Chicago 2009: Volkswagen CC Gold Coast concept
Click above for high-res gallery of the VW CC Gold Coast concept
It made its debut over the summer at Pebble Beach. It showed up again in November at SEMA. And finally, we have a set of our own live shots of the CC Gold Coast concept because Volkswagen sent the swanky 4-door to Chi-town.
The Gold Coast is doused in a rich-looking brown finish dubbed "Pepe Pepper" by DuPont, and it adopts a squat, muscular stance riding on a set of KW coilovers. 19-inch wheels fill out the wells nicely, and a full ground effects kit brings the look even closer to the ground. Veedub's 280-horsepower 3.6 FSI V6 sits underhood, mated to a six-speed DSG. Stopping power on this looker is further enhanced with a set of the Audi R8's ceramic discs in front.
While the CC Gold Coast is technically a concept, VW's making sure it gets in front of as many eyes as possible. Hence, we wouldn't be surprised to see the "concept" moniker eventually turn into "special edition" – minus those supercar stoppers.
Photos copyright Frank Filipponio/ Weblogs, Inc.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Stumpy 10:30AM (2/13/2009)
Such a purty car.
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thipps 12:26PM (2/13/2009)
what is this thing the VW cls?????
Eddie 10:37AM (2/13/2009)
That's damn good looking. I saw a CC sport at a VW dealer for $299 per month lease. I am going to be very tempted when my lease is up in '11.
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means98 10:41AM (2/13/2009)
From the first picture I feel like this car could look really good in some kind of sport back setup or like a really long and sleek wagon
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korona 10:42AM (2/13/2009)
I'm very impressed with vw's lately, this one sure looks good too.
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Mark Andersen 10:52AM (2/13/2009)
Gorgeous, can't wait to see it on Sunday...I too have been quite impressed with VAG's recent designs, although I just bout a mk5 GTI in July, I like the mk5 better than the new mk6...
The mouth on this CC almost looks Lamborghini "esque"
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Mazda FTW! 10:54AM (2/13/2009)
Beautiful. It's rare to see a vehicle today where the design is cohesive throughout.
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JZeke 10:58AM (2/13/2009)
What do they mean by the name "Gold Coast" exactly?
Its a neighborhood of Chicago (near north, around John Hancock Center) as well as a casino in Vegas... but its also a reference to the O.C, Long Island, and Florida - as well as Australia.
Who exactly are they referencing?
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AntBee 1:49PM (2/13/2009)
Perhaps it changes its loyalties depending upon where it is displayed.
Cars, like some women, are fickle b*tches.
Other Man 11:03AM (2/13/2009)
Exquisite.
Question: Will they build an R36 and bring it here?
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mk3 11:06AM (2/13/2009)
This should and the "VW's look like Honda's" discussion.
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mk3 11:08AM (2/13/2009)
Sorry I meant end....discussion :)
Really very beautiful car.
Ligor 12:12PM (2/13/2009)
that rear end will start a "VWs look like Hyundais last gen cars"
the genesis is better, considering a loaded CC will ring up to $40+k
mk3 12:56PM (2/13/2009)
Even if I prefer more the VW range I think the genesis is a very good looking vehicle especially in the coupe version. Anyway I think the passat cc is way more good looking. And even if the genesis (which competes more with the regular passat) is cheaper I consider the CC a non expensive vehicle for what you especially with the USA prices.
VODRANOEL 11:14AM (2/13/2009)
WOW I may trade the e46 for this.
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mkevin88 11:29AM (2/13/2009)
i really like the front end treatment on this car, wow!
im still not sold on the rear, even with that spoiler...tho it does help
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Kaveh 11:42AM (2/13/2009)
looks really good, smoke those rear tailights and start selling it VW!!!!
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Brad 11:51AM (2/13/2009)
looks even sweeter in person. nice ride
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MajorGeek 11:55AM (2/13/2009)
Always been lukewarm to Volkswagon, but this is a beautiful design. I am hard pressed to find anything I don't like.
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DomKing 12:00PM (2/13/2009)
An absolute stunner! Now, it all boils down to performance. My wish is for a version with 4motion and six-speed manual transmission.
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