Ultimate Hot hatch - Golf GTI W12 650 Concept

[SSS_Hoon]

Check this out

http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-W12-650.html

and here is a few pics of it.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vw-golf-gti-w12-650-concept/


Now all they have to do is actualy make it and sell it :D


SSS_Hoon

[Calibrated]

Nope, they'll never produce it, coz the market value on a car like that would be too high for a "Golf". Takes the idea of being the "People's Car" away...

[SSS_Hoon]

yeah its just like all concept cars they never get built.


and even if they did build them(concept cars in general) the price would be high, and never make it here.


SSS_Hoon

[Wraith]

WOW :eek: I like it..........

Agree with the above though, I'll bet a production version will never see the light of day :(

[oneightoo]

same was said about the veyron.........

[Calibrated]

same was said about the veyron.........

But there's the difference..thats a Bugatti...not a VW Golf:p

[Wraith]

mmmmm maybe oneightoo has a point as Bugatti and VW are under the same 'umbrella' :rolleyes:

[oneightoo]

would be nice to see.. would it be rwd or use the awd the r32 has? surely it'd need a whole new setup to handle that much power..

[Wraith]

Most definitely AWD :)

It has its engine mid mounted, so would work perfectly as an AWD...

[AF1R]

Yeh saw it today on Techeblog
heres a little Video

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/vw-golf-gti-w12-650-concept-unveiled

[Poogene2001]

Why does it need such a huge air intake at the front if the engine is hidden behind the driver? Surely even a huge radiator wouldnt benefit from such a massive aperature. If your going for 325km/h top speed, wouldnt aerodynamics at the front end be an issue?
(and yes, I'm aware its just a picture of a possible concenpt... but still!!)

[KID_SRi]

What a Waste of a Engine.
Don't get me Wrong, I like Golf GTi's and R32's.
But a Bentley Continental wieghs twice as Much, Is only .5 seconds slower to 62mph and has a higher Top Speed.

[Shaun]

Put brands aside here for a moment.. Thats one awesome car... But ill have the girls in the pic that they uncover it. Daiman . Those rims would look good an Amanda's GTi. Polished rims would look good i think

[dieselhead]

i love it! such an understated pure madness car that is! a Golf that does 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds must be something special, don't you think?
i would rather buy that Bug on steroids than, say, a Gallardo :)
don't think it will ever be launched, because would go against too many models within the empire...

[Greggy]

They all said that Renault would never produce the V6 clio as it detracted from the reason it was designed and built (Being a small town car etc).

They DID build it and my word it was popular ! roaring v6 in the BOOT :D - bliss !!!

[SSS_Hoon]

They all said that Renault would never produce the V6 clio as it detracted from the reason it was designed and built (Being a small town car etc).

They DID build it and my word it was popular ! roaring v6 in the BOOT :D - bliss !!!


also liked to catch on fire too i hear....


SSS_Hoon

[Greggy]

also liked to catch on fire too i hear....


SSS_Hoon

Yeah - that they did ;) - its own little car park party trick :D :D
(it wanted to be like its older brother - the R5 GT Turbo - used to melt like a choccy fireguard)

[Miyagi]

Anyone else see the GTI Pirelli released on the same day...? talk about a horrible colour and a big let down next to that monster :cool:

LINK (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/18/worthersee-2007-vw-golf-gti-pirelli-debuts/)

[gman]

The Golf GTI W12 650 Concept, powered by a mid-mounted 6.0-litre 12 cylinder bi-turbo engine delivering figures of 650Hp @ 6,000 rpm / 750Nm @ 4.500 rpm, the GTI W12 hunts down 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in just 3.7 sec with a redline popping top speed of 325km/h (202 mph).

Extensive modifications including a lower and broader body than the stock GTI, additional air vents to cool the massive engine and the specially designed roof set an aggressive stance whilst still being respectful to the current Golf GTI.

Looks HOT and I want one!!!! DSG, 2 x turbo's and 12 cylinders!!!!!! :D

http://www.hothatchheaven.com/2007/05/18/golf-gti-w12-650-concept-on-show-worthersee-2007/

[dustbug]

Ye i've seen that, a concept ONLY. they will never bring it out to production though. too much $$$$

its quick, BUT if can buy a R32 golf and pick up a twin turbo kit that will doing the 0-100 in 3 seconds flat and it'll cost you under $100K easy

[gman]

Yeah, but 12 CYLINDERS!!!!! Imagine the sound outta that......

