The new Golf GTI Clubsport – World premiere of the 300 PS flagship GTI model
production line in Wolfsburg with 18-inch alloy wheels fitted as standard. A special diffuser, a body lowered by 10 millimetres, and wider side sills also enhance the overall sporty impression. Another new feature: oval tailpipes replace the round version in the sports exhaust system, with one tailpipe positioned on the left and right of the body.
Countless GTI-specific features also customise the vehicle interior, including premium sport seats in ArtVelours, which even provide support when cornering at high speed, plus a sports steering wheel with perforated leather grip zones and paddles for the standard 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). Aluminium-look pedals and other superior details round off the exclusive interior design. A brief look back. Volkswagen is continuing the tradition of high-performance GTI models with the new Golf GTI Clubsport: the first Golf GTI Clubsport5 was launched in 2016 on the 40th anniversary of the iconic sports car. The original member of the Clubsport series developed 195 kW (265 PS) and temporarily delivered 213 kW (290 PS) using a boost function. This car was followed in the same year by the Golf GTI Clubsport S in a limited edition of 400 units with a continuously available output of 228 kW (310 PS). Driving the Golf GTI Clubsport S, pro race driver Benjamin Leuchter set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive vehicles on the Nordschleife at Nürburgring in May 2016. The time: 07:49:21 minutes.
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driving performance: red tartan for the center strip of the black sports seats, black headliner and a sports steering wheel as well as a golf ball gearshift lever knob. From the planned 5,000 units, 461,690 Golf GTIs are produced in the first series – which is crowned by the special edition of the 82kW/ 112 PS “Pirelli-GTI”.
Der Golf GTI im MotorsportThe Golf GTI also celebrated its first successes in motor sports, especially on the rallying circuit, shortly after its launch. Thus, the Golf GTI competed as a new championship car for six years from 1977. At the “Rabbit Cup” in the USA, Volkswagen quickly advanced to a record winner and multiple champion with the Golf GTI and its racing driver Paul Hacker. There were also records at the “VW Golf GTI Cup” in Germany. In the 1978 season, Walter Struckmann from Hanover won all ten races in a row with his Golf GTI. And Berthold Bermel from Krefeld took part in all Golf GTI Cup races from the premiere on Sylt in 1977 to the final in 1982 at the Nürburgring. The Golf GTI also won a world championship and two German titles in rallying. The Golf GTI also shone at the famous 24-hour race at the Nürburgring with almost 50 class and numerous group victories in the race held since 1970.
Golf II GTI (1984 - 1991) – A stroke of genius with up to 160 PS
The successful follow-up model offers great variety under the hood: The Golf II GTI is available with five different engine variants that deliver between 79 kW/107 PS and 118 kW/160 PS. Conceptually and with its design DNA, it resumes the course of the first generation. The GTI insignia – especially the red stripe on the radiator grille and the check pattern on the sports seats – become cult. In 1986, the new 16V engine made its debut, producing 102 kW/139 PS and driving the GTI up to 208 kilometers per hour. As before, the significantly more spacious interior is dominated by sports seats, a black headliner and the four-spoke steering wheel with the four round horn buttons familiar
The new Golf R – Countdown to world premiere has started
World premiere: Volkswagen will introduce the new Golf R on 4 NovemberThe new Golf R it is the most powerful Golf model in the history of this best-seller, of which more than 35 million units have been sold The original version of the sports car made its debut in 2002 as the Golf R32 with 241 PS and all-wheel drive. In 2003, it was the first Volkswagen to be equipped with a dual clutch gearbox
It’s the flagship model of the most successful Volkswagen of all times. Now the countdown to the world premiere of the new Golf R has started – the wait will finally be over on 4 November! Just one day later, presales of the new sports car will launch in Germany and Europe. Volkswagen is extending its range of sporty Golf models at high speed. The debuts of the GTI, GTI Clubsport, GTE and GTD are now followed by the dynamic flagship model of the eighth Golf generation: the new Golf R. Like all Golf models, the Golf R is also produced at the Wolfsburg plant, the home of the Golf.
