Volkswagen unveiled the C-Coupe GTE concept at the Shanghai auto show last week. The four-door sedan is a low-slung concept that’s a potent mix of technology and luxury.
The C Coupe uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That means it’s got a four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a 14.1-kWh lithium-ion battery, built into the 8-speed automatic transmission. It has a combined output of 245 PS (180 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) which enables the vehicle to run the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 8.6 seconds before topping out at 232 km/h (144 mph).
The Volkswagen C Coupe GTE concept is expected to go into production by next year, but only for the Chinese market.
