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Modded Volkswagen Jetta to attempt new speed record

Modded Volkswagen Jetta to attempt new speed record

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blogentry-133713-0-64293800-1529735864_thumb.jpgVolkswagen will be sending a modified Jetta to set a new speed record in the BGC/G class at this year's Bonneville Speed Week.

 

blogentry-133713-0-76745400-1529736281_thumb.jpgObviously far from production specs, the car you see here has been highly uprated. Starting from the outside, the car has a lower ride height, a set of more aerodynamic wheels fitted with special Goodyear tires and two parachutes. Inside, it is fully stripped out and only has things necessary for it to be operated.

 

blogentry-133713-0-45839500-1529736285_thumb.jpgBuilt by THR Manufacturing, Volkswagen says that the car will be using a modified version of the company’s turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder EA888 engine without giving away how many horses it produces. The company believes that it is enough to allow the car to go faster than 335km/h and wants to showcase the 'potential performance that the EA888 engine can achieve with modifications.'




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