Even if you're not a hardcore fan of renderings, it's impossible to ignore the work of Khyzyl Saleem aka Kyza. His work with Japanese exotics or German coupes has influenced the world of tuning as well as having a major impact on Need for Speed video games. For some reason, his attention has recently switched to the VW Golf.
More specifically, we're talking about the Mk7 generation of the famous hatchback. It's just been retired in Europe, having been replaced by the 8th generation. However, its impact on car culture still lingers.
Kyza's widebody race car somehow perfectly embodies what we hope will eventually be built while borrowing elements from various tuning projects. Kyza mentions JP Performance in his rendering post, so he must be aware of the 1,000 horsepower GTI being put together by the German tuner.
A few months ago, we randomly discovered this machine that could be the most extreme Golf 7 swap of all time. It features an R32 engine not from the Golf 5, but from a Phaeton. That's right, a few units of the luxurious VW were equipped with this six-banger, and the longitudinal drivetrain with AWD is perfect for a 1,000 horsepower transformation.
While JP's Golf is extreme, Kyza's vision is even more OTT, featuring a widebody kit that completely engulfs the rear quarters of the hatchback. We also see half-body design inspiration in the chopped rear bumper that lets you peek at the suspension, giant wheels, and custom exhaust.
Second only to pop-up headlights, window louvers are our favorite retro feature. The old Golfs look cool with them, so we see no reason why the Mk7 can't follow. Meanwhile, a thick roof wing looks more fit for a classic Peugeot rally car.
Kyza's widebody race car somehow perfectly embodies what we hope will eventually be built while borrowing elements from various tuning projects. Kyza mentions JP Performance in his rendering post, so he must be aware of the 1,000 horsepower GTI being put together by the German tuner.
A few months ago, we randomly discovered this machine that could be the most extreme Golf 7 swap of all time. It features an R32 engine not from the Golf 5, but from a Phaeton. That's right, a few units of the luxurious VW were equipped with this six-banger, and the longitudinal drivetrain with AWD is perfect for a 1,000 horsepower transformation.
While JP's Golf is extreme, Kyza's vision is even more OTT, featuring a widebody kit that completely engulfs the rear quarters of the hatchback. We also see half-body design inspiration in the chopped rear bumper that lets you peek at the suspension, giant wheels, and custom exhaust.
Second only to pop-up headlights, window louvers are our favorite retro feature. The old Golfs look cool with them, so we see no reason why the Mk7 can't follow. Meanwhile, a thick roof wing looks more fit for a classic Peugeot rally car.