Inside Line tests hundreds of vehicles a year, but not every vehicle gets a full write-up. The numbers still tell a story, though, so we present “IL Track Tested.” It’s a quick rundown of all the data we collected at the track, along with comments direct from the test drivers. Enjoy. Video after the jump.

Volkswagen, celebrating the Jetta TDI CUP racing program, released a TDI Cup street car at the 2008 SEMA Show. The concept had red brakes, bitchin’ 10-spoke wheels, antiroll bars sport suspension and a racy body kit.

And now the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition is here and it’s got red brakes, a racy body kit, 10-spoke wheels and a sport suspension. The TDI Cup Edition has 140-horsepower from a 2.0-liter diesel motor, a six-speed manual transmission and a whopping 236 lb-feet of torque.

Vehicle: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Odometer: 1,606
Date: 07-20-2010
Driver: Chris Walton
Base price: $24,990
Options on car: Salsa Red Exterior; Interlagos Cloth interior; Jetta TDI Cup Edition Body kit ($2,350– includes front bumper, side sill extensions and rear valence.); Power sunroof ($1,000); Jetta wing spoiler ($499); Jetta mat kit ($225 — includes 4 rubber mats and trunk liner); Media device for iPod Integration ($199); Six speed manual transmission.
Price as tested: $30,013 (inc 750 destination charge)

Specifications:
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Six-speed manual
Engine Type: Inline-4
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 1,968cc (120 cu-in)
Redline (rpm): 5,100
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 140 @ 4,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 236 @ 1,750
Brake Type (front): Ventilated disc
Brake Type (rear): Disc
Steering System: Electric speed-proportional power steering
Suspension Type (front): Independent, MacPherson strut
Suspension Type (rear): Independent, multilink
Tire Size (front): 225/40R18 92H
Tire Size (rear): P225/40R18 92H
Tire Brand: Pirelli
Tire Model: P Zero Nero
Tire Type: All-season
Wheel Material (front/rear): Alloy
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,282

Test Results:
0-30 (sec): 3.4
0-45 (sec): 5.8
0-60 (sec): 9.7
0-75 (sec): 14.5
1/4-Mile (sec. @ mph): 17.0 @ 79.5
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec.): 9.4
30-0 (ft): 33
60-0 (ft): 129
Braking Rating: Average
Slalom (mph): 61.7
Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.78
Handling Rating: Average
Db @ Idle: 47.5
Db @ Full Throttle: 76.3
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 68.5

Acceleration Comments: Pretty quick to 30 mph, but power falls off pretty quickly, too. A little bit of wiggle / tug from the steering wheel at WOT, but nothing I’d call torque steer. Smooth, long-throw shifter we’ve grown to expect from VW.

Braking Comments: Brakes are average for this class of car, and don’t seem upgraded one bit for this “cup” designation. Fade resistance is average, too. Straight stops, all.

Handling Comments: Skid pad: Non-defeat ESC first breathes throttle, then uses brakes. light steering loads only slightly and doesn’t offer much feel. Slalom: again, not sure where the “cup” part comes in, but this Jetta feels as rubbery and flaccid as any other. Non-defeat ESC prefers smooth inputs, but I’m not convinced there would be much to gain by shutting it off. Lots of wind-up and roll.

- Inside Line

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Susperstitions are just that! Third time wasn’t a charm.

The past two seasons of Jetta TDI Cup have resulted in a rained-out weekend for New Jersey Motorsport Park. They had also concluded with somehow-someway, my car being put into the wall. We as racers have our own sort-of “racing religion”. No green paint on cars, don’t bring peanuts to the track, stepping on spiders makes it rain. These superstitions are interesting, how did they come to be? Third times a charm right? Well thankfully not! Otherwise I would have smoked the wall, again. That being said, I wouldn’t have minded the rain, these Jetta’s handle amazingly well in the rain and are very fun to pilot. Perhaps I should have stepped on a spider?

I felt pressured, pressured to stay off the wall. I wanted to break the “curse”. Third times the charm, you know? I kept myself reserved. I found myself backpedaling. I knew that I was going slow in my sweet spot, but I was haunted by memories. I qualified 15th. About one second off pole position. Could have been worse, tight field. It was a decent compromise. How so? I kept my mental stability in check, didn’t hit the wall and improved myself from last year. Yeah, I had more in me this year but I didn’t go balls to the wall in fear of it becoming more than a pun.

I took my third NJMP weekend in strides. In fact, we all did. We had a surprise fitness test. Each of us had to jog about four and a half miles and when we got back to the track we did about 45 minutes of strength and cardio training. Volkswagen is big on proper health and nutrition. This year, they have us on personalized physical training and nutritional schedules setup by Athletes Performance.

