You Need To See This 1600bhp Golf's Two Turbocharged VR6s

The third-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI took a lot of stick for the fact that it had all the pace and dynamism of an episode of Downton Abbey. That’s not a criticism you can level at this one, though. Because it has two – yes, two – turbocharged VR6 engines.

The build isn’t new; it was first spotted running competitively in the nines last year, but further refinements and improvements have created a 1600bhp Kermit-green hatchback that will run 9.0-second quarter-miles and cross the half-mile line at over 180mph.

The front engine drives the front wheels and the rear drives the rears, meaning that with a few adjustments from the driver it can lay down sick burnouts at either end. It’s so damn fast, it even has a parachute brake. It’s one of the maddest drag builds around and you just can’t help but love the way it slingshots down the strip.