Might hear more about VW's mid-engined sports car., First day of the Frankfurt Auto Show. Options

[Charles Deutsch]

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[Charles Deutsch]

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"Volkswagen Concept R

In the VW lineup (and even in Audi’s), a true roadster does not exist. Volkswagen is obviously tired of that fact, and having no answer to the Porsche Boxster, Honda S2000, and Mercedes-Benz SLK must feel like rubbing salt on a wound. By the looks of the Concept R, Volkswagen has been busy wiping off the salt, and appears to be serious about this whole roadster deal. VW is being rather coy, saying only that the R, “indicates a view to the future of the Brand and possible commitments in the sports car segment.” Dressed in “Frozen Sky” paint and “Dark Earth” interior leather, the rear-drive Concept R is propelled by a mid-mounted 261-horsepower V-6 engine mated to a six-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG), a combo capable of 0 to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds, according to VW. Like many classic roadsters, the R features two body domes behind the driver and co-driver for style, wind deflection, and rollover protection."