Anyhow,about the race. I was punked at the start. Everyone funneled into the inside lane going into turn one. Couldn’t make a safe move. It was a very dicey first lap. A lot of shoving around and wild moves took place throughout the race. I had a near run in with a new guy, he had forced me off the track while I was making a pass. I overtook him on the outside of the corner, on the grass with nowhere else to go. He managed to fold in my mirror, it was that close. The pass stuck, great for TV. I brought my ViON, TrackMart, LevelTronic, Can-Alignment Motorsports, YNotSportShots, Inside Track News, Keizer Racing Wheels, and Malone Tuning Volkswagen – Jetta TDI to a 9th place finish. I must thank my supporters for their enormous help and encouragement throughout the season.

Andrew .Volkswagen. Cordeiro .:R
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Two-Time X-Games Gold Medal Winner Will Try His Hand at Motorsports

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that 2008 & 2009 X-Games Skateboard Park gold medal winner, Rune Glifberg, will be joining the field this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park to compete in Round Three of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup season on Sunday, May 9.

While he has spent the majority of his life on four wheels, this weekend’s event will provide yet another challenge for the Danish skateboarder; as this time, those four wheels will be under a Jetta TDI Cup car. Glifberg has extensive driving experience that he’s gained through participation in several driving schools, but Sunday will mark the first time he’s competed in an auto race.

“I’m really looking forward to this weekend’s Jetta TDI Cup event,” said Glifberg. “I’ve heard some great things about the Series and I’m excited to be able to participate in one of their races. I’ve had a decent bit of track time and I’m definitely a car enthusiast, but Sunday will be a brand new experience for me. Hopefully, I’ll be able to learn enough about the car during practice and qualifying, so I can go out there and give the other drivers a run for their money.”

Glifberg will participate in not only Sunday’s Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race, but he’ll also take part in all on and off-track events, including practice and qualifying. While he’ll be a full participant, he will be ineligible for points or prize money. Full-time Series participants will move up the final race results accordingly.
 
About Glifberg:
Having been born in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1970’s, being a professional skateboarder was probably one of the least likely career paths for Rune Glifberg. After he started skating at eleven, that probability soon turned into a reality. Being naturally talented, Rune went on to win first place at the Slam City Jam ten years later.

Anyone who’s seen Rune’s full-on assault on any and all things transition can tell you that he’s one of the most aggressive and stylish people to ever skate. On anything from tiny mini-ramps to tight-trannied pools to half pipes, Rune straight up kills it. Combine that with his sense of humor and easy-going personality and you get one of the most loved skateboarders of our time.

When not competing, Rune routinely sessions backyard pools and skateparks with Mike Crum and Jake Brown. Rune also is vocal and active in the independence rights of Christiania, a self-governed town in his home country of Denmark. Sales from Rune’s “Forsvar” Etnies shoe benefitted the community.

- Volkswagen

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Today, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series began its 2010 season in exciting fashion at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR). The weather was picture-perfect and the young drivers provided a thrilling and competitive race. While the rookie drivers put on a strong showing, it was veteran Ryan Ellis, who took the checkered flag in the #6 Washington Capitals car.

The Ashburn, Virginia native held off fellow driver, Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle of Puebla, Mexico, for the coveted first win of the Jetta TDI Cup season. Lendle finished second, but was neck and neck with Ellis throughout the race. Series veteran A.J. Nealey rounded out the podium with his third-place finish.

“This is the best day of my racing career. The weather was ideal for racing and my car ran perfectly today,” said Ellis. “Juan and I were jockeying for position throughout the race. He ran an amazing race and his driving was very clean and error free. This was a great way to start the 2010 season. However, I know there is still a lot of racing to go this season, so I need to stay focused.”

Guest driver Tony Swan, Senior Editor at Car and Driver magazine, improved six positions during the race today to finish in 19th place. Though Swan has over 30 years of racing experience, he was really impressed with the quality of racing that the young drivers of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race delivered today.

“These young drivers really showed me something today. I have been involved in racing for 30 years but I was blown away by the quality of racing that I saw today,” said Swan. “The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is a great racing series, and I am proud to have had the chance to participate in the first race of the 2010 season. I am really excited to see how I finish tomorrow.”

Clark Campbell, Motorsport Manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc. shared Swan’s feelings regarding today’s strong racing.

“Heading into our third season, everyone expects clean and competitive racing from our Jetta TDI Cup series,” said Campbell. “The quality of racing was amazing today. This is a true testament of all the hard work that everyone puts into the making Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series a success. This was a great way to start the 2010 season. I am looking forward to our drivers putting on another great show tomorrow.”.

