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"Volkswagen has revealed details of a 650bhp mid-engined Golf GTi design study. Called the GTi W12-650 (you can see what they've done there), it uses a bi-turbo W12 engine producing 553lb ft torque through the rear wheels. This, according to VW, means 0-62mph in just 3.7secs and a top speed of 184mph. The engine sits directly behind the front seats on a unique aluminium structure and a heavily modified bodyshell features integrated vents to keep things cool. Look closely and you'll see the rear quarter windows curve into the C-pillars. Designers said they wanted to keep the shape as close to the character of the original car as possible, so opted to develop a carbon-fibre roof that also acts as a diffuser. Inside, there are even more mods for pure performance - unnecessary kit is stripped out, and race-inspired details such as flip-up switch guards and a fire extinguisher feature. So far, the GTi W12-650 is nothing more than a design study, but we can, I guess, but hope..."

Of course it won't be production, but its still badass.

[Edited on May 17, 2007 at 3:14 PM. Reason : .]

5/17/2007 3:13:57 PM

that is sick

5/17/2007 3:18:06 PM

ugly as shit though

5/17/2007 3:24:25 PM

<3 veee dub

5/17/2007 3:32:37 PM

more pics and info.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/17/worthersee-2007-vw-shows-off-monster-golf-gti-w12-650-concept/
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070517/FREE/70517003/1024

I like this picture cause it shows the intakes behind the c-pillars.


[Edited on May 17, 2007 at 4:03 PM. Reason : .]

5/17/2007 4:00:46 PM

Awesome

5/17/2007 6:11:25 PM

ugly and i love hatchbacks

5/17/2007 10:04:28 PM

^ your fucking dumb

5/17/2007 10:08:57 PM

Reminds me of the old Honda CRX.

5/17/2007 11:25:26 PM

that's slow for that much power and not much car.

5/18/2007 12:21:51 AM

^ That's what I was thinking...

5/18/2007 12:23:14 AM

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"^ your fucking dumb "

Quick lesson

Your bike

You're dumb

Your != You're

Regards,

5th Grade

5/18/2007 8:14:41 AM

^dude forget the s2000, you need this

5/18/2007 8:36:58 AM

yeah, that's badass. anybody remember the renault clio v6? fuckin a. Too bad this isn't goin anywhere. fun for a laugh.

edit: you know, the w12 is fine for bentleys and spykers and a8s and phaetons, but I would've preferred to see the touareg diesel v10 or the 6L diesel v12 they're talking about putting in the q7. mid-engine-diesel-v12-gti. ftw.

[Edited on May 18, 2007 at 9:47 AM. Reason : .]

5/18/2007 9:44:41 AM

hahahahahahaha...

you would NEVER get it to hook
but tdi pwr ftw!

5/18/2007 10:01:27 AM