VW roadster concept coming to LA, styling influenced by Scirocco

omarrana submitted on 08/18/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:51 AM
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VW roadster concept coming to LA, styling influenced by Scirocco

As we’ve told you previously - Volkswagen is working on an affordable, mid-engine coupe and roadster that could hit showrooms by 2011 if the concept version, that will debut in LA, is received positively. Volkswagen is hoping that the car will help it strengthen its image and help it sell more than 5 million cars by 2018.

According to sources the car will be an updated version of the Concept R that was shown at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show. Volkswagen is said to have teamed up with Audi to built a aluminum-spaceframe construction and is expected to use components from other VW models to keep cost low.

“We are working on a mid-engined concept for the Los Angeles motor show,” a source at VW’s Wolfsburg headquarters told Automotive News. “It is the fifth time in as many years that we have created such a car, but this time, more than any other, the signs are looking good that we will get production approval.”

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iepurilah - 8/18/2008 12:02:04 PM

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I don't think the styling is that much influenced by the Scirocco.

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_43LE - 8/18/2008 12:10:10 PM

+4 Boost

This is VERY nice!

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1dott8 - 8/18/2008 1:46:29 PMView My AgentSpace

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i can see what you mean, from the rear especially.

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_43LE - 8/18/2008 2:26:31 PM

+2 Boost

I guess, but it still looks great.

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Star - 8/18/2008 12:23:44 PM

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WOW! Fantastic looking car!

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CRS2112 - 8/18/2008 12:35:42 PM

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This car looks great! Certainly hope they bring this to the market. I wonder what the rear is going to look like - TT or Porsche influence?

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theoptimisticpessimist - 8/18/2008 1:01:55 PM

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Pretty car, I'm always in favor of adding fun cars to the market place. Good job VW.

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IS3andME - 8/18/2008 3:38:39 PM

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It's gonna have to have more than 170 HP, if it wants to play and be taken seriously, on looks alone, it looks more polished than the aforementioned 350z convert. So it's gonna have to have the muscle to take that car on.

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allmanfll - 8/18/2008 4:16:05 PM

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Damn, that is one hot car..

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Htay7500 - 8/18/2008 5:27:44 PM

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Thank goodness its not the usual girl VW convertible. This looks sweet.

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nyrogrl - 8/21/2008 6:14:29 PM

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Just bring me the Golf Cabrio for 2009. My lease runs out on the Miata and I want one. The MarkVI cabrio thank you. I love the EOS, but too damn expensive.

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nyrogrl - 8/21/2008 6:15:27 PM

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Hey HTay if you were a real man you wouldnt give a shit if chics liked the car. But....

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