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series returns to action tomorrow for Round 2 at VIR. The race is scheduled to begin Sunday at 12:45 pm. Live timing and scoring is available at http://livetiming.net/scca/VW

Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup – Round 1
VIRginia International Raceway – April 24, 2010
Fin. Position/St. Position/Car Number/Driver/Hometown/Sponsor
1. – 1 – 6 – Ryan Ellis/Ashburn/VA/Washington Capitals
2. – 2 – 23 – Juan Pablo Sierra Lendle/Puebla/MX/Pirelli
3. – 7 – 2 – AJ Nealey/Edgewater/MD/Staubli
4. – 6 – 7 – JD Mobley/Castle Rock/CO/Castrol
5. – 8 – 15 – Michael Hogg (R)/Vancouver/BC/Castrol
6. – 10 – 12 – Jarvis Gennari (R)/Boca Raton/FL/DefNder
7. – 12 – 16 – Chris Wehrheim (R)/Norcross/GA/Lamin-X
8. – 11 – 3 – Taylor Broekemeier/Ft. Collins/CO/Bosch
9. – 4 – 33 – Juan Pablo Delgado/Orizaba/MX/Aggreko
10. – 14 – 20 – Arie Ouimet (R)/Calgary/MA/VW Parts & Accessories
11. – 20 – 29 – Andrew Novich/Novato/CA/Hyperfuels
12. – 17 – 25 – Brian Whitmire (R)/Baton Rouge/LA/Staubli
13. – 16 – 32 – Kevin Gleason (R)/Johnstown/PA/VION
14. – 23 – 28 – JJ Tomlinson(R)/Park City/UT/Oakley
15. – 13 – 26 – Andrew Cordeiro/Woodbridge/ON/VION
16. – 21 – 9 – Rafael Navarro IV (R)/Temecula/CA/Pirelli
17. – 22 – 11 – AJ Severino(R)/Hamilton/NJ/Aggreko
18. – 19 – 39 – Mike Mineo Nardacci (R)/East Hills/NY/Oakley
19. – 25 – 21 – Tony Swan (G)/Ypsilanti/MI/SCCA
20. – 24 – 8 – Taylor Tzouanakis (R)/Wauconda/IL/Virginia Tech
21. – 26 – 40 – Justine Jackson (R)/JA/SCCA
22. – 27 – 4 – Jenna Wagner (R)/Bristol/VA/VW Pre-Loved
23. – 18 – 14 – Colin Thompson (R)/Perkasie/PA/Bosch
24. – 3 – 19 – Jake Thompson/Calgary/AB/Red Bull
25. – 15 – 30 – Nate Norenberg (R)/Plymouth/MN/Driver Gear
26. – 9 – 18 – Wyatt Gooden (R)/Gates Mills/OH
27. – 5 – 5 – J.K. Vernay (G)/France/Athletes Performance
(R) – Jetta TDI Cup Rookie Driver
(G) – Guest Driver

- Volkswagen Motorsport

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Photo: © 2010 Corey Beaman

This weekend, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup and Series partner, Safety-Kleen Systems, will open the 2010 season just one day after Earth Day in proper fashion by providing some of the most environmentally conscious racing in the country. The Series will once again be using clean diesel fuel in its racecars, demonstrating its commitment to the environment. In the season’s ten events, the Jetta TDI Cup cars will consume approximately two tanks of clean diesel fuel during race conditions. All Volkswagen clean diesel TDI models are certified to run on B5 biodiesel, a mix of 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent petro diesel.

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Following the same green consciousness off the track, the Jetta TDI Cup’s equipment transport vehicles and generators are also powered by B5 Biofuel. In addition, the Series uses biodegradable tableware, lounge furniture with high recycled content, energy-efficient lighting and water stations that reduce the reliance on plastic water bottles.

“Not only is the on-track product fantastic from a fan standpoint, but the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is also one of the most eco-friendly forms of racing on four wheels,” said Clark Campbell, motorsports manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “We’re proud to be associated with a company like Safety-Kleen Systems, because we share a common goal – to provide excitement at the track, while providing it in an environmentally sound manner. It’s fitting that our season-opening weekend falls just after Earth Week because our Series is a true product of green awareness.”

Much like Volkswagen, Safety-Kleen Systems is also committed to protecting the environment. From the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, to NASCAR, to the IndyCar Series, to the NHRA, Safety-Kleen is at tracks all over the country providing its services. They are the “Official Trackside Environmental Service Provider” for the biggest events in the world of motorsports, including the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. Safety-Kleen Systems recycles the oils, solvents, fuels and clean-up materials from every Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Indy Racing League and NHRA National event.

In addition to collecting the used motor oil, brake and transmission fluids, Safety-Kleen Systems also removes them from the track and recycles them. By the end of 2010, Safety-Kleen will have picked up 180,000 gallons of used oil from race shops and tracks. This oil will be re-refined and used by consumers and industry lessening our dependence on foreign oil all while keeping our communities greener.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup again in 2010,” said Eric Zimmer Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Safety-Kleen Systems. “Being a sponsor of the Series falls right in line with our environmental initiatives, so our partnership with Volkswagen is a perfect fit. I’m definitely looking forward to this weekend’s Jetta TDI Cup events and I think it will definitely be another exciting season.”

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