Source: Volkswagen of America Press Release
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Volkswagen of America, Inc.
today announced the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition will be available
in dealer showrooms January 2010. The concept debuted in Las Vegas during the
2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show. Following the SEMA
show the concept was displayed at TDI Cup races throughout the country, where
it was well received by enthusiasts and consumers alike.
"Since our inaugural TDI
Cup series in 2008 we have received numerous inquiries as to whether or not we
would offer a TDI Cup replica vehicle," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating
Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "We're thrilled to announce that a
special edition Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition will be available in dealer
showrooms early next year. What makes this special edition so unique is that it
features the optional, race inspired, TDI Cup body kit package combined with
our clean diesel engine. The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition is one exceptional
special model that is as fun-to-drive as it is to look at," added Barnes.
The similarities between the
TDI Cup race car and the "Street" Edition equipped with the optional
TDI Cup Edition Kit are apparent at first glance -- the TDI Cup
"Street" Edition Kit features the front bumper, side skirts and rear
valance that are found on the TDI Cup race cars. The enhancements to the TDI
Cup "Street" Edition go well beyond cosmetics. All "Street"
Edition Jetta TDI's feature larger brakes with red calipers, sway bars and
European sport tuned suspension from the performance oriented GLI.
The TDI Cup
"Street" Edition is powered by the award winning 2.0-liter clean
diesel engine that produces 140 horsepower and an impressive 236 lbs.-ft. of
torque. The engine makes use of an advanced electronically controlled
turbocharger and common rail direct injection technology, and can be mated to
either a six-speed manual transmission or the highly acclaimed DSG®
transmission.
Other standard upgrades on
the Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition include sport seats with
Interlagos cloth, and a leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel that
features paddle shifters when equipped with the DSG transmission. Completing
this dynamic special edition is a set of 18 inch Charleston wheels with
performance all-season tires. This special edition starts around
$25,000--staying true to the brands mantra of offering affordable German
engineering that is a whole lot of fun to drive.
The Jetta TDI Cup
"Street" Edition, like the Jetta TDI, Jetta SportWagen TDI, Golf TDI
and Touareg TDI qualifies for an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle
Federal Income Tax Credit. The tax credit on the "Street" Edition is
$1,300.
Like all 2010 models, the
Jetta TDI Cup "Street" Edition also comes standard with Volkswagen's
Carefree Maintenance Program, with this program there are no charges for the
scheduled maintenance described in the vehicle's maintenance booklet for the
length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty -- three years or 36,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.