a total output of 170 hp They are combined with 7-speed avtomatimna gearbox DSG. Completely different , however, suspension, tires , braking system and the passenger compartment . The interior is quite relieved he drew almost everything.
Too carcass safety and fire protection system . Next-generation Jetta will use the new MQB modular platform of the German concern and this will allow its conversion and crossover . Something similar happened to the Passat wagon , which is available in version Alltrack.
According to agency Automotive News, which cites its sources in Volkswagen, the German manufacturer looks seriously the development and launch of such a machine. It will be almost similar to the concept that the Germans showed a month ago in New York and will be available in North America where you have to deal with off-road wagon Subaru Outback.
Expected the new model to be called Jetta Alltrack, while his four-wheel drive will be available as an option. If the vehicle onto the market in Europe is likely to be sold as a Golf Alltrack.
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