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VW Golf GTE HyRacer Is A Stunning One-Off
Aug. 21, 2020 7:41 AM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Tuning / 1 Comment This is hotter than any Golf R. Worthersee. Mention that name to any Volkswagen fanatic and you'll see their eyes instantly light up with the glint of a thousand diamonds. On the surface, you could be forgiven for thinking that it's just another tuner show, but it's backed officially by Volkswagen, and the brand brings exciting one-off projects to the Austrian lakeside every year. This year, thanks to the pandemic, the show was cancelled, but a project based on the Mk. 7 Golf GTE went ahead. As usual, it was built by VW trainees, and as usual, the finished product looks absolutely incredible. Volkswagen Volkswagen The car is called the Golf GTE HyRacer, and as the name suggests, it's built on the underpinnings of a hybrid Golf. A unique widebody kit was created with muscular fenders that feed into an aggressive front splitter beneath a new bumper. New side skirts and a large rear diffuser are also a part of the package, along with an aggressive roof spoiler that integrates a brake light borrowed from the Arteon. Unfortunately, only three pictures have been provided and none show the rear of the car in any detail, but we do get a sneak peek at the customized interior, and what an interior it has turned out to be. Volkswagen Volkswagen Tartan checkering adorns the seats and door panels while the dash and steering wheel have been retrimmed in Alcantara with blue contrast stitching. Despite being lowered almost 1.6-inches, the HyRacer offers some practicality with two electric scooters in the trunk. Other details include 19-inch lightweight wheels and a boost to 250 horsepower. As cool as the Mk. 8 GTI Racer is, we think this could be even better. Sure, it's based off the last generation of the Golf, but with talent like this always being fostered at VW, we have no doubt that next year's project will bring even more flair to the new Golf. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Join The Discussion
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Volkswagen Golf Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top