► Volkswagen Design Vision GTI (503 hp) on Racetrack

Although the new GTI has plenty of power in standard form, with up to 230 hp available on the European Performance model, the “Design Vision GTI“ ups the ante with 503 hp, developed at 6500 rpm. Just like the engine in the regular GTI, the concept car has a turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine—except that this is a V6 using twin turbochargers instead of a four cylinder with a single turbo. Two three-way catalytic converters are arranged close to the engine to optimize emissions