This detailed video of of the Golf GTI W12
finally shows the car being put through its paces. Filmed by Autocar.co.uk this should
hopefully dispel any rumors that may have been floating around as to
validity of the claims VW held over the GTI W12's thoroughbred nature.
Called the GTi W12-650, it uses a twin-turbocharged W12 engine producing a claimed 553lb ft torque.
The engine, borrowed from the luxury end of the VW range usually found in the Phaeton must have taken some design planning to wedge into the MK5 chassis. It would seem VW have adapted the engine somewhat into the MK5 and the presenter explains about how torque delivery is limited in 1st and 2nd gear to help get power down.
Interestingly, the video shows the rev counter which reported about in our blogs due to a strange problem with the increments. It would seem the problem with the incrementation cannot be seen in this video, which would suggest that the problem has since been resolved. However, without knowing the date that this video was shot does suggest that it may have been a quick trip back to Germany after GTI International for a new instrument cluster!
Designer, Klaus Bischoff, said they wanted to keep the shape as close to the character of the original car as possible, so opted to develop a carbon-fibre roof that also acts as a diffuser. Inside, there are even more mods for pure performance - unnecessary kit is stripped out, and race-inspired details such as flip-up switch guards and a fire extinguisher feature.