When Porsche and Volkswagen started getting too close, some have eagered to see at least one past joint project arise again. It was Porsche 914, a mid-engined compact roadster that was produced in the 1970’s and that was a very nice driving machine. Some have said Volkswagen would present in Detroit a roadster that would eventually become this 914 of the XXI century. If it is really going to be a new compact roadster signed both by Porsche and Volkswagen is something that is yet to be confirmed, but VW really has presented a car that suits that description in Detroit. And its name is BlueSport.

The new compact roadster is 3.99 m long, 1.26 m tall, 1.75 m wide and has a wheelbase of 2.43 m. It is called “blue” because it has a very fuel efficient engine, a four-cylindre 2-litre 180 bhp TDI engine. Its fuel consumption is estimated at 23.3 km/l, but the car is not only about low emissions. It is also very fun to drive. As an example, it can reach 100 km/h, from standstill, in 6.6 s. Top speed is 226 km/h.

BlueSport shares more details with 914, such as being a rear-wheel drive car with its engine in a mid-rear position. All power is guided to the rear wheels with the help of a six-speed automated dual-clutch gearbox, also known as DSG. But it may also be named PDK, the way Porsche decided to call its dual-clutch transmission. Let’s wait to see where BlueSport will end. Hopefully, in streets, roads and a lot of parking spots around the world.

VW BlueSport

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