AEM Infinity-Tuned VW Jetta Goes 210+ MPH, Breaks SCTA LSR Record at Bonneville!
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Channel: AEM Electronics · 2018 · Autos & Vehicles
The 2019 Bonneville Jetta recorded a track speed of 210.16 mph (338.15 kph) at the Bonneville Salt Flats, near Wendover, Nevada, at the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association’s (USFRA) World of Speed event. In the course of the run, the car broke the Southern California Timing Association’s (SCTA) Blown Gas Coupe (G/BGC) class record of 208.472 mph. “Achieving this speed at Bonneville is a demonstration of the quality, durability, power, and efficiency of the Volkswagen TSI® engine series and the stability and aerodynamic efficiency of the all-new 2019 Jetta,” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “This record underlines the sporty credentials of our all-new Jetta and also gives a hint at the future of the GLI model, since this car uses a modified version of the GLI’s powerful EA888, 2.0-liter TSI engine.” Built by Bonneville preparation specialists THR Manufacturing, based in Ventura, Calif., the Bonneville Jetta’s record run showcased both the potential performance that the EA888 engine can achieve with modifications and the all-new Jetta’s exceptionally aerodynamic shape, which yields a drag coefficient of just 0.27. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is controlled by an Infinity ECU and a CD-7 Carbon Digital Dash was used to make sure the driver could see important engine parameters in the midday sun on the salt flats. On the dyno, the engine achieved an output of 600 horsepower at 8500 rpm. Thank you to Volkswagen of America for trusting AEM to be a partner in this record-setting accomplishment!
