Wörthersee 2008: VW Golf GTI Performance study on display

May 22

Filed under: Concept Cars, Sports/GTs, Euro, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen, Misc. Auto Shows

Click above for high-res gallery of the VW Golf GTI Performance

VW hasn’t released any info on the car you see here, which is called the Golf GTI Performance design study, so we’ll call it like we see it. A black-and-copper checkered flag motif adorns the hatch, which is enhanced with a widebody kit, lowered suspension, and the expected wheel/tire upgrade. Out back, the GTI’s rear bumper cover is covered with more grillework than you’ll find on the rump of a Lamborghini Gallardo. A pair of giant exhaust outlet cutouts are also built into the corners. And speaking of Lamborghinis, VW has fitted the Golf GTI Performance with the dreaded “Lambo doors,” which look predictably ridiculous here. The exterior color scheme carries through to the passenger cabin, which gets a 2+1 sport seating arrangement and what appears to be a substantial audio system install. Not our cup ‘o tea, but it’ll probably go over very well with the VW tuners who take part in the WörtherSEMA… er.. Wörthersee Tour.

Gallery: Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance