Volkswagen introduces the Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition ...
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Jetta TDI Cup ‘Street’ Edition will be available in dealer showrooms January 2010. The concept debuted in Las Vegas during the 2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show. Following the SEMA show the concept was displayed at TDI Cup races throughout the country, where it was well received by enthusiasts and consumers alike.
‘Since our inaugural TDI Cup series in 2008 we have received numerous inquiries as to whether or not we would offer a TDI Cup replica vehicle,’ said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. ‘We’re thrilled to announce that a special edition Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition will be available in dealer showrooms early next year. What makes this special edition so unique is that it features the optional, race inspired, TDI Cup body kit package combined with our clean diesel engine. The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition is one exceptional special model that is as fun-to-drive as it is to look at,’ added Barnes.
The similarities between the TDI Cup race car and the ‘Street’ Edition equipped with the optional TDI Cup Edition Kit are apparent at first glance — the TDI Cup ‘Street’ Edition Kit features the front bumper, side skirts and rear valance that are found on the TDI Cup race cars. The enhancements to the TDI Cup ‘Street’ Edition go well beyond cosmetics. All ‘Street’ Edition Jetta TDI’s feature larger brakes with red calipers, sway bars and European sport tuned suspension from the performance oriented GLI.
The TDI Cup ‘Street’ Edition is powered by the award winning 2.0-liter clean diesel engine that produces 140 horsepower and an impressive 236 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine makes use of an advanced electronically controlled turbocharger and common rail direct injection technology, and can be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or the highly acclaimed DSGВ® transmission.
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