Sunday, May 19, 2013
VW Jetta Hybrid speed record for mass produced hybrid car
Although adapted to an achievement of Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid to 298.36 km / h to drive. The German brand established the new record during Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats in America. The horny Jetta Hybrid is a production sample by Volkswagen R & D in Wolfsburg has been pimped to meet the demands of Southern Californian Timing Association (SCTA), the organizer of the Speed Week each year in the salt lake is held. Behind the wheel of the new record Sat Carlos Lago, an editor of an American car magazine.
Early 2013
this stunt move launches the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid in the consumer listening to. Early 2013, the car in the showroom under the hood a 1.4 liter TSI engine, delivering 150 hp. An electric motor delivers an additional 27 horsepower, while a lithium-ion battery and a seven-speed DSG transmission, respectively, the power and the transfer to take. At short distances it is possible to pure electric driving. The exact specifications and pricing of the Jetta Hybrid will only enter in preparation for the launch announced.
