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Volkswagen looking into in-wheel motors for ID.2 R version
VW is said to be toying with the idea of a particularly high-performance ID.2 R, which could become the brand’s first model to feature all-wheel drive using in-wheel motors. Should VW give the green light, the ID.2 R would sit above the already confirmed ID.2 GTI in the line-up and potentially even be pitched against the limited edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The ID.2 is based on the MEB Small platform, which supports front-wheel drive. However, as…
Car manufacturers in Europe are launching an increasing number of sports-oriented electric cars. For example, Škoda offers the Enyaq and Elroq in RS versions, while Volkswagen, after the GTX models, is even preparing a full-blooded GTI version for the upcoming ID.2 hatchback.
Volkswagen has big plans with its electric cars and the next huge jump is probably starting from 2026, when some well-known models like ID.3 and ID.4 are reissued, but also with the ID.2 a completely new model with electric drive will start. That will also be the beginning of the electric GTI series. But there will not just be an electric ID.2 GTI, which by the way should be otherwise called, there will also be an electric R with four wheel and …
Volkswagen ID 2 GTI set to gain 282bhp Clubsport model
Hardcore version of first electric GTI set to bring mechanical limited-slip differential and big power boost Volkswagen is developing a hardcore Clubsport version of the upcoming ID 2 GTI, according to insiders. The front-wheel-drive ID 2 GTI, revealed in near-ready concept form, is due on sale towards the end of 2026 with around 223bhp from VW’s new-generation APP550 electric motor. But Autocar has learned that engineers at VW’s research and de…
Volkswagen ID 2 GTI set to gain 282bhp Clubsport model - WiredFocus
Volkswagen is developing a hardcore Clubsport version of the upcoming ID 2 GTI, according to insiders. The front-wheel-drive ID 2 GTI, revealed in near-ready concept form, is due on sale towards the end of 2026 with around 223bhp from VW’s new-generation APP550 electric motor. But Autocar has learned that engineers at VW’s research and development centre in Braunschweig, Germany, are also working on a more potent and focused range-topper, target…
Peugeot has presented the E-208 GTi, its first electric with the legendary GTi logo. This milestone marks a new era for the French brand, as it aims to merge its sports heritage with electrification using a 280 hp engine for this purpose.
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