Derek Jenkins, Volkswagen’s chief designer, has a long list of catchy nicknames for the Passat R GT Concept car, such as “Autobahn Blaster” and “M5 Killer.” It takes some brass to so blatantly denounce the acclaimed BMW, but Jenkins obviously believes his 575-horsepower ride has what it takes to dethrone the 500-horsepower M5. Unfortunately, the Passat R GT will likely steer clear of the production line, at least with nearly 600 ponies under the hood.

So, Passats with insane horsepower ratings may not be on the agenda. However, Jenkins suggests the powers that be in Wolfsburg need to hear from enthusiasts interested in Volkswagens with serious performance.