This Volkswagen Polo lost control whilst on a motorsport event but still managed to stay strong and continue the race ahead.
Motorsport events might have all the fun in them but are equally dangerous. One wrong judgement and the consequences could be worse. Rally cars are built in such a way that it can take on sharp curves and muddy roads easily. Here’s an example where a Volkswagen Polo rally car went through an incident.
The Polo was racing in a motorsport event and was trying for a drift. However, it got out of control and rolled over once. The speed is comparatively higher than usual but the car comes back to its normal position after turtling once. Even after this, the driver took a pause and continues with his race.
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The bonnet has been damaged by a small bit and a part of bumper has fallen down. However, besides that, there’s no damage. Its just that the strong build quality of Volkswagen Polo easily handled a rollover to let the driver finish his race. This is one of the quality that makes Polo one of the most popular rally cars in India.
Rally cars gets a lot of modifications which makes it lighter, more powerful and more agile. There’s a lighter and more powerful exhaust system with customized suspension setup. Even certain tuning has been done to the engine and gearbox for more precise shifts. Some of the rally cars are not even road legal because of the customizations done.
Now in the BS6 era, Volkswagen Polo loses its 1.2 Litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine and a 1.5 litre turbo diesel. While the new 1.0 Litre TSI engine may have lost a cylinder, but it is slightly more powerful. It produces 110 PS and 175 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed manual stick and a 6-speed torque converter AT.
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Prices of Polo start at Rs 5.82 Lakhs up to Rs 9.59 Lakhs (ex-showroom). The hatch is one of the oldest models in its segment, glowing with its ageless design and a premium looking cabin. Polo rivals against the likes of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo, i20, Honda Jazz, Toyota Glanza, Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz.
