Saturday, May 19, 2007

Volkswagen Unveils the GTI W12-650

Via vwvortex.com -





Well Volkswagen has pulled a fast one (literally) and decided to unveil a W12 powered, rear-wheel-drive, mid-engined GTI at the tuner/drunk/party fest in Austria known as Worthersee. We'll have more information, photos and video in coming weeks ahead. A full photo gallery is provided in the links below.We also have a loosely translated version of the German press releaes below, but what we do know is this:
  • VW claims a top speed of 202 mph
  • 6.0l W12 12-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine mounted in the back seat of the GTI
  • 650hp and 553 lb-ft. of torque (!)
  • With the flared fenders the car sits over 6 feet wide and only 4.6 feet tall
  • 19" wheels with 295 rear rubber and 235 front rubber
  • The fenders are flared 3.15" at the rear

1600x1200 wallpaper images can be found HERE

Press release coming next...

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