Subsequent yr marks the Fiftieth anniversary of the unique Volkswagen Golf GTI happening sale in Germany in 1976 following its world premiere in 1975. To rejoice the event, the German automaker is presenting the brand new Golf GTI Version 50, essentially the most highly effective manufacturing Golf GTI thus far.
Beneath the bonnet, the Version 50 will get a modified model of the engine used within the Golf GTI Clubsport. As an alternative of 300 PS (296 hp or 221 kW), the commemorative mannequin packs 325 PS (321 hp or 239 kW), which can also be much more than a daily Golf GTI that has 265 PS (261 hp or 195 kW). In the meantime, peak torque is up by 20 Nm in comparison with the Clubsport to hit 420 Nm (common Golf GTI gives 370 Nm).
Different powertrain adjustments value mentioning embody a trip peak that’s 15 mm decrease than the fundamental Golf GTI and an non-obligatory GTI Efficiency package deal. The latter additional lowers the automotive by 5 mm whereas introducing increased spring charges, which additionally sees the pure frequency on the entrance and rear axles elevated by round 20%.
Based on Volkswagen, this leads to higher help traits, a way more direct response and a decrease tendency to roll and pitch. The non-obligatory package deal additionally contains tailored suspension mounts, 19-inch ‘Warmenau’ solid wheels and 235/35 Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres.
Every wheel weighs eight kg, which is three kg lower than the usual 19-inch wheel, whereas every tyre is 1.1 kg lighter. Volkswagen additionally notes it labored carefully with Bridgestone to make sure the Potenza Race rubbers present extra grip with much less rolling resistance. To trim much more weight, there’s an non-obligatory Akrapovic titanium exhaust system to save lots of an extra 11 kg.
Together with a number of suspension revisions, the Version 50 lapped the Nurburgring in a blistering 7:46:13 minutes, a brand new report for any manufacturing Volkswagen, with racing driver Benny Leuchter behind the wheel of a near-production check automobile of the Version 50. The corporate’s earlier finest time across the observe 7:47:31 minutes, additionally set by Leuchtner in a Golf R in 2022.
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As for the aesthetics, the Version 50 has the ‘GTI 50’ brand on its roof spoiler in addition to the insides of the facet mirrors. There’s additionally particular trim on the door sills, a black-painted roof, black facet mirror housings, black tailpipe trims and facet stripes with a color gradient from black to Twister Purple. The Version 50 can had in both Pure White, Moonstone Gray, Grenadilla Black and two unique choices: Darkish Moss Inexperienced and Twister Purple.
Inside, you’ll discover sport seats with examine sample, a line in Racing Inexperienced and artificial velour components. The Version 50 additionally comes with pink seatbelts, a newly designed sports activities steering wheel with ‘GTI 50’ on the backside spoke and built-in shift paddles for the seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission driving the entrance wheels.
Pricing for the Version 50 can be introduced afterward, and deliveries will begin from the primary quarter of 2026 to coincide with the Fiftieth anniversary of the Golf GTI’s first market launch a long time in the past.
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