The XL concept looks great. Although it's a mid-engined car — due to the diminutive size of the motor — the XL's proportions actually look more like...
...RoboCop meets Nissan GT-R, dare I say.
Like RoboCop, the VW's front fascia is truly menacing.
And that's not a bad thing. RoboCop and the GTR are both extremely advanced high-performance pieces of technology.
However, as soon as the Lamborghini-style scissor doors lift up, you're instantly reminded that this isn't a Nissan or science fiction.
In fact, from the back, the XL Sport bears a striking resemblance to the Maserati MC12.
The interior is grey and racecar minimalist, but the wood shift handle is a nice touch — à la the Porsche Carrera GT.
The Volkswagen XL Sport Concept is the closest thing VW fans have had to a supercar since...
...2001's W12 Nardo concept.
However, the XL Sport is not your run-of-the-mill supercar.
That's because it's powered by a 197hp 1199cc engine taken from a corporate sibling...
...the $65,000 Ducati 1199 Superleggera superbike!
The lightweight V-twin powerplant pushes the VW to 62mph in just 5.7 seconds.
And a top speed of 168 mph.
Although those numbers aren't jaw dropping for a modern supercar, they are impressive for the way the XL produces its power.
There is no word yet as to whether the XL Sport will enter production.
Here's another blue supercar from the Volkswagen Group...
