Volkswagen has used the Wörthersee gathering
to unveil the new Golf GTE Performance concept. Based on the eco-friendly Golf
GTE, the Performance concept features an Electric White Mother of Pearl Effect
exterior with a black roof and blue accents across the rear of the body. The
car has also been equipped with gloss black air deflectors, gloss black side
sills, and 19-inch Pretoria-style wheels.
Golf fans will also notice the concept's tailpipes
and rear diffuser are sourced from the Golf GTI, while the tailgate-mounted
spoiler comes from the Golf GTI Clubsport. The interior receives a modest
makeover as the company says the concept has exclusive leather sports seats and
an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with a blue accent in the 12 o'clock
position.
It comes as little
surprise that Volkswagen worked some magic under the hood. The company declined
to detail the changes but confirmed the output has risen from 204 PS and 350 Nm of torque to 272 PS and 450 Nm of
torque.
To cope with the additional power, engineers
installed an upgraded braking system which uses larger perforated discs and new
calipers with the GTE Blue finish.
