Jet black paint coats the massaged, early model Type 3 Notchback. 
Volkswagen Concept: Speed3 is given the speedster treatment. Which means a lightweight, stripped-down, bare-bones track rat. The body panels are painstakingly straightened before the deep ebony paint is sprayed on.
The Topchop is the single strongest visual statement. The roof, door tops and quarter windows are unceremoniously removed. Up to 3 inches are removed from the windshield posts and angled inward 7 degrees. The top part of the windshield now sports a custom aluminum header. Custom safety windshield, side plexiglass, and rubbers are fitted.
The interior is bathed in rich red leather, complemented with aluminum accents. VDO gauges complete the track inspired interior. The only concession to comfort is the iPod powered sound system.
A Gene Berg, close-ratio 5-speed gearbox tames the grunt of the blueprinted 3.4 liter, fuel-injected, Type4 engine.
Enormous 18 inch Michelin radials huge Porsche GT3 alloy rims Custom trailing Arms with Koni adjustable shocks accept massive Porsche brake upgrades. Front trailing arms and dropped spindles on a custom designed, narrowed T3 beam with same Porsche brake upgrades firm up the front.
