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settembre 18, 2018 - Volkswagen

2019 Volkswagen Jetta runs more than 210 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats, breaking SCTA class land speed record

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Specially modified Bonneville #jetta breaks Southern California Timing Association’s (SCTA) G/BGC #record, with a track speed of 210.16 mph

Herndon, VA  –Volkswagen announced today that the 2019 Bonneville #jetta recorded a track speed of 210.16 mph (338.15 kph) at the #bonnevillesaltflats, near Wendover, Nevada, at the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association’s (USFRA) World of Speed event. In the course of the run, the car broke the Southern California Timing Association’s (SCTA) Blown Gas Coupe (G/BGC) class #record of 208.472 mph.

“Achieving this speed at Bonneville is a demonstration of the quality, durability, power, and efficiency of the #volkswagen TSI® engine series and the stability and aerodynamic efficiency of the all-new 2019 #jetta,” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, President and CEO, #volkswagen Group of America. “This #record underlines the sporty credentials of our all-new #jetta and also gives a hint at the future of the GLI model, since this car uses a modified version of the GLI’s powerful EA888, 2.0-liter TSI engine.”

Built by Bonneville preparation specialists THR Manufacturing, based in Ventura, Calif., the Bonneville Jetta’s #record run showcased both the potential performance that the EA888 engine can achieve with modifications, and the all-new Jetta’s exceptionally aerodynamic shape, which yields a drag coefficient of just 0.27.  The 2.0-liter direct-injection and turbocharged engine in the Bonneville #jetta was modified for high output with new connecting rods, pistons, valves, camshafts, turbocharger, and  exhaust system, but the basic block and crankshaft are stock. On the dyno, the engine achieved an output of 600 horsepower at 8500 rpm.

To run at high speed on the salt, the Bonneville #jetta had many other changes from stock. The suspension was lowered, special Salt Flat wheels and tires were fitted, and a limited-slip differential was added to aid traction. The interior has been stripped and outfitted with full track safety equipment—such as a roll cage, racing seat and harness—and a fire suppression system. To help slow the car down, the Bonneville #jetta was fitted with a pair of parachutes.

Veteran Salt Flats racer Scott Goetz, who drove the Bonneville #jetta, said: “It was a terrific experience to drive this car on the salt.  The car inspired a lot of confidence at very high speeds.  I have no doubt that we could go even faster by running some more boost, but we are very happy to have the #record, knowing that there is more to come in the car if we need it.”

 

About #volkswagen of America, Inc. 
Founded in 1955, #volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of #volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of #volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The #volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Atlas, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, e-Golf, Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, #jetta, Passat, and Tiguan vehicles through approximately 650 independent U.S. dealers. Visit #volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.

Notes:
This press release and images of the Bonneville #jetta are available at media.vw.com. Follow us @VWNews

“TSI”, “VW”, “Volkswagen”, all model names and the #volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of #volkswagen AG. This information is preliminary and subject to change.

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