Volkswagen has begun testing the 2013 Polo R WRC rally racer. The first test kilometers were driven by Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, member of the VW board of management for technology, along with a two-time World Rally Champion, the Spaniard Carlos Sainz. An initial test run of around 100 kilometers took place in the vineyards of Veldenz near Trier in Germany, on the same 2.8 km tarmac circuit used for the ADAC Rallye Deutschland. VW Motorsport plans on entering WRC racing in the 2013 season. Says Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen: "Next year we'll be running an extensive testing programme on tarmac, gravel, mud and snow in order to prepare ourselves for the 2013 season as best we can." The Polo R WRC features a 1.6-liter TSI engine that develops approximately 300 PS (221 kW / 296 hp). The car is also equipped with an all-wheel drive system. The video below was released last May when VW announced the Polo R WRC.

VW Polo R WRC primi test su strada video La nuova Polo R WRC , che sarà una delle protagoniste del prossimo Campionato del Mondo Rally , ha iniziato i collaudi su strada, con un pilota d’eccezione ai comandi: Carlos Sainz . Deliberata ufficialmente dalla Direzione della Casa tedesca, la... 04 novembre 2011 | blog: Video Auto Blog | Leggi l'articolo