Volkswagen Ragster (ragtop + speedster) was developed by Volkswagen as a bold reinterpretation of the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The concept kept the Beetle’s recognizable shape but pushed it in a more aggressive, performance-focused direction. The Ragster’s most striking feature is its dramatically lowered roof, achieved by shortening the A-pillars and adding a U-shaped roof frame. While the silhouette still recalls the production New Beetle, nearly every exterior pa

Volkswagen EcoRacer imagines what would happen if a supercar spirit met extreme efficiency. Roughly the size of a compressed Lamborghini Gallardo, the EcoRacer uses a short 97-inch wheelbase and a lightweight carbon-fiber body to deliver performance, economy, and driving fun in one package. Power comes from a mid-mounted 1.5-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine using Volkswagen’s experimental controlled-combustion technology, blending gasoline and diesel traits. Output is

The Volkswagen EA48 Prototype, built in 1955, was VW’s first serious attempt at a car smaller than the Beetle. At just 3,380 mm long, it...

The 1951 Volkswagen Typ 1 Pick-up by Beutler was a rare coachbuilt utility vehicle based on the iconic VW Beetle. Created by Swiss...

The 2005 SEAT León Prototype represented a bold evolution in the Spanish automaker's design language, hinting at the future of the...

The Twisted T-Bug, unveiled in 2025, is a modern take on the classic Baja Bug, brought to life by British off-road specialists known for...

The Franke Joker 76 was a pick-up variant of the Franke Buggy 75 , a fully enclosed buggy-style vehicle based on the rear-engined VW...

The Franke Buggy 75, introduced at the 1975 Geneva Motor Show, was a unique take on the classic dune buggy concept. Unlike most open-top...

The Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 is a prototype for a new entry-level electric hatchback set to launch in 2027. Designed to make electric...

The 2025 Porsche 911 Dakar & Volkswagen ID Buzz Dakar are a one-off creation by a Dutch Porsche dealer, showcasing a unique collaboration...

The 2001 Volkswagen W12 Nardo Concept, developed in collaboration with Italdesign, represents the culmination of the W12 concept's...

The 2004 Volkswagen Concept T was a bold and radical prototype that merged the worlds of SUVs and sports cars into one dynamic package....