Audi’s not alone in bringing a customized production ride to the 2009 Wörthersee meet. Volkswagon’s one-upping the interlocking rings by bringing two production-based concept cars: special Wörthersee ‘09 versions of the new VW GTI and Polo. The GTI’s bodywork is finished in a dark Firespark Red color, offset with black wheels and exterior accents. The red is also used for the GTI’s grille trim and to dress up the rims on its black 19-spoke alloys. Nappa leather trims the seats, with red contrast panels and white piping adding some more visual pop.

The VW Polo Wörthersee ‘09 concept (shown at right) looks like the GTI concept’s kid brother, and likely hints at the next-gen Polo GTI’s appearance. Finished in Flash Red paint with black rally stripes, the Polo concept sports black 18-inch wheels with polished spokes sit at the corners, while inside, you’ll find more Nappa leather appointments. Black surfaces are accented with white contrast panels and red accent stitching.

Both cars get sport exhaust systems and the obligatory commemorative doorsill plates, natch. Will the crush of fanboys rolling into the Wörthersee Tour approve of the two show cars? We’d place our bets on “yes.”

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Seeing Red: VW unveils GTI and Polo Wörthersee ‘09 concepts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 May 2009 11:27:00 EST.

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