This little (97-inch wheelbase) mid-engine concept from Volkswagen drew a lot of enthusiasm due to its versatility and eco friendly power train. The mid-engine 1.5-liter turbo charged 16-valve diesel is rated to have 134-horsepower and is mated to a seven-speed transmission with both paddle and floor shift capability. Removable carbon fiber panels easily convert this coupe to a roadster with minimal effort. Another great concept from VW that unfortunately is all for show.
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About Ron Perry Before joining the Autobytel family in June of 2005, Ron Perry spent twenty years as a freelance photographer in the automotive community, shooting cars for automakers and magazines, including Road & Track. Before striking out on his own with camera in hand, Ron worked at a daily newspaper as a staff photographer shooting news stories – at least until an editor with a passion for cars fueled his automotive interests. Today, Ron focuses on high-performance sports cars of the past and the designs of the future. Not surprisingly, then, Ron owns a 1990 Porsche 928S4, but someday hopes to add a Ferrari Testarossa, a Lotus Esprit, and Volvo P1800 to his stable. Having to give up his 2000 Jaguar XJR in favor of a 2004 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab was, “a necessity of the craft,” he says.
