Volkswagen Green Lights BlueSport Diesel Roadster

The lid has been lifted on VW’s hot new roadster! Auto Express’s sources in Germany have revealed that a production version of the stunning BlueSport roadster has been given the green light.

The mid-engined two-seater wowed crowds on its debut at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show with its blend of sports car thrills and a frugal diesel engine. Now, insiders close to the project have revealed that a showroom-ready design is being finalised before engineering prototypes begin testing.

Stylists have stayed as true as possible to the original show car, and our exclusive illustrations reveal the newcomer’s look.

The familiar VW face is carried over from the Golf and Scirocco, so sleek headlights and a narrow, horizontal grille will appear. A set of LED daytime running lamps is the only notable addition.

Compact dimensions mean the BlueSport is shorter and lower than the Golf, but nearly as wide, so it has a squat, muscular stance.

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pennfootball - 7/1/2010 3:24:13 PM

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yay a marked up diesel toyota MR2!!

1BadMan - 7/1/2010 3:47:29 PM

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Here comes the Audi R4 and new Porsche slotted below the Boxster!

Agent009 - 7/1/2010 3:50:00 PM

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Agreed, If VW does it, then the others aren't far behind.

shooters25 - 7/1/2010 4:16:33 PM

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yep.

Larrybel2000 - 7/1/2010 6:31:40 PM

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NICE.

Larry B.
Key West

truckman - 7/2/2010 5:36:40 AM

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Frugal on fuel, sounds great, but I am curious how this diesel engine compares to a turbocharged direct injection with power to weight ratio and efficiency? That is a tough question.

pepito66 - 7/2/2010 7:08:12 AM

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I think is a great movement but little late anyway do it but fast I don't know what happens with VW lately theirs design are lack of excitement , wake up, open your eyes and running fast because competitions is running fast and theirs design start to become interesting so let see.