The touring race car of the future German racing series was developed and produced by Volkswagen Motorsport South Africa. The technical basis for the 220 kW (300 PS) Cup vehicle is provided by the current Polo GTI1. The touring race car weighs just 1,170 kg. Thanks to a weight-to-power ratio of only 3.0 kg/PS, the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine can effortlessly provide the propulsion needed by the race car. Power is transmitted to the front axle via a sequentially shifted 6-speed gearbox. A limited-slip differential ensures optimum traction. There is no ABS, Traction Control or ESC. Instead, there are motorsport features such as a front 6-piston Powerbrake system with 380-millimetre brake discs (rear axle with standard brakes), an H&R suspension with a racing spring system and roll cage, bucket seats with side head protection, 6-point seat belts and a fire extinguishing system. The initiator and organiser of the German counterpart is MARACO Management from Rehlingen-Siersburg near Saarbrücken. The Polo Cup, including technical support and spare parts supply, can be purchased directly through MARACO Management (www.polo-cup.de). Polo Cup Exhibition vehicle manufacture year / Construction period of Polo Generation VI 2025 / Since 2021 Power / Engine / Maximum speed 220 kW (300 PS) / 4-cylinder, 1,984 cm3 / Vmax not determined 1 Polo GTI – Combined energy consumption 6.8–6.5 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 155–148 g/km; CO₂ class E VEHICLE NUMBER 11 50 years of Polo Small and sporty CONTENT CREATOR DAYS – 50 YEARS OF POLO The Polo GT It looks like a GTI, but is a GT. Volkswagen launched it on the market for the first time in 1979. Visually, it harks back to its big brother, the Golf GTI, and bears characteristic GTI insignia, such as the red stripes in the radiator grille. Another red stripe adorned the distinctive front spoiler.