More powerful, more dynamic, more efficient, more closely integrated, more digital. These are the characteristics
Golf GTI history
extensions, a black frame around the rear window, red edge around the radiator grille, tartan sports seats, the golf ball gear knob and a sports steering wheel with a special design feature. The 5,000 units of the Golf GTI Mk1 eventually ended up as 461,690 units – and the ultimate crowning glory of the product line was the Pirelli-GTI, a special edition generating 112 PS. This marked the first chapter in what remains the world’s most successful compact sports car.
1984 – Golf GTI Mk2 Stroke of genius with up to 160 PS. A real strategic stroke of genius followed with the Golf GTI Mk2 in early 1984. Still delivering 112 PS, it perpetuated the concept and design DNA of the first generation. The GTI’s insignia – in particular the red strip in the radiator grille and the tartan sports seats – became classic design features and the newcomer ultimately became an icon. In 1984 the vehicle’s output briefly dropped to 107 PS as a result of the introduction of the catalytic converter. Two years later, Volkswagen offset the loss of power with a new 16V engine generating 129 PS including catalytic converter, which came close to matching the agility of the original GTI (139 PS without a catalytic converter). In 1990 the G-Lader supercharger in the Golf GTI G60 boosted its output to 160 PS.
1991 – Golf GTI Mk3 Up to 150 PS. Volkswagen transferred the GTI insignias to the third generation in 1991. The second GTI generation’s dual headlights had now been concealed behind a shared lens and the vehicle’s output started from 115 PS. One year later, the engine output was increased to 150 PS thanks to a new four-valve engine. In 1996 a turbocharged diesel version (TDI) generating 110 PS enhanced the GTI concept. Years later, petrol and diesel engines would be divided once and for all into GTI and GTD. 1996 also saw the launch of the “20 years of GTI” anniversary model.
1998 – Golf GTI Mk4 Icon generating 180 PS. The fourth generation of the GTI, introduced in 1998, was modest in terms of
The new Golf GTI
Golf GTI and GTI Clubsport The Golf GTI has been an icon among sports cars for almost 45 years. Now, this compact model is available with enhanced driving dynamics and an even larger number of connectivity solutions and digital features. Like its predecessors, the new Golf GTI is equipped with Volkswagen’s time-tested front-wheel drive system. Its 2.0 TSI engine delivers 180 kW / 245 PS and 370 Nm of torque. The new Vehicle Dynamics Manager provides even greater agility and sportiness, as the system closely integrates control of the electronic differential locks (XDS) and the lateral dynamics components of the optional adaptive chassis control DCC. For an even more powerful and dynamic driving experience, the new generation also includes the Golf GTI Clubsport with a power output of 221 kW / 300 PS. With its outstanding driving dynamics, this new model marks the next chapter in Volkswagen’s tradition of high-performance GTIs.
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Volkswagen Classic houses many treasures – including electric cars from 40 years ago and the GDR Golf, which was delivered to eastern Germany since 1978. In an interview, expert Sascha Neumann explains how history strengthens trust in the brand.
Could you please explain, Mr. Neumann, what the Volkswagen Classic is? Volkswagen Classic is the automotive tradition running through the Volkswagen brand. We build bridges between the past and the future. That’s why we participate in classic car events, show our historic cars at motor shows and reach out to the public through our website or social media channels. We see ourselves as a reliable contact for the media as well as for fans and owners of classic Volkswagen cars.
How strong is their loyalty to the Volkswagen brand? There is an astonishing brand loyalty: Those who drive a Volkswagen classic car or a young time classic often drive a current model also. Each of them is a customer as well as brand ambassador. Particularly in the transition phase we are currently going through, it is important to give our customers potential for identification and orientation. Building trust is achieved by telling stories from history. Because many people have also experienced this history personally. The Volkswagen story touches them because it is part of their life story.
