I can see what you are talking about WoW with the functional hood vents. But to me it looks like that strut bar attaches to the front of the shock tower. That would be the bolts that we are seeing at the front of the shock tower. However, that would mean that the top of the shock tower is underneath that piece of boxed in bodywork. That would be terrible for anyone hoping to put adjustable dampers on this car, as you would have to take off the fenders everytime.
But from what I'm seeing there's no reason you couldn't lop those big blocks off, and drop the hood and front fenders 2 inches with some kind of aftermarket kit. Maybe one that makes it look like the concept Mk I.
Of course I could be completely wrong and looking at this picture all cross eyed.
looked again. You can see the three bolts sticking out the top of the strut tower. But sill, it doesn't look like that big boxy hunk of metal on top of the fender is a stressed member. I'd say lose it and make this thing low.