The Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo, first introduced in the video game Gran Turismo 6, made an actual appearance at the GTI Worthersee Show in Austria in 2014. It stole the show at the time, with its futuristic low body and its two-seat convertible design.
The GTI Roadster is one of the coolest Golf concepts ever made, which makes us wish a production version made it to the production lines. Outside of video games, it would be rare to see this concept come out in the open. Fortunately, Autogefuhl had the chance to record one for this rare presentation video.
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The Golf GTI Roadster concept has a very angular design, which can pass for a futuristic car despite its introduction almost a decade ago. The car is extremely low, measuring just 40 inches (1 meter) tall, and its width is emphasized by the small lamps and the carbon fiber front spoiler. The length of the vehicle is 164 in (4.16 m) and is fitted with a set of 20-inch open-spoke wheels.
The design of the car is very spectacular – the GTI badge is located on the front of the car, illuminated by special lighting on the side mirrors. The massive rear wing could provide shelter from the rain. The diffuser in the lower part of the rear fascia is accentuated by LED lighting.
The gullwing doors open at the press of a button, showing an interior that is not short of amazing. The cabin is covered in Alcantara and Dinamica and the steering wheel is similar to those found in Formula 1 racing cars. The concept also comes with racing seat belts.
One mind blowing factor that made the GTI Roadster stand out before was its engine. Under the hood hides a 3.0-liter V6 developing up to 503 horsepower. This allows the concept to accelerate from a standstill to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in just 3.6 seconds. The car features all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with a claimed top speed of over 190 mph (300 km/h).
