Volkswagen first toyed with the idea of reviving a small, mid-engine roadster with its cleanly styled ConceptR for the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. While the car garnered mostly positive reaction, it ultimately failed to make the production line. Two years later at the Tokyo Motor Show, another roadster concept, called the EcoRacer, was shown by Wolfsburg, once again stirring hopes that VW would eventually build a fuel efficient and agile sports car for the masses.
Now comes the Concept BlueSport, and enthusiasts everywhere are hoping the third time will finally be the production charm. Volkswagen has combined what it's learned with the previous show cars. Priority No. 1 with this prototype: provide maximum driving fun with minimal fuel consumption. Of course, that's easier said than done.
To accomplish its mission of building an affordable, economical and agile two-seat roadster, designers first began with the chassis and utilized aluminum for the frame and body panels to reduce weight. They then placed behind the two passengers a version of Volkswagen's 2.0L TDI turbocharged four-cylinder diesel producing an impressive 178-hp @ 4200 rpm and 258 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm -- more than enough power and torque to scoot the 2640-lb BlueSport to 60 mph in a claimed 6.2 sec before hitting its 140 mph top speed.

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