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Herndon, VA — The GTI Roadster, Vision Gran Turismo is a supercar that has been designed for a singular mission: the hugely popular Sony® PlayStation® videogame. This extreme and ultimate interpretation of the Golf GTI will make its debut at the Woerthersee Festival in Austria that begins on May 28th. Like the Design Vision GTI that debuted at the same event in 2013, the GTI Roadster, Vision Gran Turismo uses the Golf GTI Design DNA to create a strong sporting statement, with distinctive horizontal graphics. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo VR6® TSI® engine that produces 503 horsepower and a massive 491 pound-feet of torque, the GTI Roadster, Design Gran Turismo concept is ferociously fast, its speed exacerbated by the low-cut windshield. The seven-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission is programmed to give incredibly fast shifts on the racetrack. Roadholding on the track is optimized thanks to an integrated rear diffuser, a gigantic rear wing, and a race-car-style front spl...

[photos: Si Gray] With the first weekend having arrived, our UK contributor Si Gray reports that the number of people on location in Worthersee has exploded. According to Si, he’s “never seen it so busy”… and we’re still over a week away from the main days. Activity at the petrol station was still strong at 1AM when he returned to his lodging. Look through these photos and you’ll notice the constant addition of new cars. One of the more interesting new additions to the coverage is this matte red C6 A6 Avant with C7 RS 6 design front fascia. While we’re not a fan of Mercedes-Benz wheels, the bumpers make us wonder if there’s a new C6 body kit available or perhaps the owner is just exceptionally skilled in creating his own custom look. Si Gray will remain on location in Worthersee this week. Look for continued photographic coverage ongoing. The latest images from today’s report can be found below. Follow the link at the very bottom or to the right of this story for our entire event ...