Described as a supercar, the GTI Roadster takes the form of an extreme-looking convertible that shares only minor styling cues such as lights and a radiator grille with the GTI. The concept is considerably lower and wider than a regular-production GTI and it boasts a muscular look thanks to deep bumpers on both ends, wide 20-inch alloy wheels and a sizable wing out back.
Inside, the GTI Roadster features two bucket seats fitted with five-point harnesses, a digital instrument cluster and a race-inspired rectangular steering wheel that integrates key functions such as the headlight switch and the button used to start the engine. Abundant carbon fiber trim reminds passengers of the car’s lightweight construction.
Power comes from a 3.0-liter TSI VR6 engine that sends 502 horsepower and 491 lb-ft. of torque to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system. Performance figures are not available, but expect the GTI Roadster to reach 62 mph from a stop in less than four seconds.
The GTI Roadster Vision concept will be added to Gran Turismo 6 shortly after debuting at the Wörthersee show. It goes without saying that the GTI Roadster will remain a one-off show car, but the engine it is equipped with previews the next generation of Volkswagen’s VR6 engine.
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