BIGGU Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 more info at the link! http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publish/vortex_news/article_2007.shtml Well Volkswagen has pulled a fast one (literally) and decided to unveil a W12 powered, rear-wheel-drive, mid-engined GTI at the tuner/drunk/party fest in Austria known as Worthersee. We'll have more information, photos and video in coming weeks ahead. A full photo gallery is provided in the links below. We also have a loosely translated version of the German press releaes below, but what we do know is this: - VW claims a top speed of 202 mph - 6.0l W12 12-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine mounted in the back seat of the GTI - 650hp and 553 lb-ft. of torque (!) - with the flared fenders that car sits over 6 feet wide and only 4.6 feet tall - 19" wheels with 295 rear rubber and 235 front rubber - the fenders are flared 3.15" at the rear Press release coming next... http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/gtiw12_1.jpg i would rock it if i had the moneys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yep i saw that video last night, pretty cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 clbsinvaders, link to video? i really want to hear this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Same engine as the Phaeton/Continental GT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/17/worthersee-2007-vw-shows-off-monster-golf-gti-w12-650-concept/ I didn't hear if it was revving or not, my sound was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 OOO! OO! My penis!! That is a badass little car I must say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 That's pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'll be getting one when they are made...if....they are made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Eurorice. Nahhh, that would be sweet. Like a super Clio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 i didnt read the article but about what are they going for IF they are made? any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo0martelle0oO Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thats thing will never be made noone will buy a 60-70,000+ Golf. Well Except for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Thats thing will never be made noone will buy a 60-70,000+ Golf. Well Except for me No, but for the same price you can get a 505hp Z06.... maybe theres something to this little car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Vag > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Don't you dare say it looks like a CLIO!!! even though it does...damn it... I still want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I'd buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 That's a Golf Body I would own. Ah, to win millions $$.....the things we could do to spend it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Those fenders really help the looks compared to the stock body. Mid-engined W12? Mmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Even though its hatch'backed ass will never see 200mph with 650hp, this is the coolest car of 2007. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 What Is 6'2" Wide And 4'7" Tall? a NFL defensive line man?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahnstoermer1647545488 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 F'in eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Gayer then a single nippled billy goat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thekingofcrunk17 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 - 6.0l W12 12-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine mounted in the back seat of the GTI :eek2: Wow, I'd never think of VW doing something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thekingofcrunk17 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hey, is this car going to be sold in america? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Pretty cool little car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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