Volkswagen Eos
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| Volkswagen Eos<tr><td colspan=2>Image:Volkswagen-Eos.JPG</tr> | |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen<tr><th>Production:<td>2006–</tr><tr><th>Predecessor:<td>Volkswagen Cabrio</tr><tr><th>Class:<td>FF convertible</tr><tr><th>Body style:<td>2-door coupe convertible</tr><tr><th>Engine:<td>2.0 L I4</tr><tr><th>Related:<td>Volkswagen Golf Mk V</tr><tr><th>Similar:<td>Audi A4 Cabrio</tr> |
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The Volkswagen Eos is a coupe convertible from Volkswagen produced from 2006. It is the successor of the Volkswagen Cabrio, and also Volkswagen's first production sports or coupe car since the Corrado, which ceased production in 1995. The model name is derived from Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn and wind.
Prior to the production version, the car was shown as the Concept C concept car at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. The production Eos was presented in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with the North American introduction at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January, 2006.
Unlike the Cabrio, which was a convertible version of the Golf hatchback, the Eos is a standalone model with all-new body panels, although it shares the platform and components from the Golf and Jetta. The roof is a unique five-piece folding hardtop with an integrated glass sunroof.
Two engines are available: a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder motor putting out 200 horsepower and a 3.2-liter VR6 motor that makes 250 horsepower. Power from these engines is transferred through a 6-speed manual gearbox or the new Direct-Shift Gearbox.
The Eos is produced in Volkswagen's Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal. The roof was designed and is built by OASys, a subsidiary of Webasto Germany.
Although production started in late 2005, first deliveries were delayed due to a wind noise problem. The Eos was finally released in Europe in the first quarter of 2006, and in North America in the third quarter of 2006. It will also be released in Japan.
[edit] External links
- VWVortex Volkswagen Eos Article
- A link to an article of the Eos' inspiration, the Concept C.
- Order Guide and Pricing
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