The US arm of German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled what it calls an “enthusiast show fleet” for 2016.
Featuring five models from the brand’s line-up, VW says the show vehicles are “inspired by the diverse interests of Volkswagen enthusiasts”. They will be on show around the States at various events throughout the year.
Volkswagen Golf 1,8T:
Inspired by the Bali Green paint scheme from the Mk 1 Volkswagen Rabbit (as it was known in the US), this 2016 Golf 1,8T show car brings a classic look to the modern day. Yellow headlamp tinting mirrors the gold spokes of 19-inch BBS Super RS wheels, which are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, while the car rides 50 mm closer to the ground courtesy of a set of H&R Street Performance coilovers.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI:
This GLI will be shown in its track configuration, wearing a set of BFGoodrich g-Force Rival tyres on 18-inch Neuspeed RSe52 wheels, mounted to H&R Street Performance coilovers. Also on display will be all the tools necessary to convert it from road to track use. A jack, stands, wrenches, sockets, and wheels all fit neatly into the GLI with the rear seats folded.
Volkswagen Passat:
This Passat is a nod to the large contingent of Volkswagen enthusiasts whose cars ride on air. It features a custom AccuAir E-Level TouchPad air management package installed by Boden Autohaus. The trunk is fitted with custom wood flooring and houses the brightwork of the air suspension system. The car rides on 20-inch forged LC-106T Vossen wheels.
Volkswagen Golf GTI:
The GTI show car is lowered with H&R Street Performance coilovers and rides on a set of 20-inch forged LC-103 gloss gold wheels from Vossen that carry Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres. The colour of the wheels is carried through to the heritage stripe on the GTI’s doors, which is again mirrored on the carrier box.
Volkswagen Golf R:
Inspired by the Scirocco GT Black Edition available in the UK, this Golf R manual show car features a few subtle modifications that make it stand out from the crowd. A matte black roof wrap is matched by a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, which are fitted to VW Zubehör 19-inch black aluminium-alloy Lugano wheels. H&R Sport Springs – engineered specifically to accommodate the Golf R’s Dynamic Chassis Control – give the car a lower look ostensibly without sacrificing handling.
