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Volkswagen GTI Roadster Concept at 2014 Worthersee

Worthersee GTI meeting in Austria will be the place where VW reveals the GTI Roadster concept.

The concept was first presented virtually in the Sony PlayStation 3 game Gran Tourismo 6. It is a product of the cooperation of three VW designers who won the in-house competition designing a vehicle to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the GT-game.

The virtual car was first shown on 26 May and a few days later VW decided to present it at the annual GTI-fans gathering (18-31 May).

The design is more extreme than the normal GTI’s. The Roadster version has 2494 mm wheelbase (137 mm shorter than the regular GTI), 1090 mm height and 1894 mm width. The overall length is 4158 mm. What a jaw-dropping proportions

GTI Roadster is powered by 3.0-litre V6 bi-turbo engine which produces more than 500 h.p. and 560 Nm of torque @ 4000-6000 rpm. Thank to the twin-turbo technology some 500 Nm are available at just 2000 rpm. This engine power is transferred to the wheels via 7-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. This 1420 kilos of car runs from zero to a hundred km/h for just 3.6 seconds and on full throttle it can do more than 300 km/h.

For a better handling, more stability and good vision it has 20×8,5j wheels with 235/34 tyres at the front and 20×9,5J with 275/30 at the back. Behind these rims are hidden ceramic brakes for proper decelerating force.

For all the Gran Tourismo fans the concept is colored in Gran Tourismo Red. The interior includes black and anthracite sections with the contrasted GTI red stitching.

We hope that VW’s plans will let us see the production version on the streets, not only in the virtual world of GT6.

Source: Volkswagen

May 30, 2014

Skoda Yeti Xtreme Concept at Worthersee

Skoda has unveiled the Yeti Xtreme Concept at Worthersee 2014. The impressive crossover comes with a number of modifications including rugged exterior and sporty interior. It is described as a “crisp and robust interpretation of the popular compact SUV”.

Outside, Yeti Xtreme comes with a matte grey paint job, different bumpers, redesigned side skirts and extended fenders. There are also some yellow and green accents, a dual exhaust system and 17” alloy wheels with off-road tires.

The interior features four Recaro sports seats including four-point harnesses, Alcantara upholstery and a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel. There are also carbon fiber door panels, a rear-mounted spare tire and a custom center console with a fire extinguisher, seatbelt cutter and an iPad dock station.

Skoda Yeti Xtreme is powered by a 1.8 liter TSI four-cylinder engine – 150HP (110 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed DSG transmission sending the power to an AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and a top speed of 192 km/h (120 mph).

Source: Skoda

May 29, 2014

Audi A1 Sportback Custom, S3 Cabrio, Q3 and SQ5 at Worthersee

Audi is currently exhibiting several interesting models at the 2014 Worthersee Motor Show in Austria. These include A1 Sportback Custom, S3 Cabrio, Q3 and SQ5.

The customized A1 Sportback boasts a black exterior with Macao Yellow accents on the front bumper, mirror housings and the side skirts. There are also body stripes and five-spoke alloy wheels with matte black accents. The interior also features Macao Yellow trim on the center console and air vents.

Audi S3 Cabriolet has the typical red paint finish as well as a full aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, carbon mirror housings and a chromed windscreen surround.

It is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI – 300HP (221 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed S-tronic gearbox sending the power to Quattro AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The combined fuel consumption is just 7.1 liters / 100 km (33.1 mpg US or 39.7 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 165 g/km. The soft-top can be opened or closed in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph).

Source: Audi

May 29, 2014

Volkswagen Amarok Concept V6 TDI – Worthersee

Volkswagen has revealed the Amarok Power-Pickup Concept at the 2013 Worthersee Motor Show.

The Power-Pickup is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 TDI with 272HP (200 kW) and 600Nm (444 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds thanks to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and permanent 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system.

The striking exterior design features widened wheelarches to accommodate 22” alloy wheels, 80 mm lowered suspension, bi-xenon headlights with chrome surround and a chrome grille plus an enlarged lower air intake. At the rear there is also a carbon fibre diffuser and dual exhausts, plus tinted taillights and red, white and black side decals.

Inside, the dashboard, door trims and exclusive Nubuck leather sports seats have a black, red and white colour theme. In-car entertainment is supplied via an infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen and 500 watt subwoofer

Source: Volkswagen

May 13, 2013

Volskwagen Polo WRC Street at Wörthersee

It’s been a tradition for over 30 years now – a convention within the convention – The “GTI Meeting at Wörthersee”…. for Volkswagen people. This year a concept “warm” hatch is making an appearance – It’s the Polo WRC Street. And calling it warm is a massive understatement. Surely however, the GTI festival won’t be a party of one. Lot’s of other exciting appearances will be made as almost all of Europe rolls into Austria for the event.

Literally taken from the track and put on the streets, the Polo WRC Concept is due to become a reality in 2013. It’s mad looks contribute to it’s appeal – a rear spoiler, a diffuser, a sporty and lowered suspension and a bunch of R-WRC logos. It’s not exactly a real WRC car (it wouldn’t be road legal) but it is out there – we are talking 220 spine-snapping PS from a 2.0-liter TSI engine. Want one for sure.

What is the real deal however is the Polo R-WRC – a road-going prototype of the actual FIA World Rally Championship. It’s pretty serious about taking on its WRC rivals next year. At it’s core a 1.6 TSI engine pumps out the 300 PS (that’s the championship limit).

Other notable appearances at the GTI Meeting will be the Golf GTI Cabriolet – a 210 PS open-top with a DSG transmission as an option and an XDS electronic differential lock on the front axle.

If you happen to be there, be on the look out for a Volkswagen Golf “GTI Black Dynamic” design concept as well. It’s been styled by a bunch of young men and women for the… young men and women – black and red motives, a low ride, a 1,800 Watt sound system with nine speakers and subsequently hardly any space for luggage.

The last of the best would be a Golf GTI “White Concept” and as you might imagine, it is white in color. Inside however, again we get that Black Dynamic gene of red and black (it really is a classic this combo). Some contrasting stitches here and there, on the fine Nappa leather, GTI logos. It’s more of a visual feast than anything else.

Source: Volkswagen

May 17, 2012

Skoda Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+ at 2010 Worthersee

Skoda Auto presented several vehicles at the GTI Worthersee tuning event which was held between 12th and 15th May in Austria. Some of the displayed cars were two tuned Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+. Two Fabia S2000 race cars are also exhibited.

The Fabia vRS+ concept is based on the new Fabia vRS. It features included the headlamps and the radiator grille. Additionally, the car has black spoilers and diffusers, and the bonnet is decorated with visible air intakes. The interior, including sports seats, comes with new materials in the exclusive colours of this concept car. (more…)

May 19, 2010

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Volkswagen GTI Roadster Concept at 2014 Worthersee

Skoda Yeti Xtreme Concept at Worthersee

Audi A1 Sportback Custom, S3 Cabrio, Q3 and SQ5 at Worthersee

Volkswagen Amarok Concept V6 TDI – Worthersee

Volskwagen Polo WRC Street at Wörthersee

Skoda Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+ at 2010 Worthersee