What really separates the Volkswagen Touareg R GT Concept SUV from the stock version is the monstrous powerplant found under the hood. That dark cavity is home to a 3.2-liter V6 with twin Garrett turbochargers, twin intercoolers, upgraded intake and exhaust manifolds, and ceramic-coated down pipes. Total output reaches 500 horsepower. Power is managed by a six-speed automatic transmission that distributes grip to each wheel via VW’s 4XMotion all-wheel-drive system.

Controlling the Touareg R GT’s ride is a KW Variant 3 coil-over suspension and Brembo brakes; front rotors are 380mm in diameter and the rear rotors are 330mm. The whole package meets the road with 22-inch Avus alloy wheels with 295/30 Michelin Diamaris tires.