Hmmmmm, aural ecstacy..... :D

[blueraven]

yeh thats been my wall paper for a month or two now :D

concept only :(... but it would be 300k for the engine anyway :D

[gman]

Wonder if they would take a kidney as a deposit??? ;)

[btm]

Wonder if they would take a kidney as a deposit??? ;)

what about a left testicle? :D

[Wraith]

yeh thats been my wall paper for a month or two now :D

Ditto :)

I'm confident in saying it'll never see production !

However does make one wonder what the new Mk6 Golf will be like...I'm very curious about that one....

[SSS_Hoon]

repost.


http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12970


It might just beat the VXR now eh........:D

SSS_Hoon

[gman]

repost.


http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12970


It might just beat the VXR now eh........:D

SSS_Hoon

Opps......Sorry guys... :(

Yeah, think it "MIGHT" just pull ahead of a VXR but man it would be close.. 3 sec 0 to 100KPH sprint...Now wouldn't that shake a Ferrari driver.... :D

[SSS_Hoon]

3sec 0-100 would be sweeet as for sure.


SSS_Hoon

[bornwild]

what about a left testicle? :D


They can have it!!! :D


Seriously though, **** me! :D:D:D

An R32 with twin-turbos would cost you around the $120k when done properly :p

[Wraith]

120k should be enough to buy you the new R35 GTR Godzilla :D

Why would you even bother with an R32 twin turbo for a similar amount, ?? however I reckon you could do an R32 twin turbo conversion for much less than that ;)

New model Audi TT V6 quattro with twin turbo conversion, yes please - difference here is it's a much better and sexier car than any R32 Golf ;)

[bornwild]

New model Audi TT V6 quattro with twin turbo conversion, yes please - difference here is it's a much better and sexier car than any R32 Golf ;)


You were saying?...:D:D:D:D (~€50,000)


Hohenester TT HS400 (http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=14266&artikel_seite=1)

[SSS_Hoon]

The AUDI TT is so wrong it aint funny the worst looking Audi ever i would say.Take the R32 over the TT any day of the week. But a S3 that is another thing altogether.


SSS_Hoon

[Wraith]

That's exactly the way I felt about the old model - looked like a cross between a helmet and an egg LOL :D not much of a drivers car either.....but the facts are it is Europes best ever selling coupe, so most obviously love it's looks...;)

This new one - different story, takes it's design cues from the new Audi R8, has good tech behind it, like 69% of body weight out of aluminium and can handle like a real sports car.

But yes looks is always an individual thing, each to their own.

With exactly the same running gear as the Golf Gti, it outperforms the later by a substantial margin

[btm]

i like the new look TT

looks a lot better than the old one

[SSS_Hoon]

yeah the new one does look better, but still ugly as all hell, just the 350Z so wrong in so many ways lol


SSS_Hoon

[Wraith]

I've changed my Avatar just for you SSS :D

Reiger enhanced new TT......could hardly call that ugly :)

[SSS_Hoon]

I've changed my Avatar just for you SSS :D

Reiger enhanced new TT......could hardly call that ugly :)

its too small to see it properly(i bet you get that all the time LoL)


show me a link with some more pics as i have only really glanced at the new TT.


SSS_Hoon

[btm]

yeah the new one does look better, but still ugly as all hell, just the 350Z so wrong in so many ways lol


SSS_Hoon
don't you like the 350Z?

[SSS_Hoon]

no, no i don't


SSS_Hoon

[Wraith]

its too small to see it properly(i bet you get that all the time LoL)


show me a link with some more pics as i have only really glanced at the new TT.


SSS_Hoon

hahaha LOL, don't forget the tweezers :D

I've got stacks of full size pics on my lap top at home, I'll post some up for you tomorrow...

In the meantime you can check these links out....


http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehicle_Reviews/Sports_Convertibles/Preview_2007_Audi_TT.S184.A10241.html


http://www.audiworld.com/news/07/tt-mk2-road-test/

Heaps more there if you do a quick search.

