Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest front‑wheel drive production model on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
With a lap time of 07:44.523 minutes, the Golf GTI EDITION 50 has beaten the previous record for front-wheel drive production vehicles Exceptional anniversary model with 239 kW (325 PS) is the most powerful and dynamically precise production Golf GTI
The Golf GTI EDITION 50 has set a new benchmark for Volkswagen in the compact segment: the 239 kW (325 PS) anniversary model is the fastest front-wheel drive production vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Golf GTI EDITION 50 – Volkswagen presents the most powerful production GTI
Volkswagen is equipping the special model with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine – a modification of the drive unit from the Golf GTI Clubsport with 221 kW (300 PS). Thanks to internal engine measures, the Volkswagen engine team have succeeded in increasing the output of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 to 239 kW (325 PS) – compared with the classic Golf GTI in the basic configuration with 195 kW (265 PS), this is an additional 44 kW (60 PS). The maximum torque of the EDITION 50 has been increased to 420 Nm. In comparison, the Golf GTI Clubsport has a maximum torque of 400 Nm, while the Golf GTI produces 370 Nm. The chassis of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 has been further refined and adapted to the higher power.
New Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest Volkswagen production model on the Nordschleife track
Anniversary model of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 to be launched in 2026 to mark the 50th birthday of the iconRacing driver Benny Leuchter (D) completes a lap of the Nürburgring in 07:46:13 minutes in the new Golf GTI EDITION 50Exclusive Golf GTI EDITION 50 will be presented on 20 June in advance of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring
Not yet on the market and already a record holder: on 20 June 2025, Volkswagen will present the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The most powerful production GTI to date is the exclusive anniversary model for the 50th anniversary of the compact sports car icon. The birthday celebration will take place in 2026 – in parallel with the market entry of the new model.
An icon turns 50: spotlight on the Golf GTI at the Bremen Classic Motorshow
GTI press releases and GTI stories. Further information, texts and image material on all GTI models can be found at https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/50-years-of-gti-2026-20018
First the world premiere, then a class win: successful 24h Nürburgring for the VW Golf GTI
Anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 50 makes its debut in front of a large crowdClass win for the Golf GTI in the 24h race at the Nürburgring 280,000 spectators attend Germany’s largest motorsport event
Unique weekend of motorsport for Volkswagen at the Nürburgring: the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 in front of cheering fans was followed by a strong showing at the 24h race. The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h(((Golf GTI Clubsport 24h - race car.
Preview of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring: Volkswagen is celebrating a Golf GTI Festival this year
On the racetrack: Volkswagen will be represented by two enhanced Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, powered by alternative fuel In the spotlight: Volkswagen will present the anniversary model marking the Golf GTI’s 50th birthday to the publicLap of honour: 40 sporty Volkswagen cars in front of 200,000 fans on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
A special GTI weekend is coming up soon: at the ADAC 24-hour race at the Nürburgring on Friday 20 June, Volkswagen will present the world premiere of the most powerful production Golf GTI ever built to date. Performance, appearance, equipment? Still secret. But it can already be revealed that the vehicle is a top-class anniversary model to mark the 50th birthday of the GTI next year, which Volkswagen is celebrating with this special car.
Available to order now: The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI
The Golf GTI EDITION 50 can be ordered now, with prices starting at 54,540 euros.
GTI – these three letters have characterised Volkswagen for nearly 50 years and create excitement and even cult status worldwide. More than 2.5 million GTI models have been produced worldwide since the first Golf GTI in 1976 – and this success story now continues with the anniversary model as an additional highlight. This is because the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest and most powerful GTI production model to date. With an output of 239 kW (325 PS), the Golf GTI EDITION 50 now offers 18 kW (25 PS) more power than the Golf GTI Clubsport, which was previously the most powerful production GTI. A MacPherson front axle and a four-link rear axle form the basic layout of the chassis.
World premiere of the all-new electric ID.3 GTI: most powerful model in five decades of GTI history
These custom GTI elements can be seen in the equipment features, seat designs and technical details. Red on black is the dominant colour scheme. In the dash panel, a fine red stripe as the GTI hallmark extends across the entire width. A red 12 o'clock marking on the new multifunction sports steering wheel signals that the ID.3 GTI is one of the sportiest electric vehicles in its class. This red can also be found in the premium sport seats, whose GTI pattern provides a new interpretation of the tartan check pattern of the first Golf GTI seats in 1976.
GTI mode. As soon as the driver presses the illuminated GTI button integrated at 6 o'clock in the new multifunction sports steering wheel, the new driving profile, equipped as standard, is activated: GTI. It is on board the ID.3 GTI in addition to the Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual profiles. GTI mode is the dynamic ‘secret sauce’ of this electric Volkswagen.