VW Polo R WRC by Wimmer
Big
things really come in small packages; just look at the Polo R WRC, although
Wimmer has something even more powerful for those looking for a thrill.
Wimmer has pushed the supermini out of its comfort zone, offering a tuning kit
more potent than the 314 Hp and 430 Nm of torque Polo R World Rally Car.
After carefully modifying
the stock 2.0-litre, 217 HP, 274 Nm of torque, with an upgraded
turbocharger, an adjusted air intake, a 6-bar-fuel-pump, a modified
high-pressure pump, a Y-pipe with sport catalytic, and an internal stainless
steel sports exhaust, the € 10,200 (US$ 11,537) stage 4
performance upgrade bumped the vehicle’s total output to an eye watering 414 HP
and 651 Nm of torque.
Enough grunt to push the car
to a top speed of 280 Km/h, thanks to its newly-acquired 3.15 Kg/HP
power-to-weight ratio (from 6,02 Kg/HP). The 0 to 100 Km/h remains a
mystery, but it’s probably influenced by the driver’s bravery.
The Volkswagen also comes
with a more efficient high-performance K&N air filter, a level 3 KW
coil-over suspension, and a set of stylish 8 x 17 OZ rims wrapped in 214/40/17
tires. All these extra upgrades require an additional US$ 4,283, but are not
mandatory. It’s suffice to say that 414 HP are enough for the little beast.
