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Volkswagen unveils a 503-hp Design Vision GTI, for the fans

For three decades, European fans of Volkswagen and Audi have gathered near the Wörthersee, an Austrian lake, every spring to celebrate their cars, and for many years VW engineers have created custom cars just for the fans. But this year's effort looks more serious than most: a 503-hp, race-themed upgrade of the VW GTI that's capable of hitting 60 mph in less than four seconds and looks like the Audi R8's little brother.