2014 Volkswagen XL Sport
The rumors of a XL1 celebrating the
acquisition of Ducati with the adoption of a motorcycle engine in VW’s concept
were real, it's the Volkswagen XL Sport.
The world’s most
efficient car adopts the world's most powerful twin-cylinder, the 1199 cc V2
from the Ducati Superleggera which develops 200 hp and 134 nm.
This power may seem
obsolete in comparison to the hybrid supercars but thanks to its weight of 890 kg
and engine revs of 11.000 rpms, the XL Sport surely promises some thrill! Thus,
the 0 to 100 km/h is announced in 5.9 seconds for a maximum speed of 270 km/h.
That changes from the
original 75 hp of the XL1, to get the power to the ground, wheelbase gets wider
while still benefiting from a record Cx of 0.258.
Therefore, the XL Sport
received the race treatment with magnesium forged wheels and ceramic brakes!
The transmission is a DSG7 gearbox that powers the rear wheels.
Like the XL1, this XL
Sport will be produced in limited quantities of 500 units (twice the volume of
the XL1) at a price not yet announced.
