Fresh from the dealership...

[ciden]

Ok, here's our local (South African) line-up:

1.4 60kW (80bhp) @ 5000rpm - 127Nm @ 3800rpm
1.6 74kW (100bhp) @ 5500rpm - 140Nm @ 3250rpm
1.6 C/line 74kw (100bhp) @ 5500rpm - 140Nm @ 3250rpm
1.4 TDI 55kW (74bhp) @ 4000rpm - 195Nm @ 2200

Driving to Cape Town tomorrow to run my car in - hopefully it'll be a bit more lively when I return

[Mikeyw]

The cars us guys have in the UK are made in Spain. Should I complain to you for the bad quality on my car anyway??

Only joking.

(Just kidding, don't get angry with me)

I am not angry, just wanna get even now.

[Babe RuthLess]

Hi.

In Brazil the Polo leaves the assembly line with 1.6- and 2-litre engines with 74kW (101bhp) and 85kW (115bhp). There are 4 trim levels, Basic, Comfortline, Sportline and Highline. There was also a limited edition 'Next' model.

The 1.6 is VW's new 'RSH' engine which replaced the alloy 'SR' unit in 2001 Golfs and now it's used in the Polo too. Despite the cast iron block it's some 20kg lighter than the older 'SR' unit. The RSH is a low-friction engine, mounting roller finger camshafts ('RSH' in German). It's probably the same engine SA Polos have.

1.6 torque is 140Nm at 3250 rpm.

Cheers,

[ciden]

Thanks for that info Ruthless - interesting to know