Five-door version of the new Volkswagen up

Volkswagen gave us a preview of this new up! GT with the unveiling of a concept version at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show last September.





Now, Piston Heads is reporting that the up! GT Concept has been given the production green light, though just like the rest of the up! range--apart from the e-up!--U.S. buyers will likely miss out.




The car is expected to feature a tiny three-cylinder turbo engine matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. An estimated peak output of 110 horsepower will be sent strictly to the front wheels though there could be some trick differentials to help make the most of that power. The up! GT is also likely to be offered as a three-door only.