Plus, Indian market VW Polo revealed

An Indian market VW Polo race car has been unveiled at the Delhi motor show

The VW Polo race car will compete in the Indian Polo Cup, which commences this year. The race Polo is powered by a 130bhp 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, linked to a six-speed manual gearbox.

VW Polo racer and Indian market VW Polo - official pictures

It will race on 200/60 section slick tyres and has 17-inch alloys, adjustable race suspension and an aerodynamic body kit that includes a front and rear spoiler, side skirts and rear wings..The Indian market VW Polo was also revealed in Delhi. It is a mildly reworked version of the European car and will be sold with 75bhp 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines, both linked to a five-speed gearbox.

It will be available in three trim levels – Treadline, Comfortline and Highline - with equipment including dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes and an immobiliser.

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