Let's see what Derek Jenkins, the chief designer at Volkswagen USA, is driving. You'd expect a top of the line luxury car. But no, he drives a modified Golf GTI.
The car was designed to not stand out in a crowd. The reason for this is because it will also attract less attention from the police. Good thinking there Derek. But once you get inside the ride you realize you are in a real racer. We especially love the "oh shit bars" (Watch the video for this one).
For the Volkswagen Golf RGTI they worked with APR. Visual modifications include: carbon fiber chin spoiler, carbon fiber grille surround, carbon fiber mirrors, a DTM Karbon GTi hood,
DTM professional paint, tinted windows and R32 tail lights.
Technical Specifications:
- Owner: Derek Jenkins
- Location: Santa Monica, CA
- Occupation: VWOA Chief Designer
- Engine: two liter 16v turbocharged with APR 91-/93-octane software and stainless steel turbo-back exhaust, APR/Carbonio carbon intake snorkel and filter element, OSIR carbon engine cover
- Drivetrain: stock DSG six-speed
- Suspension: H&R Street coilovers, lowered 2"
- Brakes: APR/Brembo 328mm two-piece slotted front rotors with four-piston calipers, braided steel lines and pads
- Wheels & Tires: 19x8" front and 19x9" rear Porsche 997 Carrera S wheels with red graphics, 15mm H&R adapters, rear wheels custom widened, 225/35-19 and 265/30-19 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
- Exterior: VW Votex skirts and rear valance, OSIR chin spoiler, grille surround, rear wing and mirrors, DTM Karbon hood, European R32 tail lights, tinted windows
Watch the Volkswagen Golf RGTI video after the jump
Volkswagen Golf RGTI video:
