As Volkswagen revives its mid-engined W12 Golf, we can't help but reminisce about the plethora of concept cars that never made it to production. From the sleek and sporty to the radical and futuristic, these concepts showcased the potential for innovation and excitement in the automotive world. Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the coolest mid-engined concept cars that never saw the light of day. ### 1. Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 (2003) The Golf GTI W12 was a high-performance variant of the iconic Golf GTI, featuring a 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 500 horsepower. This concept car was a testament to Volkswagen's engineering prowess and would have been a formidable opponent on the track. ### 2. Porsche 911 GT3 (930) Turbo (1983) The Porsche 911 GT3 (930) Turbo was a concept car that never made it to production, but its impact on the automotive world was ...
As Volkswagen revives its mid-engined W12 Golf, we can’t help but reminisce about the plethora of concept cars that never made it to production. From the sleek and sporty to the radical and futuristic, these concepts showcased the potential for innovation and excitement in the automotive world. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the coolest mid-engined concept cars that never saw the light of day.
### 1. Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 (2003)
The Golf GTI W12 was a high-performance variant of the iconic Golf GTI, featuring a 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 500 horsepower. This concept car was a testament to Volkswagen’s engineering prowess and would have been a formidable opponent on the track.
### 2. Porsche 911 GT3 (930) Turbo (1983)
The Porsche 911 GT3 (930) Turbo was a concept car that never made it to production, but its impact on the automotive world was significant. This mid-engined monster featured a 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six engine producing over 300 horsepower.
### 3. Honda NSX (1991)
The Honda NSX was a mid-engined supercar that pushed the boundaries of automotive design and engineering. This concept car featured a 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 270 horsepower and was the precursor to the production NSX.
### 4. Toyota 2000GT (1967)
The Toyota 2000GT was a mid-engined sports car that epitomized the spirit of the 1960s. This concept car featured a 2.0-liter inline-six engine producing 130 horsepower and was the precursor to the production 2000GT.
### 5. Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) (1998)
The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) was a mid-engined supercar that dominated the Japanese racing scene. This concept car featured a 2.6-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine producing over 300 horsepower.
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