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It looks like Golf Mk6 hottest version - slated to boot out the Mk5 Golf R32 - has swapped the latter’s 3.2-liter V6 (250hp) for VW Scirocco R's 2.0-liter (EA113) direct injection-turbocharged 4-pot. Beefed up and boosted to pump out 270hp and 320Nm worth of torque, and rightfully (but more costly) powering all four wheels via an all-wheel drive system nicked from the new Audis S3.

A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, while the 6-speed twin-clutch DSG transmission will be optional. 0 to 100km/h sprint is dispatched in 5.7 seconds for the stick shift, while the DSG ‘box will further shave sprint timings down to 5.5 seconds! To put things in perspective, that’s even quicker than the latest Porsche Cayman 2.9 with PDK (5.8 seconds). Top speed however, is electronically limited to 250 km/h for both versions. In contrast, the ‘regular’ Mk6 Golf GTI (EA888 with 209hp) with a DSG gearbox zips to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds and Vmax at 239 km/h.

The wicked Mk6 Golf R will be available as both three and five door hatchbacks. It is expected to go on sale in Europe by the end of this year, while its U.S. market debut is projected by early 2010. No news from Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) on this most exciting Golf version to come in Mk6 form but a probable guesstimate will be H2 2010? On a related note, the Mk 6 GTI is due to be officially unveiled and sold in Malaysia at RM209k (one thousand ringgit per hp?) by Nov/Dec 2009.

Green Car Solar Powared environmentally friendly

This car solar powered looks car concept design for future is very futuristic design. and this car is environmentally friendly and does not contain pollution. I know there are Solar powered car, but solar and wind powered? Hmm…that seems odd. This golf cart looking car is the self powered Venturi Eclectic.

It is powered by a 22hp electric motor charged by solar cells mounted on its roof. So where does wind powere come in? There is a force wheel that rotates by sheer wind power. It looks like your average wind turbine and it also charges the battery. A full day of wind charging can power this car for about 15km. No sun and no wind? No problem, just plug it into a mains unit at home.

A completely charged NiMH battery provides a range of about 50km and allows the car to reach speeds of 50km/h. Not bad. Great for driving around the neighborhood or passing by a near grocery store.This will go into production in June 2007 and will cost about 24,000 euros