2007 Volkswagen Eos - 2+2 hardtop convertible based on Concept C
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:closeup: Do I spy a glass roof in that last pic?
Talk about heavy.
Talk about heavy.
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At the 2004 Geneva Auto Show, Volkswagen showed its Concept C show car and promised that it was indeed headed for production. Now these latest photos, taken in the U.S. southwest, capture a prototype of the production model as it goes through high-temperature testing.
Like the concept car, the production model has a metal roof that can be lowered to turn the car into a stylish convertible. The new four-seat convertible is sized between the Golf and the Passat, and is reportedly much more luxurious than any previous VW convertible. Production is expected to start in late 2005 for the 2006 model year.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...8&article=8931
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Well according to 4Car, this car is going to be named the Eos. Not sure exactly what they were going for with that one, maybe they wanted to name it after a Canon EOS camera or something. They probably refrained from bringing back the Cabrio name because it is so associated with being a chick car.
Upon further investigation, I found a press release with a buncha mumbo jumbo about how they decided on the name:
The name of the new Volkswagen cabriolet-coupé has been chosen: Eos – goddess of the dawn.
The name Eos refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn and evokes associations with an idealised cabriolet driving situation – in the early minutes of a summer day. Phonetically, Eos is a quick, clear name which is easy to say all over the world.
The Eos concept continues to draw on Greek mythology. If you believe the Greek myth, the goddess Eos rose with her chariot from the depths of the sea to bring the people daylight every morning. Eos is also the mother of the wind and of the evening and morning star. Dawn, wind, stars – this all fits in perfectly with driving a fascinating cabriolet.
The Eos body concept was not derived from a closed-top model, it was developed as an independent cabriolet-coupé. Fundamental technology such as the engine range (85 kW / 115 PS to 184 kW / 250 PS) and the running gear can all be traced back to the new Passat. Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Volkswagen brand, will unveil the Eos at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12 September 2005 at 11 a.m.
http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...id/2050826.005
Hey look, a picture of the badge, how exciting!
Upon further investigation, I found a press release with a buncha mumbo jumbo about how they decided on the name:
The name of the new Volkswagen cabriolet-coupé has been chosen: Eos – goddess of the dawn.
The name Eos refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn and evokes associations with an idealised cabriolet driving situation – in the early minutes of a summer day. Phonetically, Eos is a quick, clear name which is easy to say all over the world.
The Eos concept continues to draw on Greek mythology. If you believe the Greek myth, the goddess Eos rose with her chariot from the depths of the sea to bring the people daylight every morning. Eos is also the mother of the wind and of the evening and morning star. Dawn, wind, stars – this all fits in perfectly with driving a fascinating cabriolet.
The Eos body concept was not derived from a closed-top model, it was developed as an independent cabriolet-coupé. Fundamental technology such as the engine range (85 kW / 115 PS to 184 kW / 250 PS) and the running gear can all be traced back to the new Passat. Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Volkswagen brand, will unveil the Eos at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12 September 2005 at 11 a.m.
http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...id/2050826.005
Hey look, a picture of the badge, how exciting!
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Volkswagen's set to show off for its home crowds at next month's Frankfurt auto show with its new Eos hardtop convertible and a twin-turbo FSI engine that will find its way into a special edition of the Golf. The Eos, which is the production version of the Concept C roadster, is named for the goddess of the dawn, VW says. Developed separately from any of VW's other models, the Eos will be offered with a range of engines with power output of 113 hp to 247 hp.
The new twin-turbo FSI engine will be displayed under its simpler "Twincharger" name. The Twincharger engine uses a small 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine combined with its direct-injection system and twin turbochargers to develop the power of a larger-displacement engine - 168 hp, it's estimated. The strong torque at low speeds, VW says, is complemented by fuel economy of about 39 mpg. VW plans to team up the engine with its DSG gearbox to propel the new Golf GT model to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and to a top speed of 136 mph.
The new twin-turbo FSI engine will be displayed under its simpler "Twincharger" name. The Twincharger engine uses a small 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine combined with its direct-injection system and twin turbochargers to develop the power of a larger-displacement engine - 168 hp, it's estimated. The strong torque at low speeds, VW says, is complemented by fuel economy of about 39 mpg. VW plans to team up the engine with its DSG gearbox to propel the new Golf GT model to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and to a top speed of 136 mph.
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