Overview
- Volkswagen is spotlighting three extreme GTI studies from 2007, 2013 and 2014 for the model’s 50th anniversary, framing them as heritage touchstones rather than production previews.
- Motor1 reports the 2007 Golf GTI W12‑650 has recently been shown driveable in a red finish, retaining its mid‑mounted 6.0‑liter W12 biturbo with 650 PS, rear‑drive layout and claimed 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and 325 km/h top speed.
- Autozeitung’s drive report reiterates the W12‑650 remains a one‑off and details its rapid development by a small team using VW Group hardware such as an Audi R8 rear axle and Audi S4 brakes.
- The 2013 Design Vision GTI showcased a motorsport‑oriented, widened body over a 3.0‑liter V6 biturbo rated at 503 PS and 560 Nm with DSG and 4MOTION, claiming 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
- The 2014 GTI Roadster began as a Gran Turismo digital concept before becoming a real open two‑seater using the same 3.0‑liter V6 biturbo package, with a claimed 3.6‑second 0–100 km/h and 309 km/h top speed.