Spy Shot: Volkswagen Concept-C (2006)

Overheat · August 24th, 2005, 5:26 PM

The production car will be unveiled in a few weeks in Frankfurt, and its name formally announced (it’s not going to be called Golf), but in the meantime, final testing of Volkswagen’s Golf-based coupe-cabriolet is underway. This will be larger than earlier Golf cabriolets, with a generously-sized boot despite its folding roof – which, as we can see from these pictures, is constructed from glass panels, giving the car a unique selling point compared to the conventionally metal-roofed Astra TwinTop, 307CC and Megane CC. Expect engines including the 2.0 FSI, the 200bhp turbocharged TFSI and the 3.2V6, as well as a high-powered diesel, probably a version of the 2.0 TDI PD engine.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/V/volkswagen/coupe-cabriolet/03-large/VW-Cabrio-101.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/V/volkswagen/coupe-cabriolet/03-large/VW-Cabrio-102.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/V/volkswagen/coupe-cabriolet/03-large/VW-Cabrio-103.jpg

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http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/V/volkswagen/coupe-cabriolet/03-large/VW-Cabrio-106.jpg

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http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/spyshots/V/volkswagen/coupe-cabriolet/03-large/VW-Cabrio-108.jpg

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Lilleput · August 24th, 2005, 5:50 PM

The rear is wierd

Overheat · August 24th, 2005, 5:55 PM

the light will almost definately continue along those lines on the production version imo

patrick10 · August 24th, 2005, 5:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

the light will almost definately continue along those lines on the production version imo

thats what i was thinking bc those lines will look stupid if they remain there...

jensked · August 24th, 2005, 6:38 PM

one word: yuk

fbc · August 24th, 2005, 10:44 PM

Another folding-metal-roof convertible with a rear end out of all proportion - images/smilies/yucky.gif

dutch_designer · August 24th, 2005, 11:26 PM

Reminds me of the Megane convertible... not a good thing..

fbc · August 24th, 2005, 11:49 PM

^ That's because a lot of the coupe-convertibles share very similar roof lines and boot shapes.

watto · August 24th, 2005, 11:54 PM

That is a very very unattractive rear end... From what can be seen, the front looks ok though.

Top Gear Girl · August 26th, 2005, 12:17 AM

But whats interesting is, it's been driven by The Stig

fbc · August 26th, 2005, 12:50 AM

^ Perry McCarthy's clearly fallen on hard times images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viper007Bond · August 26th, 2005, 5:53 PM

bihus · August 29th, 2005, 3:10 PM

Volkswagen has officially announced what we've known for months now - the name of the Concept C production coupe/convertible will be called Eos.

The 4-seater Eos is built on a Golf V/Jetta V components and looks similar to a what a Jetta coupe might look like, however it has a three piece folding hard-top, a shorter trunk than the Jetta and a completely different front end design with tear-drop headlamps similar to those on the Concept C. The Eos will be available in the North American market starting next May and will have the 200hp 2.0T FSI and a 250hp 3.2 VR6 FSI as available powertrains. Expect pricing to start around $30,000.

The Volkswagen AG press release follows below....

Wolfsburg, 26 August 2005 - The name of the new Volkswagen cabriolet-coupé has been chosen: Eos – goddess of the dawn.

The name Eos refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn and evokes associations with an idealised cabriolet driving situation – in the early minutes of a summer day. Phonetically, Eos is a quick, clear name which is easy to say all over the world.

The Eos concept continues to draw on Greek mythology. If you believe the Greek myth, the goddess Eos rose with her chariot from the depths of the sea to bring the people daylight every morning. Eos is also the mother of the wind and of the evening and morning star. Dawn, wind, stars – this all fits in perfectly with driving a fascinating cabriolet.

The Eos body concept was not derived from a closed-top model, it was developed as an independent cabriolet-coupé. Fundamental technology such as the engine range (85 kW / 115 PS to 184 kW / 250 PS) and the running gear can all be traced back to the new Passat. Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Volkswagen brand, will unveil the Eos at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12 September 2005 at 11 a.m.

in VWvortex

patrick10 · August 29th, 2005, 4:15 PM

what a shitty name images/smilies/lol.gif

bartboy9891 · August 29th, 2005, 4:16 PM

no doubt it will be very cute images/smilies/dancing_mouse.gif

bihus · August 29th, 2005, 4:25 PM

http://www.autoindex.org/images/news/1166/norm_5_orig.jpg

I just think that the best profile of all the CCs that are coming out is the C70's one. (Shouldn't it be C40 or even C30?)

SL65 · August 30th, 2005, 5:09 AM

There shouldnt be soo many varients of the all-mighty GTi images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Anyway, this car is what they call market expansion...all the major car companies are doing it.

Dr. Woo · August 30th, 2005, 6:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

There shouldnt be soo many varients of the all-mighty GTi images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Sigh...you really pay no attention, do you? Look at my sig, please.

