Volkswagen Shows Off 57 mpg Sporty Drop-Top

Posted: Jan. 15, 2009 11:01:01 a.m.

Herbie and the talking Beetle in the VW commercials have a new reason to feel inferior - and this time it's not Brooke Shields trying to sell rebadged Chrysler Minivans. It's a gorgeous drop-top roadster that reportedly gets Prius-beating mileage and weighs in at barely more than a Mazda Miata, most likely making it a very agile ride.

For now, the BlueSport Roadster is just a concept. But many present for its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show believe ...