I was in Germany a couple years ago and took some pics of this beast on display in Wolfsburg. I was told by one of the workers at the plant that if they didn’t reduce the torque to 50% like they did that it would literally rip the back end off.... I assume he meant fairings, bumper etc. crazy
Worker? Engineer? Janitor? Even among the team responsible for such a monstrosity there are divided opinions, I would think. Unless it's one of the core engineer who was responsible or this backed by rigorous tests, I would take it with a bucket of salt. Most people at these functions unless they're an engineer with intimate knowledge of the project, as stated previous, they['re just there to blow smoke up your behind to add drama and sense of occasion.
Yeah, VW shows a new prototype every year. Usually they put a lot of thought into it, but they totally forgot about in 2007, so this VW Golf came up. I'm just glad they forgot! This is an AWESOME monster!
*Just came here to look for this comment* *I think you should build one* Glad you stuck it out mate, all these years and now WE have the pleasure of YOUR regular content 🙏💪💪💪
How sick would it be if they made a street legal rally addition made to WRC specs. 300hp but over 400ft-lbs of torque, that would be SICK! With some modest off road tires, dual wishbone suspension, heavy duty shocks, struts, and springs. Simple roll cage, more aggressive bucket seats, better brakes, and strut tower braces.
Patrick Walston By the sound of it your either looking for Civic Type-R, or GTI Clubsport S. While you at it you should check the 2017 GTI Clubsport video's at my Channel - Enjoy the Beast !!! ;)
I hope someone like tavarish ends up creating a real live one over here in the US. Like for him to just find a project mk5 find a w12 and whatever else and just try to fabricate his own version of the car. Own version meaning he may not end up making the rear windows like it for air or do anything with the roof like CF. But this time, also make sure everything works. Lol. It would be super dope!
@@enxgmatxcofficial ha, that wont ever happen. Besides, its been 15 years and 3 or 4 generations ago. Only way is to make on your own. The B is for Build guy could do it too. Id love to see him tackle this. Some of his builds are bonkers
holy hell, 8 weeks to deliver this. I haven't finished changing the turbo and diff on my A4 as its been on jackstands for months. Great job and know this was moons ago but wish they would have pursued this more......
i brought my golf GTI 09 a yr ago and it still gives me goosebumps when am raving it,,,,VW is the best shit out there man,,,4get bmw benz and those other japanese recals
acceleration out of the corner counts for a hell of a lot in 'cornering' and AWD will give you a lot of extra grip when you put your foot down on the exit
Vw missed out on something hear instead of the golf edition 30 for the 30th anniversary they should have made 30 of these as a limited edition 1 for each year they would be instant collectors items and be worth a fortune now
it does have cornering issues...however driving style also effects cornering...clarkson is to used to his beloved Ferrari which are about as long as a submarine....so it is easy to use the power to drift the car through the turn...where as with this car it requires more control, you need to brake soon and shed as much speed as possible to keep the rear in check during the turn, then when you are about to exit you hit the gas again...not the fastest way to get around a corner, but it works
@w00xer VW makes W12 engines by forming two imaginary narrow-angle 15° VR6 engines at an angle of 72°. The angle of each set of cylinders allows just two overhead cams to drive each pair of banks, so just four are needed. The advantage of the W12 engine is its smaller size, allowing VW to build a 12-cylinder car with all-wheel drive, but a V12 engine could only have a rear-wheel drive as it would have no space in the engine bay for a differential and other components to power the front wheels.
@ThePwnnstar the thing was designed in a couple weeks, they didn't refine anything. if they put proper suspension on it and brakes it wouldnt be that bad. AWD would be nice too.
Actually, that's a mistake, the Carrera GT's engine is a V10. I don't think there has ever been a flat-10 in a production car, but the Ferrari Testarossa did have a flat-12.
Woah did you see how awful it was a cornering?...It understeered even more than the 95 passat I used to have lol... Still absolutely beautiful and perfect for drag though...
Dear Santa, Easter bunny, mum and dad, tooth fairy, batman, spiderman, the hulk, superman, captain hook, gandalf, big bird, james bond, pinocchio, tarzan and willy wonka. With your powers combined summon me this car!
VW makes W12 engines by forming two imaginary narrow-angle 15° VR6 engines at an angle of 72°. The angle of each set of cylinders allows just two overhead cams to drive each pair of banks, so just four are needed. The advantage of the W12 engine is its smaller size, allowing VW to build a 12-cylinder car with all-wheel drive, but a V12 engine could only have a rear-wheel drive as it would have no space in the engine bay for a differential and other components required to power the front wheels.
Youre totally right... Im driving only VW Golf, Im a big fan of VW cars, but I must say they are not specialist for racing cars, sports yes, but not racing. Every model they build, it finishes like a prototype only...
@flowmasterinc thats not the drivers fault, the way the golf gti is designed the axles are too close together. If the car was longer the brakes probably wouldn't shit themselves trying to handle the w12
No they're not... they look similar to huffs, but they are actually pretty different. Where the spokes meet the hub on the stock wheel it sits flush... on these the hub is recessed.
Ultimately, it doesn't matter how you make horsepower but what the numbers are. This is why mustang/gto/camaro owners are beating exotics with bolts ons and nitrous. This is just talking about straight line speed however...
do tell then what is fun to drive if you think GTI's suck. I own an 03 VR6 and its great it handles well for a front wheel drive and its quick and has potential for lots of mods.
I take the last part of my comment back.I wrote it before I saw the whole video, A geek looking exactly the way I imagined appears at the end of the video.
I know it is... considering I own an MKIV R32 and have owned 3 other MKIB models, a 2.0 and two VR6's along with an MKII GTI VR6 DE and 2 MKII's with VR6 turbo swaps. Also, THIS GTI, is based off the MKV platform.
My main point to you is just because its not your thing doesn't mean it has no merits. while road racing helps to provide advances to everyday cars. Drifting does not. It may be fun and you may have skills but in the end there really is not any more worthwhile than a 650hp golf.
if it wasn't for vw the w12 would probably still be a massive engine they broke it down made it even more complex and small enough to mount in almost any car
i wish they SOLD THEM THO! (i just found out about them, then learned these were never sold) their used to be a body kit for the Mk5 GTIs to make them look like this version
First of all they said in the video more than once that this is a bi-turbo motor, not n/a. Secondly, there is a lot more characteristic of engines than just peak horsepower. There is no comparison between this and a ZR1, especially since neither of them are even produced yet.
According to Jeremy Clarkson. (Top Gear) It's rear wheel. But have also seen on here someone saying it is all-wheel. Concluding if it is "All-wheel" then it is similar to the skyline meaning most the power comes from the back and the minority in the front. Effectivly making it rear wheel (I suppose). If that's any help to you... x)
@sofargone561 They made it for the VW Golf anniversary last year I think, it isn't a production car, but I think in another video they were saying if there was enough interest they would think about production.
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