VW GTI W12-650
Volkswagen joined Audi in creating a unique design study for the tuner crowd at the Worthersee show in Austria. Designed under VW's head of design, Klaus Bischoff, the Golf W12-650 employs a W12 engine sourced from the Phaeton and slotted behind the front seats, effectively replicating Renault's Clio V6 layout and allowing for a rear-wheel-drive application.
Beyond the gaping honeycomb grille in the front bumper - channeling air under the car to a rear diffuser under the rear bumper - are scalloped side panels to direct air to the mid-mounted engine. The purposeful stance is emphasized by bodywork that is 160mm wider than the standard Golf, with bulging wheelarches draped over wider front and rear tracks. The roof of the car is constructed out of carbon fiber to keep weight down and features an integrated scoop to direct air into the rear-mounted radiators, further aided by 'floating' C-pillars that supplement air to the cooling system.
Heralded as the most powerful Golf ever produced by Volkswagen, the GTI W12-650 is claimed to sprint from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds and achieve a maximum speed of 202mph.
Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio
Porsche has revealed a new convertible version of its 911 Turbo set to go on sale in September. The open top 911 Turbo weighs 154lbs. more than the coupe, largely due to reinforcements in the chassis, convertible body and automatic extendable rollover protection behind the rear seats. The three-layer fully-automatic soft top contributes to a low center of gravity and can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds.
The Cabriolet is powered by the same 3.6 liter twin turbocharged six-cylinder as hardtop variants, capable of generating 480bhp and 457lb-ft of torque. Up to 501lb-ft of twist is available if the box labeled "Sport Chrono Turbo Package" is ticked off the options list. Contrary to traditional figures, the semi-automatic Tiptronic S propels the car to 62mph in 3.8 seconds, two-tenths quicker than its manual counterpart. A 193mph top speed is identical for both manual and Tiptronic-equipped cars.
The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a highly aerodynamic car, with a drag coefficient of just 0.31Cd. The active rear spoiler - which extends 30mm further than that of the coupe - is automatically extended at speeds above 75mph to generate negative lift at the rear axle. The front wheels are fitted with high-performance brake calipers derived from those found on the range-topping Carrera GT.
Porsche has revealed a new convertible version of its 911 Turbo set to go on sale in September. The open top 911 Turbo weighs 154lbs. more than the coupe, largely due to reinforcements in the chassis, convertible body and automatic extendable rollover protection behind the rear seats. The three-layer fully-automatic soft top contributes to a low center of gravity and can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds.
The Cabriolet is powered by the same 3.6 liter twin turbocharged six-cylinder as hardtop variants, capable of generating 480bhp and 457lb-ft of torque. Up to 501lb-ft of twist is available if the box labeled "Sport Chrono Turbo Package" is ticked off the options list. Contrary to traditional figures, the semi-automatic Tiptronic S propels the car to 62mph in 3.8 seconds, two-tenths quicker than its manual counterpart. A 193mph top speed is identical for both manual and Tiptronic-equipped cars.
The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a highly aerodynamic car, with a drag coefficient of just 0.31Cd. The active rear spoiler - which extends 30mm further than that of the coupe - is automatically extended at speeds above 75mph to generate negative lift at the rear axle. The front wheels are fitted with high-performance brake calipers derived from those found on the range-topping Carrera GT.
Porsche has revealed a new convertible version of its 911 Turbo set to go on sale in September. The open top 911 Turbo weighs 154lbs. more than the coupe, largely due to reinforcements in the chassis, convertible body and automatic extendable rollover protection behind the rear seats. The three-layer fully-automatic soft top contributes to a low center of gravity and can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds.
The Cabriolet is powered by the same 3.6 liter twin turbocharged six-cylinder as hardtop variants, capable of generating 480bhp and 457lb-ft of torque. Up to 501lb-ft of twist is available if the box labeled "Sport Chrono Turbo Package" is ticked off the options list. Contrary to traditional figures, the semi-automatic Tiptronic S propels the car to 62mph in 3.8 seconds, two-tenths quicker than its manual counterpart. A 193mph top speed is identical for both manual and Tiptronic-equipped cars.
The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a highly aerodynamic car, with a drag coefficient of just 0.31Cd. The active rear spoiler - which extends 30mm further than that of the coupe - is automatically extended at speeds above 75mph to generate negative lift at the rear axle. The front wheels are fitted with high-performance brake calipers derived from those found on the range-topping Carrera GT.
New B-segment model from SEAT
New sketches of a forthcoming B-segment competitor from SEAT have been revealed. The new car will replace the dated and slow-selling Toledo model and be built alongside the Ibiza, Leon and Altea at the automaker's plant in Martorell, Spain.
Unsurprisingly, the new car from Volkswagen's Spanish subsidiary takes design cues from the Passat sedan - with which it shares its architecture - but it also appears to have a low roofline like the Mercedes CLS four-door coupe. An extended hood, steeply raked windshield, pronounced rocker panels and a chiseled shoulder line clearly demonstrate the new model's sportier ambitions.
Scheduled to be built as both a sedan and a wagon variant, the new SEAT will face stiff competition in the form of the Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 407 and Toyota Avensis when it hits European streets in 2009.
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