The Golf GTI Clubsport S is, as we all know, the most powerful model of the Golf GTI lineup and is especially created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic hot hatchback. And with German racing driver Benny Leuchter (28) behind the wheel, the vehicle just broke the record for front-wheel-drive speed test at Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7 minutes and 49.21 seconds.
This exclusively made vehicle is based on the Golf GTI Clubsport model and proudly demonstrates some neat design features, along with excellent performance rates. The numbers are indeed impressive: the power output is measured at 310hp (228kW) with 280 pound-feet of torque between 1,700 and 5,300 rpm. This means that the 0 to 100km/h (62mph) run is finished in 5.8 seconds and the top speed is 291km/h (162mph). Other notable feature is the weight reduction that contributes to the overall enhanced agility and swiftness.
In fact, we can talk much about the weight savings. The two-seater was made lighter by removing the rear seats, including the central armrest. The smaller battery and the variable-height trunk floor have also contributed to some weight savings. There are numerous aluminum components on the front suspension and the brake system that also make it possible for such high performance rates.
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The Golf GTI Clubsport S is also fitter with tons of utility gadgets and systems. There is the individually configurable Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), along with individual profile selection with a total of three modes, along with a special one that is purely customizable and tweakable. How cool is that?
The sad thing is that there will be only 400 vehicles worldwide, 100 of which will be delivered to customers in Germany. The Clubsport S can be further ordered in “Tornado Red”, “Pure White” and “Deep Black Pearl Effect” body finishes.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport is going to star in our news a lot today! The reason is that the special edition model is marking 40 years since it has first appeared on the market in 1976. Back then, the car was powered by a 1.6 litre fuel-injected engine producing 110 hp (81 kW). It might not look a lot now, but it was back then! The latest GTI Clubsport, which is also depicted in the article, is driven by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine sending a lusty 265 horsepower (195 kW) to the front wheels, with up to 290 hp (213 kW) on tap in short-term overboost.
BBM Motorsport is lately gathering strength and releasing in a row so nice projects that we just can’t keep our hands off the keyboard and not writing a word about them. Just like the last project, the heavily uprated Chevy Corvette C7 Z06, the tuners optimized a Volkswagen Golf (note!) from the first generation to the unimaginable 815 horsepower. But this is not all! They have captured a dyno session with it on a video, which you are lucky to watch below.
Golf GTI, Volkswagen’s iconic and popular “hot hatch” confidently and proudly steps into its 40th anniversary and in order to celebrate the wonderful event, VW reveals a special 40th anniversary edition. Already available for order, the Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 40 is here to show why this particular lineup has been kicking some serious ass for almost half a decade.
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Volkswagen 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.
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Recently, the world of motorsport and automobile tuning witnessed the arrival of new terms and names: Liberty Walk, Rocket Bunny, Rauh-Welt Bergiff. This all means that there are numerous premium vehicles that receive even more interesting and exclusive tuning. For example, in Japan and US often there are conventions that are implemented by angle-grinder maiming of the vehicles, but it was about time someone prove the opposite. And this is indeed the Ingo Noak Tuning professionals from Far North of Germany.
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