This is the fastest Polo ever made and it has remained almost the same as the concept. It's based on the fifth-gen Polo and comes with the Golf GTI's 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine that produces 217 hp (162 kW) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque.
Power is sent to front wheels via a short-shift 6-speed manual transmission that enables the hottest Polo to perform the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 6.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 151 mph (243 km/h). Volkswagen says that it can return 31.6 mpg (38 mpg UK or 7.4 litres / 100 km) with CO2 emissions of 174 g/km.
It tips the scales at 1,324 kg (2,919 lbs) with the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and 90 percent full fuel tank included. The car rides on 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/35 R18 tires and has 16-inch disc brakes. Inside it gets WRC-badged seat covers, Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, racing-style pedals and a black roof liner.
There's a bespoke, rally-inspired lower front spoiler with big air inlets, a rear diffuser and a spoiler on the rear edge of the roof. It borrows the same blue/grey livery as its WRC sibling and comes with several "R" and "WRC" badges.
Limited to only 2,500 units, the Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street will be sold exclusively in left-hand drive and will cost 33,900 EUR. Customers can place an order starting tomorrow, with deliveries commencing in September next year.
