Volkswagen Concept R (2003)
Concept car · 2003 · Combustion
A mid-engined VR6 roadster that reimagined Volkswagen as a sports-car maker.
Unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show under designers Murat Gunak and Peter Schreyer, the Concept R was a two-seat, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive roadster study. Its 3.2-litre V6 FSI produced 265 PS and 320 Nm, channelled through a six-speed DSG for a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and an electronically limited 250 km/h top speed. Compact at 4.16 m long and just 1.25 m tall, it broke new stylistic ground for the brand.
Key facts
- Engine: 3.2L V6 FSI, mid-mounted
- Power: 265 PS (195 kW)
- Torque: 320 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.3 s
- Top speed: 250 km/h (limited)
- Transmission: 6-speed DSG, RWD
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Concept only - never produced
- Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2003
Source: Wikipedia - Volkswagen Concept R