Volkswagen, the German premium car manufacturer to introduce their works, Jetta Hybrid 2013, as the world's fastest hybrid car.
Reported by Inautonews, Monday, August 20, 2012, Hybrid Jetta driven by the Association of Test Motor Trend editor, Carlos Lago, managed to speed up to 185.394 mph, or about 298.363 km / h.
Test of skill test is conducted at the Bonneville Salt Flats area, located near Wendover, Nevada, USA. In addition, these tests also become a means of permissibility to complain that the speed is held every year, the Speed Week, titled Southerm California Timing Association (SCTA). And, Volkswagen presents its flagship car the Jetta Hybrid 2013.
According to CEO and President of Volkswagen Group of America, Jonathan Browning, Jetta Hybrid 2013 is a different car in the class of compact hybrids. The car is expected to offer fuel-efficient.
Seconded Jetta Hybrid gasoline engine capacity of 1.4 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged TSI is injected and able to generate power to 150 hp mated to a 7-speed DSG, and dual-clutch automatic gearbox which is driven by an electric motor with a power of 27 hp.
For this annual event, the development team Volkswagen made some modifications in order to remain environmentally friendly and able to run fast.viva