And yes, I too love the 350Z Btm, with some cosmetic enhancement, they look pretty damn hot and fitted with a twin turbo kit, they rock....:)

[btm]

And yes, I too love the 350Z Btm, with some cosmetic enhancement, they look pretty damn hot and fitted with a twin turbo kit, they rock....:)

i would seriously consider picking up a 2nd hand one... love 'em!

[Wraith]

I wouldn't say no to one either....:)

The newest release has an improved V6 and better chassis and suspension settings as well....prob. wait a little while and grab a S/H one of those :)

[digifish]

Here's the W12-650 in motion...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjDaTYPMJmg

[Wraith]

Awesome stuff....:)

Pity the sound is marred by background echos....

[dieselhead]

Jeremy Clarkson will drive this hatch from hell in the first episode of the new Top Gear series. Available starting Monday after lunch via the usual torrents :)
Here's a short preview:
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2299/

[daaaaavek]

I've just finished watching that .. the VW sure sounded impressive but looked like an arse of a thing to handle. Even the Stig had trouble getting it round the track for a decent time.

[rjastra]

For a show car built in less than 8 weeks it circulated the track in a time similar to a WRX STi. Mildly impressive don't you think ;)

[Wraith]

Mildly, not overly yes - totally agree.....

Now imagine an Sti with equal power to that Golf, going round that same track, I'll bet that would be overly impressive :)

[luvpsi]

Jeremy Clarkson will drive this hatch from hell in the first episode of the new Top Gear series. Available starting Monday after lunch via the usual torrents :)
Here's a short preview:
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2299/

is season 10 available for download now?

[blueraven]

For a show car built in less than 8 weeks it circulated the track in a time similar to a WRX STi. Mildly impressive don't you think ;)

for a car with 650hp, its seriously unimpressive.

if i wanted something with huge power that couldnt go anywhere but in a straight line, i'd buy something american :D

[poita]

or a clubsport :p

[GreyRex]

Just watched the latest Top Gear Episode just out in the UK on Sunday 7th October. Fantastic. Had this car in it

[bornwild]

for a car with 650hp, its seriously unimpressive.

if i wanted something with huge power that couldnt go anywhere but in a straight line, i'd buy something american :D

It is a showcar after all :) + it kills any stock hot-rod in a straight line :D

[Wraith]

BR was answering rjastra' comment and I agree with him...

Would anyone dare put a price tag on this Golf - certainly it'll be a totally ridiculous amount of money !!!

I'm sure most would consider other supercars in a similar price range

[blueraven]

cheapest car with the W12 motor is over 300k ;)


min 300k for that car? sorry, i can think of at least a dozen that would rape it for less than that kind of money :D

(considering the Sti beat it round the track for 60k :D )

[oneightoo]

if you can afford to spend 300k on this you can afford to spend an extra 200k and get a db9..

[Wraith]

:eek:

NO WAY....

For 500k I'd get a Lambo Gallardo SE or Syder or a Ferrari F430.....IMO DB9 pales by comparison in this company price range .....

[oneightoo]

a gallardo is a nice toy, but for a car to drive, aston martin all the way..

[oneightoo]

and a db9 is only 300k, not 500k as i first said..

[bornwild]

Aston Martin looks hot and sounds nice but is a shit car to drive...references: Top Gear and Fifth Gear.

The Gallardo however.....serious performance car with an orgasmic sound.:D

[Wraith]

Appologies, it read like you were adding another 200k on top of the original 300k :)

[oneightoo]

you must have watched some weird korean spin off of top gear.. jeremy creams over how well the db9 does in all categories..

as far as supercars go, the aston drives a helluva lot better than the gallardo..

[bornwild]

you must have watched some weird korean spin off of top gear.. jeremy creams over how well the db9 does in all categories..

as far as supercars go, the aston drives a helluva lot better than the gallardo..

With that korean paddleshift gearbox of Astons :D:p

[oneightoo]

here, read this article on the db9..

http://www.caradvice.com.au/4129/2007-aston-martin-db9-coupe-road-test/2/

read the part where they compare it to the ferrari and lambo..

[oneightoo]

With that korean paddleshift gearbox of Astons :D:p

lol those flappy paddles are a bit crap.. but they dont affect how the car drives..

[Hackstra]

man did jeremy rape that car, it looks awful to drive, unless all you do is go in a straight line...then it looks tuff

[OPC]

sounds like everyone is changing their minds on this thing...