VW: Project R GT update

We found some unseen picture of VW's project R GT, shown at SEMA last year.
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SEMA, 2005: The baritone roar of 1000 horsepower reverberated throughout the hall, and the sweet stink of combusted race gas permeated the atmosphere. Surprisingly, this automotive sturm und drang came from a pair of Volkswagens, unlikely platforms, it would seem, for such unbridled exhibitions of ultra-high performance.

But it was VW’s first official appearance at the world’s most important showcase of aftermarket parts and accessories, and the company was determined to make a memorable impression. To showcase the potential contained within its production car technology, Volkswagen of America designed a truly astounding trio of ultra-high-performance project vehicles, dubbed Project R GT, and they turned the heads and opened the eyes of industry insiders with their skillful blends of style and performance. Combining the artistry of VW’s California design studio under the direction of Derek Jenkins, a mix of VW’s best passenger vehicle technology and the aftermarket wizardry of HPA Motorsports, the three project vehicles—Jetta R GT, Passat R GT and Touareg R GT—are beautiful and bold statements…