The 2006 EDAG Biwak was a strange but smart rework of the Volkswagen New Beetle. Built by German engineering firm EDAG, it debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show as a compact two-door estate concept with SUV-style attitude and a deliberately worn-in look. The idea was to make the New Beetle more useful without losing its personality. EDAG stretched the rear into a wagon-like cargo area, raised the suspension, added auxiliary lights, fitted tougher wheels, and gave it corrugate

The Volkswagen Phaeton Individual Lounge Study, shown in 2005, was a one-off stretch version of the first-generation VW Phaeton luxury sedan. It was created as a design and engineering study to show how the Phaeton could be turned into a limousine-style vehicle, and it was unveiled at a Middle East motor show. Based on a lengthened Phaeton body, the Lounge Study stretched the wheelbase significantly to add more rear cabin space. It reportedly used the Phaeton’s powerful W12 e

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...

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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...