Limited-run vehicles always grab the attention of customers and even more so when one of these models are given a comprehensive aftermarket upgrade.

That's the case with the Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street, a car that VW->ke94 built to celebrate its return to WRC. But even with that, B&B decided that the car wasn't special enough. So what does it do?

Well, it made it even more special, that's what!

This the German pocket rocket already has enough stylish and mechanical digs to make consumers weep, but B&B opted to make it extra special, adding a host of upgrades to improve the car's handling requirements. As such, the Polo->ke322 R WRC Street now has a coilover kit, sports springs, stabilizers a high-performance braking system with four- or six-piston calipers and a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/35R18 tires.

But the real treat of this program is the comprehensive performance upgrade, highlighted by a Stage 3 kit that includes the installation of a bespoke high-pressure fuel pump and a sports exhaust system to go with a modified air suction system, a new high-performance intercooler and a different oil-cooling system. All told, B&B was able to bump up the output of the Polo R WRC Street from the standard 217 horsepower and 258 pound-feet torque output all the way up to a tidy 362 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque.

With those changes, this German spitfire is now capable of hitting 62 mph in just 5.2 seconds, a full 1.2 seconds faster than the 'standard' model, to go with a top speed of 168 mph, up from 151 mph.

Click past the jump to read more about B&B's program for the Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street

2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street by B&B

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street by B&B
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 362
  • Torque: 376
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2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street by B&B

Just in case it's not clear, one of the finest Volkswagen tuners worked on this bad boy.

Fancy set of wheels for a fancy aftermarket program.

A hefty output increase is waiting to be unleashed on that 2.0-liter, inline-four engine.

Hefty work done on the engine, which is music to our ears.

Interior upgrades are kept to a minimum, but it still looks pretty stylish.

Tough not to appreciate this special edition Polo R WRC Street, especially with a B&B upgrade.

2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street

When Volkswagen returns to the WRC scene, it's doing so by going all-out. As part of its return to rallying, the German automaker built a special edition Polo R that brings out all style and substance of the brand's resident performance hatch.

The new Polo WRC Street will feature a highly unique and distinctive design language distinguished by a rear spoiler, a diffuser, a sports suspension, and an inscription with R-WRC logos. Volkswagen will also adopt the same white exterior paint combined with blue and gray elements as seen on the rally car.

Volkswagen also put in a larger 2.0-liter TSI engine from the Polo’s big brother, the Golf GTI, to produce an impressive 220 horsepower and 350 Nm (258 pound-feet) of torque, good enough to allow the sports hatch to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 151 mph.