Next generation Polo GTI to retain current motor?

[Rubbadub]

Here is the ballast. I'm not unsure it isn't sand-bagging, though I suppose they'd put it all the way across in that case, rather than in one corner.

[MJKooLio]

If you guys haven't researched on the net, the next Polo GTI (updated for 2015) will have the 1.4ltr engine, 141kw and avail in Manual and DSG. It will only be single charged. The Polo GTI will continue to have the 1.4ltr engine, nothing bigger.

[MattyMcFly]

If you guys haven't researched on the net, the next Polo GTI (updated for 2015) will have the 1.4ltr engine, 141kw and avail in Manual and DSG. It will only be single charged. The Polo GTI will continue to have the 1.4ltr engine, nothing bigger.

I have done quite a bit of googling and can't find information to support your suggestion; although, perhaps my internet skills are lacking. Would you mind pointing me in the direction of the source of your opinion please?

Thanks in advance.

[gavs]

Here is the ballast. I'm not unsure it isn't sand-bagging, though I suppose they'd put it all the way across in that case, rather than in one corner.

Exactly. It's moved around on lhd models to counter the drivers weight as well.

[rabbitz]

I have done quite a bit of googling and can't find information to support your suggestion; although, perhaps my internet skills are lacking. Would you mind pointing me in the direction of the source of your opinion please?

Thanks in advance.

March 2014 Wheels magazine.

[pologti18t]

March 2014 Wheels magazine.

Which came out in Feb and was likely wrapped up in Jan. As far as i can tell the info on the updated polo came out very late jan.

[rabbitz]

Your point is?

[andrew7]

From the above can we assume that the supercharger is being dropped in place of a larger turbo (the latter required to compensate for loss of supercharger)? i.e how do they propose to maintain/slightly increase power output. One would hope the revised engine has a fix for the oil consumption issues.

[andrew7]

I'm thinking the lack of replies to the above means no one knows exactly what VW have planned for the revised/new GTI engine Guess we'll all find out in October!

[amazeer]

Max kw figures only sell cars, they dont make them go fast. At the moment the supercharger would be having most impact at lower rpm and less of an impact at peak power which would be sourced mostly from the turbo. So you could take out the supercharger and it would have little if any effect on the peak kW. It will lose some bottom end so compensate the 0-100 time by adding a few kw peak. That can easily done with a tune along with all kinds of internal development work. Even if its faster on paper it might not be as nice to drive. Just supposing. Or maybe its an entirely different 1.4 litre.