2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street edition arrives in January
2010 VW Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery
When we were in Germany last month for the launch of the 2010 Golf, VW product planner Andres Valbuena told us that a special street replica of the Jetta TDI Cup race car would be launching in January 2010. We just got the first photo of the new limited edition model along with further details. The TDI Cup "Street" edition gets the same deeper front fascia, rocker panel and rear bumper extensions used on the race cars. Unfortunately, the replica keeps the standard 140-horsepower engine rather the uprated 170-hp diesel used in the track cars... but it does get some functional upgrades.
The replica won't be any quicker off the line, but it will stop and turn better than standard TDI models. The brake calipers are larger than standard and painted red to let observers know they are special. The suspension gets thicker sway bars and the retuned springs and dampers from the Jetta GLI along with 18-inch wheels. Inside, the Cup car gets a paddle shift steering wheel to go with the 6-speed DSG gearbox. The Cup Jetta starts at $25,000 and will be available in January.
Gallery: Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition
[Source: Volkswagen]
PRESS RELEASE
Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition Racing Into Dealer Showrooms Soon
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition will be available in dealer showrooms January 2010. The concept debuted in Las Vegas during the 2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show. Following the SEMA show the concept was displayed at TDI Cup races throughout the country, where it was well received by enthusiasts and consumers alike.
"Since our inaugural TDI Cup series in 2008 we have received numerous inquiries as to whether or not we would offer a TDI Cup replica vehicle," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "We're thrilled to announce that a special edition Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition will be available in dealer showrooms early next year. What makes this special edition so unique is that it features the optional, race inspired, TDI Cup body kit package combined with our clean diesel engine. The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition is one exceptional special model that is as fun-to-drive as it is to look at," added Barnes.
The similarities between the TDI Cup race car and the "Street" Edition equipped with the optional TDI Cup Edition Kit are apparent at first glance -- the TDI Cup "Street" Edition Kit features the front bumper, side skirts and rear valance that are found on the TDI Cup race cars. The enhancements to the TDI Cup "Street" Edition go well beyond cosmetics. All "Street" Edition Jetta TDI's feature larger brakes with red calipers, sway bars and European sport tuned suspension from the performance oriented GLI.
The TDI Cup "Street" Edition is powered by the award winning 2.0-liter clean diesel engine that produces 140 horsepower and an impressive 236 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine makes use of an advanced electronically controlled turbocharger and common rail direct injection technology, and can be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or the highly acclaimed DSG® transmission.
Other standard upgrades on the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition include sport seats with Interlagos cloth, and a leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel that features paddle shifters when equipped with the DSG transmission. Completing this dynamic special edition is a set of 18 inch Charleston wheels with performance all-season tires. This special edition starts around $25,000--staying true to the brands mantra of offering affordable German engineering that is a whole lot of fun to drive.
The Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition, like the Jetta TDI, Jetta SportWagen TDI, Golf TDI and Touareg TDI qualifies for an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Federal Income Tax Credit. The tax credit on the "Street" Edition is $1,300.
Like all 2010 models, the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition also comes standard with Volkswagen's Carefree Maintenance Program, with this program there are no charges for the scheduled maintenance described in the vehicle's maintenance booklet for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty -- three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Alex 2:29PM (11/04/2009)
VW: throw in the larger diesel and I'm sold.
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TigerMil 2:44PM (11/04/2009)
the 168hp tdi is also a 2.0 liter engine...larger, not so much.
Probably just bigger injectors and more boost.
You could chip the 140 engine using stock injectors but you necessarily extend the injection time, can/could end up with smokier exhaust.
agreed 2:35PM (11/04/2009)
Does anyone know the difference between the 140hp and 170hp engines? Is it just the ecu?
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Rod 2:39PM (11/04/2009)
about 30hp?
(sorry! I would have thought that there'd be a few internal tweaks as well to cope with the extra power, bigger turbo? Can't find any other info at the moment on line)
JayP 2:45PM (11/04/2009)
The GTD is supposed to have the 170 engine when it comes here.
I'd suspect it'll be in the TDI Cup car once it passes emissions tests.
Diesel engines are strong to handle the compression... probably injectors and a different ECU tune.
Unless the 140 in the Cup car is all for CAFE regs- then it's a "lose".
garlinski 2:40PM (11/04/2009)
WHY VW??!! Why do you torture me so? Why do you release this on the day I'm signing the loan papers for an '09 Jetta SE??? Killing me!
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zamafir 4:36PM (11/04/2009)
your dealer should have mentioned it to you, mine told me it was coming on monday.
Rob 5:03PM (11/04/2009)
Lol, take a day off and paint your brakes red. Save a few grand.
garlinski 8:46PM (11/04/2009)
I truly want the Golf TDI, but as they roll off the truck they are already sold. So it's better to take the deal on the leftover from last year. But i do like the new White Gold color for this year.
Paul 2:46PM (11/04/2009)
Really really gorgeous - as long as it can be modded up to the proper HP and torque that is...
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Gruv 2:49PM (11/04/2009)
Wow. 140hp in a car that weighs that much... must be SLOOOWWWWWWW. Remember folks. 1995 Neons had 150hp, and weighed like 2400-2600lbs.
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MUSASHI66 2:56PM (11/04/2009)
I bet they did not have 236 lb/ft of torque, and torque moves the cars off the line.
drakkor 3:15PM (11/04/2009)
you really don't know how cars work do you?
Gruv 4:31PM (11/04/2009)
Love how when I mention a 10+ year old econobox has better power/weight ratios, and people rank me down just because it was a neon, and claim I don't know anything about cars.
Yeah dude. You're right. I only GET PAID TO WRITE ABOUT THEM FOR AMAZON. Jackass.
zamafir 4:38PM (11/04/2009)
@drakkor - no, he doesnt.
if he did, he'd know it's quicker than it's only real rival, the prius, and a hell of a lot more fun to drive.
drakkor 4:40PM (11/04/2009)
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Joey Mazz 8:26PM (11/04/2009)
Gruv, you are comparing apples to oranges. Diesel engines never have as much horsepower as their gas counterparts but they have much more torque at a much lower rpm range. Race this car against a 10 year old neon (assuming the old dodge will still turn over) and see what happens.
Rich 10:23AM (11/05/2009)
Gruv, whoa dude. Amazon? You must be a car god then.
Incidentally, I write book reviews for my local VW dealer.
Only kidding. But I'm a better writer than you.
kyle.fishburn 2:51PM (11/04/2009)
Wagon...please?
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Al 3:35PM (11/04/2009)
+1
+ make it 170hp