Volkswagen wowed the crowds at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show when it unveiled its Nardo W12 supercar concept. The German giant wanted to show off its technical prowess while also challenging the perception that it was simply a maker of dependable, practical cars — it wanted to inject some sportiness into its image. The Nardo concept was well-received and one year later, VW revealed a roadster version of the same concept, making many believe the automaker was setting the
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