TheVolkswagenCreative Design Vision GTI Concept will make its debut as one of the traditional highlights at this year’s Worthersee festival.

Volkswagen Creative Design Vision GTI Concept is a powerful stunner

The GTI concept is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 370kW of power and a maximum torque figure of 560Nm. With the help of a dual-clutch DSG transmission the concept can sprint from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds before reaching a top speed of 300km/h.

Exterior Design Features

The Volkswagen Creative Design Vision GTI Concept has extremely crisp proportions and looks radical because it’s shorter, wider and lower than a regular GTI. According to Head of Design of Volkswagen Brand, Klaus Bischoff, visual clarity is part of Volkswagen’s success.

The colour scheme is further influenced by the traditional GTI triad of black, white and red. The distinctive C-pillar is drawn outward as an autonomous design element, while the main part of the body narrows strongly towards the rear. In parallel to the vertical air outlet that emphasizes the waisted doors, the sill grows continually outward until its upper edge merges with the C-pillar. The car is further styled with a honeycomb grille and 20-inch alloys with 235/35 front and 275/30 rear tyres.

Interior Design Features

Inside the visionary concept the steering wheel is equipped with ergonomically optimised DGS paddle shifters and a number of controls have been integrated into the upper section of the centre console. The electrical kill switch, a push-button for the fire extinguisher and the ESP deactivation are housed beneath the centre console.

The race-car impression is reinforced by the partial use of carbon fibre combined with Anthracite and Titan Black Alcantara as well as Black and Flash Red Nappa leather. The door handles are shaped in the form of a red loop, like a Porsche Cup car. The rear seats have been replaced by an X-shaped cross member that further strengthens body stiffness.

A large display to the right of the main instrument panel also shows info on the track map of the circuit you are running, along with lap times. This can also communicate with other vehicles on the course and calculate what’s going on in a race in real time.

“Our claim to be a global player is enhanced with our universal design language. A design that immediately communicates the brand’s identity is central for all models that carry the VW logo, with elements that allow each model to be recognized as a true Volkswagen by its distinctive design.” said Klaus Bischoff