VW Polo R WRC directly tested by Carlos Sainz
After appearing in the Frankfurt Motorshow in 2011, last September, VW Polo R WRC directly tested in one of the world's rally tracks in Verdenz, near Trier, Germany. 'Jockeys' who elected to drive it, Carlos Sainz, a former two times world champion and Dakar Rally WRC and Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Volkswagen Board of Management Technology.When Sainz and Hackenberg behind the wheel, each accompanied in turn by navigator Timo Gottschalk. The asphalt path was devoured Polo R is within 2.8 km, but by the second tester diputari the relay to reach a total of 100 km.
"I really enjoy being able to be directly involved in the development and testing of Polo R WRC as well get the first chance to try out on the track really is. The car is still in its infancy, but already feels very good," said Sainz.
In this test, besides setting, more emphasis on the endurance test 1.6-liter turbo engine with 300 PS power, gearbox and four-wheel drive system. During the last pegetesan claimed there was no serious damage occurred and the Polo R WRC seems to be ready to fight early in 2013 as planned. Enactment of that much, because in 2012 the car will be tested on the track soil, gravel, mud and snow.
"This product is the first step in the development of the field of motorsport as well as a proving ground resistance of products such as engine, transmission and suspension," said Kris Nissen, Volkswagen Motorsport Director.