SL65 · August 30th, 2005, 7:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Woo

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

There shouldnt be soo many varients of the all-mighty GTi images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Sigh...you really pay no attention, do you? Look at my sig, please.

It was deliberate images/smilies/tongue.gif

Thanks Doc!

watto · August 30th, 2005, 8:28 AM

Eos - what a bloody stupid name!!

August 24th, 2005, 5:26 PM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 29th, 2009 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 30	Spy Shot: Volkswagen Concept-C (2006) The production car will be unveiled in a few weeks in Frankfurt, and its name formally announced (it’s not going to be called Golf), but in the meantime, final testing of Volkswagen’s Golf-based coupe-cabriolet is underway. This will be larger than earlier Golf cabriolets, with a generously-sized boot despite its folding roof – which, as we can see from these pictures, is constructed from glass panels, giving the car a unique selling point compared to the conventionally metal-roofed Astra TwinTop, 307CC and Megane CC. Expect engines including the 2.0 FSI, the 200bhp turbocharged TFSI and the 3.2V6, as well as a high-powered diesel, probably a version of the 2.0 TDI PD engine. __________________

August 24th, 2005, 5:55 PM	#3
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 29th, 2009 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 30	the light will almost definately continue along those lines on the production version imo __________________

August 24th, 2005, 6:38 PM	#5
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: March 6th, 2010 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 26 Posts: 4,057 Car: 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 51	one word: yuk __________________

August 24th, 2005, 10:44 PM	#6
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	Another folding-metal-roof convertible with a rear end out of all proportion - __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

August 24th, 2005, 11:26 PM	#7
dutch_designer Joined: Jul 31st, 2005 Last Online: November 25th, 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 226 Rep Power: 0	Reminds me of the Megane convertible... not a good thing.. __________________ have one of my south-african peace crisps!

August 24th, 2005, 5:50 PM	#2
Lilleput Banned Joined: Jun 9th, 2005 Last Online: February 11th, 2010 Location: United Kingdom of Denmark Age: 26 Posts: 3,169 Car: Ford S-Max Titanium - 268hp Rep Power: 0	The rear is wierd

August 24th, 2005, 11:49 PM	#8
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	^ That's because a lot of the coupe-convertibles share very similar roof lines and boot shapes. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

August 24th, 2005, 11:54 PM	#9
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: December 8th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 74	That is a very very unattractive rear end... From what can be seen, the front looks ok though.

August 26th, 2005, 12:17 AM	#10
Top Gear Girl Not A Dude Joined: Jul 30th, 2005 Last Online: June 13th, 2008 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 654 Rep Power: 0	Re: Spy Shot: Volkswagen Concept-C (2006) But whats interesting is, it's been driven by The Stig

August 26th, 2005, 12:50 AM	#11
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,774 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 130	^ Perry McCarthy's clearly fallen on hard times __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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August 29th, 2005, 3:10 PM	#13
bihus Joined: Dec 7th, 2003 Last Online: December 18th, 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,618 Car: BMW 330Cd LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Volkswagen has officially announced what we've known for months now - the name of the Concept C production coupe/convertible will be called Eos. The 4-seater Eos is built on a Golf V/Jetta V components and looks similar to a what a Jetta coupe might look like, however it has a three piece folding hard-top, a shorter trunk than the Jetta and a completely different front end design with tear-drop headlamps similar to those on the Concept C. The Eos will be available in the North American market starting next May and will have the 200hp 2.0T FSI and a 250hp 3.2 VR6 FSI as available powertrains. Expect pricing to start around $30,000. The Volkswagen AG press release follows below.... Wolfsburg, 26 August 2005 - The name of the new Volkswagen cabriolet-coupé has been chosen: Eos – goddess of the dawn. The name Eos refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn and evokes associations with an idealised cabriolet driving situation – in the early minutes of a summer day. Phonetically, Eos is a quick, clear name which is easy to say all over the world. The Eos concept continues to draw on Greek mythology. If you believe the Greek myth, the goddess Eos rose with her chariot from the depths of the sea to bring the people daylight every morning. Eos is also the mother of the wind and of the evening and morning star. Dawn, wind, stars – this all fits in perfectly with driving a fascinating cabriolet. The Eos body concept was not derived from a closed-top model, it was developed as an independent cabriolet-coupé. Fundamental technology such as the engine range (85 kW / 115 PS to 184 kW / 250 PS) and the running gear can all be traced back to the new Passat. Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for the Volkswagen brand, will unveil the Eos at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12 September 2005 at 11 a.m. in VWvortex

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August 29th, 2005, 4:16 PM	#15
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bihus Joined: Dec 7th, 2003 Last Online: December 18th, 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,618 Car: BMW 330Cd LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Re: Spy Shot: Volkswagen Concept-C (2006) I just think that the best profile of all the CCs that are coming out is the C70's one. (Shouldn't it be C40 or even C30?)

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: January 25th, 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 9,302 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 50	There shouldnt be soo many varients of the all-mighty GTi Anyway, this car is what they call market expansion...all the major car companies are doing it.

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