The Volkswagen Polo R Supercar unveiled

Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg. The 562bhp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look. The new exterior makes this year's Polo R Supercar easy to distinguish from its predecessor.

"The most important changes compared to last year's model have been made at the front of the car," explained Fabrice van Ertvelde, Technical Project Manager for Volkswagen in the WRX. The engine cooling, which is a particularly sensitive area in Rallycross races, has been redesigned, with emphasis on aerodynamics. This will make the 2018 Polo R Supercar far more efficient. A second important aspect was design of a new rear wing, which creates more downforce and allows a wide range of new set-up options. 

As well as optimised aerodynamics, it also showcases a new strategic partnership - Volkswagen R, home of Volkswagen's most powerful and sporty production models, is partner of the PSRX Volkswagen Sweden team in 2018 and is intensifying its cooperation with Volkswagen Motorsport. The new WRX season gets underway on 14^th and 15^th April in Barcelona.