Date:         Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:03:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bluetec diesel
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It's going to be interesting for sure. I hope it does indeed come out
this year, and it'll be interesting to see how folks deal with the
Bluetec and how it goes. Bluetec has been the one to watch for a while
since it'll be the first ready, but it'll be interesting to see what
happens when it actually starts selling.  I guess we'll have to wait
until the end of 3rd quarter which is the latest pushback delay date

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003670246

Low and behold the problem was related to durability of the emissions
system... hopefully they'll get it sorted and launched. I think it's
far worse if they try to hurry it up, and wind up shooting themselves
in the foot with problems. Since everyone is watching bluetec to see
what happens, it NEEDS to go well.

We also need to wait and see what the mileage is actually going to be,
50 would show no loss in MPG vs. a non-bluetec setup, which I find
hard to believe but would be a great accomplishment. Tick-tock,
nothing to do but wait.

Jim Akiba



On 2/21/08, Chris S. <mrpolak@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Old news...
> http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_1906.shtml
>
> newer news...
> http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/volkswagen_news/article_2069.shtml
>
>
> The car will be introduced later this year as a 2009.  140 hp, huge 236
> lb/ft of torque at around 1900 rpm, which I'm quoting from memory so I might
> be off by 5 in either direction... and over 50 mpg on the highway.
>  Chris S.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Jim Akiba <jakiba@bostig.com>
> To: Chris S. <mrpolak@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:54:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Zetec diesel
>
>  On 2/20/08, Chris S. <mrpolak@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > By the way, Lutz, who has a good point, might want to check out the new
> > Jetta with piezo injectors which yield over 50mpg (US) on the EPA highway
> > cycle.  ;-)
>
> The new Jetta is only available in the 2.5L 5 cylinder right now I
> thought...
>
> Jim Akiba
>
>
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