1987 16V Callaway Turbo GTI Syncro

Yellow Zonker

VW Motor Sport Prototype

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GTi & DMC History

Screaming Yellow Zonker

The ZONKER is a 16v GTI prototype from VW Sport. The big difference is that it features All Wheel Drive and an ABS brake system. It was an evaluation vehicle for things to come from VW. It is a one-off, Custom Ferrari yellow, concept vehicle based on a 16v GTI. This unique concept car was the forerunner to the Rallye Golfs. This was the only AWD vehicle VW imported into the us. It was the only Factory AWD Golf Syncro in the US.

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DeLorean

The DeLorean DMC-12 is a two-seater sports car that was manufactured by the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) for the US market from 1981 to 1983. It featured gull-wing doors with a fiberglass underbody to which non-structural brushed stainless steel panels were affixed. Manufactured in Northern Ireland it is most commonly known simply as the DeLorean, as it was the only model ever produced by the company.

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16V

Callaway Turbo Motor

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One-off Prototype

AWD

Only Factory Syncro in the US

1981

DMC-12 Production Began

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Gallery

Zonker front
Zonker at Wolfsburg
Zonker engine
Zonker with plane
1983 DeLorean
John Z. DeLorean
Zonker at a 1980s event
Zonker front, VW Sport
Zonker side, VW Sport
Zonker on display
Zonker, event photo
Zonker body kit, front
Zonker right side
Zonker hood scoop
Zonker tail light
Zonker 16v Callaway turbo engine
Zonker turbo close-up
Zonker intercooler
Zonker dash
Zonker interior
Zonker Recaro seat
Zonker rear seat
Zonker underside, front
Zonker Syncro driveline

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Time with the Zonker

The short time that I spent with the Zonker 16v Turbo GTI prototype from VW Sport was enjoyable. The one thing I learned from the experience is that working on a one of a kind car is nothing is as it seems. I found that searching for parts and information took as long or longer then working on the Zonker. In away I was sorry to see it go but as with everything time moves on.

Long Time DeLorean Owner

Having the Delorean since 1998 and not using much but maybe 100 miles a year. A highlight owning the DeLorean is when it was entered in the BMW Euro Auto Festival in 2001. It won First Place in class and Crowd Pleaser awards. Still to this day when driving the DeLorean around it a tracks a lot of attention. It just shows that the design was way ahead of its time.

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Featured Articles

Behind the Wheel

Reposted from Der Wolfsburg Rennsport (2011): the story of meeting the VW Sport USA Zonker turbo 16v Syncro.

Zonker In Print

The Zonker in the VW Sport Accessories Catalog and on the back cover of Volkswagen Motorsports VICTORY magazine.

DeLorean Manuals & Documents

Bulletins, manuals and schematics for the DMC-12, collected over the years so they can be reached from anywhere.

Fast Car: Modified VW Mk2 Golf Zonker

The Zonker featured in Fast Car magazine (UK). Read the full article on fastcar.co.uk.

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Have Zonker information?

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