At the heart of the Classic are the classic cars – which ones do you have in your collection? At the moment there are about 300 vehicles. Of these, a good 150 are housed at the Osnabrück location. The spectrum ranges from the Karmann Jagdwagen from 1909 to the Golf GTI Clubsport S, the Nordschleife record vehicle from 2016, including prototypes and many rarities: the Karmann Ghia prototype from 1953, a restored VW 1500 convertible, Hebmüller convertible from 1950, but also the Pikes Peak Bi-Motor Golf, with which rally driver Klaus-Joachim “Jochi” Kleint broke down 200 meters before the finish line in 1987 due to a small defect. Also rare is the GDR Golf, one of
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antici-patory work, we are all pulling together far earlier and have a shared knowledge base. That takes the pressure off everyone involved and also has a positive impact financially. As a result, the requirements of Production are introduced at an early stage and last-minute changes can be avoid-ed. The start-up process of the vehicles also comes into clearer focus through the vehicle-inde-pendent Functions Pilot Hall.
than 6,000 toys and around 10 tons of food being donated. It was International Children’s Day that inspired the team from São José dos Pinhais in Curitiba to do something to help disadvan-taged children from the region, while the Production team from the Taubaté plant collected food
for around 1,400 local families who are suffering as a result of the pandemic. Both campaigns were held under strict adher-ence to hygiene rules.
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World Premiere: The New Golf GTI Clubsport
V olkswagen presents the new Golf GTI Clubsport – a modern, compact sports car that impresses with not only its exceptional en-gine performance but also a new level of driving dynamics. The front-wheel drive vehicle features a 221 kW (300 bhp) turbo engine with 400 Nm of torque and a new driving dynamics manager that networks the control of the elec-tronic differential locks (XDS) and
Volkswagen of America recently celebrated the premiere of the Taos. The vehicle is part of the SUV offensive launched back in 2017. In terms of how it looks, the new compact SUV is largely characterized by its front end complete with LED light signature and the striking side profile with its strong character line.
The Taos will be available in eight colors, with four-wheel designs and the latest connectivity and
Golf GTI history
extensions, a black frame around the rear window, red edge around the radiator grille, tartan sports seats, the golf ball gear knob and a sports steering wheel with a special design feature. The 5,000 units of the Golf GTI Mk1 eventually ended up as 461,690 units – and the ultimate crowning glory of the product line was the Pirelli-GTI, a special edition generating 112 PS. This marked the first chapter in what remains the world’s most successful compact sports car.
1984 – Golf GTI Mk2 Stroke of genius with up to 160 PS. A real strategic stroke of genius followed with the Golf GTI Mk2 in early 1984. Still delivering 112 PS, it perpetuated the concept and design DNA of the first generation. The GTI’s insignia – in particular the red strip in the radiator grille and the tartan sports seats – became classic design features and the newcomer ultimately became an icon. In 1984 the vehicle’s output briefly dropped to 107 PS as a result of the introduction of the catalytic converter. Two years later, Volkswagen offset the loss of power with a new 16V engine generating 129 PS including catalytic converter, which came close to matching the agility of the original GTI (139 PS without a catalytic converter). In 1990 the G-Lader supercharger in the Golf GTI G60 boosted its output to 160 PS.
1991 – Golf GTI Mk3 Up to 150 PS. Volkswagen transferred the GTI insignias to the third generation in 1991. The second GTI generation’s dual headlights had now been concealed behind a shared lens and the vehicle’s output started from 115 PS. One year later, the engine output was increased to 150 PS thanks to a new four-valve engine. In 1996 a turbocharged diesel version (TDI) generating 110 PS enhanced the GTI concept. Years later, petrol and diesel engines would be divided once and for all into GTI and GTD. 1996 also saw the launch of the “20 years of GTI” anniversary model.
1998 – Golf GTI Mk4 Icon generating 180 PS. The fourth generation of the GTI, introduced in 1998, was modest in terms of