2021 Volkswagen Arteon Big Sur Concept Joins Their Enthusiast Fleet
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Big Sur Concept is a striking, green-wrapped model that is named after the scenic coastal area, Big Sur. It is the latest addition to the 2021 Enthusiast Fleet family. Inspired by the unforgettable stretch of California coastline, the team wanted to create a head-turner that would capture the Arteon’s adventurous spirit and aerodynamic sleekness.
Arteon Big Sur Concept
The VW Arteon offers drivers the best of both worlds: the sportiness of a coupe with the space and flexibility of a midsize sedan. To draw attention to the flagship sedan, Volkswagen Enthusiast and Motorsport Marketing Specialist Sean Maynard, Rory Stramer and Gil Plasencia of FMS Automotive, and Jason Whipple at Rotiform designed this concept car.
The goal was to incorporate an eye-catching forest green wrap throughout the vehicle to showcase the Arteon’s strong and stylish body lines. In addition, paired with gloss-black, 20-inch Rotiform TUF-R cast monoblock wheels and Continental Tire Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus 245/45 R20 tires, the look is both attractive and aggressive.
“We wanted the car to stop people in their tracks, and announce, ‘I’m here!’” says Plasencia.
Modifications
The California-based teams started out with a 2021 Urano Gray Arteon SEL Premium R-Line and changed the color using a custom vinyl wrap. The bold shade was inspired by an all-green Golf R that Rotiform debuted at SEMA, the world’s leading auto aftermarket exhibition, in 2019. Furthermore, the wrap was installed throughout the entire car – including its interior door jambs and side body pieces – so when the doors open, the color change is still visible.
The team executed the modifications in just under a month. Using a Voomeran Lower Valence body kit as a foundation, Plasencia and Stramer also designed custom front splitters, side pieces and a spoiler to perfectly fit the vehicle. A coilover suspension was added as well to give the vehicle a stronger, lower stance.
You can catch the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Big Sur Concept, along with the rest of the 2021 Volkswagen Enthusiast Fleet, at enthusiast events across the country.
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