The concept car unveiled at the show Bluesport Detroit 2009, a year ago. Rumours of mass production without succeed since we have a date or an official confirmation. He also said that the profitability of such a model was through its variation under several brands of the VW group.
In order to produce such cars, engineers have devised a new platform called MMB Mittel Baukasten for Modular, a modular architecture designed for mid-engine cars and using the suspension of Golf. Ideally, this chassis could accommodate the little Porsche and Audi R4 coupe and to better differentiate these models, engineers can play a track width variations to this platform. By cons, Coach admits not knowing if the wheelbase is variable or not.
The engine range will be that of the Golf and Scirocco with extra, the new 1.6 liter TFSI 220hp can offer up. Production could be shared between the utility plant in Hanover for making shells and the Karmann in Osnabrück, which would ensure the assembly.
Finally, note that according to coach an offensive on the roadsters also announced they are preparing these 3 models of the VW group, the Abarth roadster, a new Toyota MR2 Roadster ... and an Alpine.
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