Volkswagen Polo R WRC by Wimmer. 420 horsepower to the front axle of the city car

Not so long ago, talking about more than 200 horsepower in a front-wheel-drive car sounded like madness, yet today we have models such as the Honda Civic Type R, Seat Leon Cupra or Peugeot 308 GTi that come close to 300 horsepower, or even exceed it, as in the case of the Type R.

What we could not have expected is for a tuner to modify a sports car from a smaller segment, segment B in this case, and increase its power well beyond 400 horsepower. The tuner we are referring to is Wimmer Rennsporttechnik, which has made several changes to a Volkswagen Polo R WRC. This car, in standard form, uses the 2-litre TSI engine with 220 horsepower. Yes, the same one as in the Golf GTI. This allows it to go from 0 to 100 in 6.4 seconds and approach a top speed of 250 km/h.

After passing through Wimmer’s workshop, where the turbo, intercooler, fuel pump, complete exhaust system and engine control unit were changed and reprogrammed, the standard power is practically doubled, reaching no less than 420 horsepower. Yes, we have not made a mistake: 420 horsepower in a segment B car with a 2-litre engine. Torque, meanwhile, rises to 480 Nm. All of this now allows it to reach a top speed of 280 km/h.

The tuner says nothing about modifications to the transmission or the braking system. We hope they have at least fitted it with a limited-slip differential and a somewhat more powerful braking system, because otherwise the traction control will not stop intervening and will “fry” the discs and pads as soon as the driver wants to have even the slightest fun.

The 17″ alloy wheels you see in the images are by OZ, while the suspension is by KW.

The total price of this tuning package is 10,200 euros, but the doubt that remains is whether it will really be worth investing that money in a car that will be practically impossible to push to its limit and make the most of its 420 horsepower. Furthermore, the Volkswagen Polo R WRC is a limited edition of just 2,500 units, so why would we sacrifice our exclusive sporty city car?

Via | WorldCarFans

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