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  • Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Concept: it’s here at last!

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCRAs you might remember, we have told you about the GTI concept that is about to be unveiled at the special GTI Meeting at Wörthersee. And now it has finally happened: Volkswagen team proudly presents the Golf GTI TCR Concept: a sporty and agile machine, capable of tackling down numerous road challenges. Let’s find out more, shall we?

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

    The latest addition in the Golf family features a neat mix of stylish, technological and engineering goodies that altogether do make the difference. The Concept is geared with a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit that produces a total of 290 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque. This massive output is transmitted to the front wheels (as if Volkswagen would dare to change this fact) and is controlled via 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox and a special limited-slip differential. And as we have told you, the maximum speed is 155mph that can go up to 164 by removing the electronic limiter. In other words, this guy is fast. Beware.

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    In terms of styling, the TCR Concept features tons of individual features. For example, it is geared with distinctive 18-inch “Belvedere” forged aluminum alloys, but can be optionally switched with newly designed 19inch alloys. Behind the wheels we can clearly see perforated brake discs and special calipers and pads that do contribute to the road behavior and overall vehicle control.

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

    Other exterior details include newly designed front bumper, two additional radiators and front splitter. The side skirt extensions look super cool and enhance the aggressive spirit and stance and continue through the rear of the car, where are joining the distinctive diffuser and integrated exhaust tailpipes. Neat!

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
    2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

    Source: Volkswagen 

  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCI: Brand’s Most Powerful GTI So Far

    2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCIVolkswagen Golf vehicles have been a symbol of quality and versatility for 40 years. And since the first unit that came out in 1976, Golf units have been demonstrating sporty characteristics, powerful engines and incredible performance rates. And with the unveiling of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR the story continues.

    Exterior design

    As you might know, GTI stands for Gran Turismo Injection and is much more than a fancy name. This is a trademark and identifies generations of vehicles. Even the looks of the new Golf speaks of untold race capabilities: the distinctive 18-inch race rims, along with the 40 centimeters wider chasssis and the striking rear wing do contribute to that aggressive and sporty stance. Also, the aerodynamic front splitter and the further improved racing cage are part of the standard features.

    Drivetrain system

    2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCI

    The agile sweetie is geared with a powerful four-cylinder power unit, mated to a sequential gearbox with shift paddles. All this blended with an especially created racing chassis. In fact, Volkswagen Motorsport created the car in cooperation with the sport department at SEAT and together they bring us the 2.0-liter turbo engine with direct fuel injection that generates a total of 330hp (243kW) and 410Nm of torque. Sweet.

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    Impressive start

    2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCI

    The racecar has already proved itself worthy: in 2015, cooperation parther Liqui Moly Team Engstler fielded two vehicles in the TCR International Series. And as expected, the production-based concept car marked great stats: at the first race weekend the Golf won the secon race at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

    But the celebration does not end here. To mark the notable anniversary, Volkswagen also launches the most powerful production GTI so far: the Golf GTI Clubsport. The sweetheart comes with a 2.0-liter TFSI engine generating 265hp (194kW), which is with 35hp more than the previous most powerful Golf GTI model. Furthermore, there is also a special boost function that, when engaged, increases the overall power to a total of 290hp. Sweet.

    2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCI
    2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCI
    2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCI

    Source: Volkwagen