- "The ultimate GTI; there's a reason this car's name includes "Supersport.""
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo is a concept race car by Volkswagen that appears in Gran Turismo 6 (as part of Update 1.18), Gran Turismo Sport, and Gran Turismo 7. The car is billed as a monster hatchback that brings the core concept of "GTI" to life from a different point of view.
Colors[]
Four colors are available for this car:
- Reflex Silver
- Oryx White
- Gran Turismo Red
- Lapiz Blue
Description[]
- "The GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo is a hint of what the future may hold for the Golf GTI. This hatchback-styled vehicle is, in fact, a powerful two-seater sports car! The classic Golf's chassis has been upgraded for racing, with a lower center of gravity and much lighter weight. It's also equipped with four-wheel drive and an engine capable of more than 493.1 BHP. Pretty impressive for a Golf, eh?"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
"Specs and appearance befitting a Supersport. Expanding the possibilities of the GTI."
Volkswagen extends its GTI fleet for “Gran Turismo 6”. Following the “GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo” designed specially for PlayStation® in 2014, the inventor of the GTI 2015 is now sending out the new “GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo” onto the virtual racetrack. The open-top roadster is now joined by a hardtop supercar.
Volkswagen has developed a new sports car for the digital world in the shape of the two-seater “GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo”. The designers and engineers picked up on the legendary GTI DNA from a visual and technical standpoint. In a further development, the styling of the iconic compact sports cars was once again reinterpreted and further endowed with a 503 BHP VR6 TSI engine. A 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox transfers the power via the 4MOTION four-wheel drive to the track. Up to 665 Nm (490.3 lb-ft) of torque delivers mighty thrust. And the handling characteristics have been tuned specifically for the “Gran Turismo” racetracks.
Despite the progressive interpretation of the GTI concept, the classic Golf design is instantly recognizable. From a conceptual viewpoint, the entire concept of the virtual GTI as outlined is geared to the physical laws of the racetrack: by intensively optimizing the proportions and body surfaces, the designers managed to achieve superlative performance – with a low center of gravity, aerodynamically honed front area and very high downforce. The targeted usage of carbon-fiber features on the body surfaces and in numerous other details reduces weight.
The body of the “Supersport” has been aerodynamically optimized through numerous features. The front-end, for instance, has been fine-tuned, with the designers placing the vertical light modules further outboard; they are connected via a spoiler element to underscore the width of the GTI and enhance its visual presence. The air flow through the body has also been enhanced with a large air inlet boosting aerodynamic performance at the front. The airstream flows past the front wheels and is practically sucked out of the wheel arches in order to cool down the brake discs. The hallmark GTI honeycomb structure adorns all the air inlet and outlet openings.
Aerodynamics and cooling are just as important in the strengthened rear section: downstream of the striking roof spoiler, a rear wing creates the necessary downforce at the rear axle. From a design point of view, the carbon-fiber structure which holds the rear wing, protrudes from the C-pillar. An aerodynamic feature on the roof ensures that the airflow to the rear wing is perfect. Furthermore, air flows through the rear wheel arches in order to optimally dissipate the thermal energy produced during braking. At the rear, the powerfully sculpted, low-set shoulder catches the eye, which extends well into the rear – as typical for this type of GTI supercar it continues behind the C-pillar and merges with the wheel vent at the lower area. The external diffuser is equally striking. The flat rear lights have been visually adapted to the extraordinary flat and dynamic proportions of the rear end.
Like the “Roadster”, the “Supersport” is also fitted with 20-inch GTI alloy wheels. The multipiece GTI wheels were refined further; a star consisting of five spokes, which are finished in ultralight carbon fiber, sits proudly in the center. Between the wheels, the two classic GTI stripes can be found above the side sill – also a homage to the Golf GTI I. The same applies to the hallmark black film around the edges of the rear window, which is finished in a carbon-fiber look for the “Supersport”. A helmet compartment and a racing tank have also been built into the car. The “GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo” can be configured in the four colors of “Reflex Silver”, “Gran Turismo Red”, “Lapiz Blue” or “Oryx White”.
On the racetracks in the world of GT6, the unmistakably charismatic looks of the new “GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo” in the digital rear-view mirror are likely to make the other contenders more than a little nervous.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 (  v1.18+) |
Vision Gran Turismo Dealership | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport | Volkswagen Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Volkswagen Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
Team[]
- Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design Volkswagen AG
- Oliver Stefani, Director Exterior Design Volkswagen AG
- Tomasz Bachorski, Director Interior Design Volkswagen AG
- Tobias Suhlmann, Team Manager Exterior Design Volkswagen AG
- Boris Grell, Team Manager Interior Design Volkswagen AG
- Malte Hammerbeck, Designer Exterior Design Volkswagen AG
- Guilermo Mignot, Designer Interior Design Volkswagen AG
- Jan Haacke, Designer Interior Design Volkswagen AG
- Alfred Oechsner, Director Data Volkswagen AG
- Victoria Pil, Data Exterior Volkswagen AG
- Patrick von Mandelsloh, Data Exterior Volkswagen AG
- Michael Muller, Data Interior Volkswagen AG
- Judith Wilhelm, Director Online Marketing Volkswagen AG
- Philipp Matthes, Online Marketing Volkswagen AG
Trivia[]
- An early screenshot of Gran Turismo Sport depicted a rally version of this car, fitted with an off-road suspension, light bar and mud flaps. This particular car, which appeared under the name Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo Gr.B Rally Car was removed during the early stages of development for unknown reasons.
- In the game's internal files, there is an entry for a Volkswagen Golf VII GTI Gr.B Rally Car (with the internal name of golf_7_gtbm_xx); it is possible it could refer to said scrapped rally car.[1]
- Unlike the GTI Roadster, which was a completely original design, the GTI Supersport is based on the existing Volkswagen Design Vision GTI concept from 2013. Due to their similar designs and name, many people have confused the GTI Supersport VGT and the Design Vision GTI with each other.
- Both cars ultimately served as a design preview to the seventh-generation Golf.
- Both concept cars (even the GTI Roadster) feature the same engine technology, a turbocharged 3.0-litre VR6 engine, but the GTI Supersport makes 48 more horsepower.
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