The Volkswagen Golf GTI has a huge following worldwide, and for good reason. Small, fast, and practical, the German hot hatch is all things to all men and women. But did you know that VW once created a GTI roadster with 500 horsepower? Few people do, and thanks to Germany’s Autogefuhl, we can get a closer look at this one-of-a-kind concept.
Known as the GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo, this striking design was created for the Gran Turismo video game, but Volkswagen decided to make a real-life example to stun the crowds at the GTI Worthersee Show.
Even though it was revealed in 2014 – nearly a decade ago – the GTI Roadster still looks fresh and modern. The styling is dramatic and melds the familiar Golf GTI traits with a sports car body. Up front, a GTI badge can be found on the famous honeycomb grille, flanked by slim fang-like headlights that flow into the bumper.