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Added on the 28/01/2019 08:36:18 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
Volkswagen presented a new milestone in the history of the cult compact car to Golf GTI fans: the VW Golf GTI TCR, which has a top speed of 264 km/h and is almost ready for production. The special edition is a road version, derived for the series, of the racing car of the same name and two-time overall winner of the international TCR race series. The successful touring racing car's specs make the new top model a dominating presence: design, power and performance are intrinsic to the pure sports car doctrine. The 2.0 litre turbo engine of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR delivers 213 kW / 290 PS (at 5,000 to 6,800 rpm). The maximum torque of 370 Nm lies between 1,600 and 4,300 rpm. Power is transmitted to the front wheels as standard via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) and a locking differential. The factory-set maximum speed is 250 km/h, but this can be increased to 264 km/h as mentioned above by opting to remove the electronic Vmax limiter. Wherever the digital speedometer needle (standard Active Info Display) stops, the newly developed roof edge spoiler ensures the necessary downforce at the rear axle. The new Golf GTI TCR is expected to be launched at the end of 2018. Numerous individual features add to the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR's sporty character and robust look. The new top Golf GTI model has 18-inch "Belvedere" forged wheels from the Wolfsburg plant as standard. the newly designed 19-inch alloy wheels are optionally available. Lurking behind the large alloy wheels are perforated brake discs together with special brake calipers and pads to slow racing fans down just as confidently as the role model on the racetrack.
The new Golf GTI TCR was derived from the eponymous race car and two-time overall winner of the international TCR race series.After just 5.6 seconds, the road version leaves the 100 km / h limit behind it.The top speed is 250 km / h. Optionally, the maximum speed can be increased to 260 km / h.Compared to the 180 kW / 245 hp and already equipped with features such as Front Assist, Active Info Display and LED headlights Golf GTI performance is the Golf GTI TCR even more exclusive. The standard equipment includes a front axle differential lock, perforated brake discs, the driving profile selection, top sports seats in front with a new design, safety belts with red edges and a specific sports steering wheel. Its leather is similar to the racing series at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions specially shaped (perforated leather) and provided with a red 12 o'clock mark.
The new Golf GTI TCR was derived from the eponymous race car and two-time overall winner of the international TCR race series.After just 5.6 seconds, the road version leaves the 100 km / h limit behind it.The top speed is 250 km / h. Optionally, the maximum speed can be increased to 260 km / h.Compared to the 180 kW / 245 hp and already equipped with features such as Front Assist, Active Info Display and LED headlights Golf GTI performance is the Golf GTI TCR even more exclusive. The standard equipment includes a front axle differential lock, perforated brake discs, the driving profile selection, top sports seats in front with a new design, safety belts with red edges and a specific sports steering wheel. Its leather is similar to the racing series at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions specially shaped (perforated leather) and provided with a red 12 o'clock mark.
With 235 kW (320 PS), the new Golf R Estate is the most powerful and dynamic Golf Estate to date. More power and driving dynamics, numerous innovations, more space and strong emotions: this is what makes the new Golf R Estate better than ever before. The standard 4MOTION all-wheel drive with R Performance Torque Vectoring is powered by a 2.0 TSI engine with a maximum torque of 420 Nm. Power is transmitted via an R-specific 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. With the optional R Performance package, a top speed of 270 km/h is possible. The package also includes 19-inch wheels and the additional driving modes Special (Nürburgring mode) and Drift (for power slides). A host of assist systems and the latest-generation Infotainment system guarantee even more safety, comfort and convenience.
The secret to the success of the Golf GTI: Its DNA has remained unchanged to this day - clear design, front-wheel drive, agile chassis, easy-to-turn petrol engine, insignia such as the red stripe in the radiator grille and the tartan pattern of the seats. However, the Golf GTI also became an icon for this reason , because at the same time Volkswagen constantly reinvented it and combined tradition with innovation, which is also the case in 2020. Volkswagen has digitized the new Golf GTI, networked it and catapulted it into the future with a multitude of intelligent assistance systems and a design that is as powerful as it is stylish.The new Golf GTI is one of the first compact sports cars to communicate with other vehicles via Car2X in order to raise safety to a new level. The Golf GTI is the first sports car in its class to be driven at speeds of up to 210 km / h - thanks to Travel Assist. This generation is the first Golf GTI to have a completely digitized interior landscape of display and control elements. Likewise, the new generation not only has a red stripe in the radiator grille, but also an optional illuminated LED crossbar integrated in the daytime running lights.The performance of the GTI turbo engine will exceed expectations. The same applies to the chassis, which can be fine-tuned by the driver in conjunction with a new DCC generation (adaptive control). One thing has not changed, by the way: the perfect ergonomics of the standard sports seats, which are of course lined with plaid. And so a compact sports car of pure apprenticeship was created again - it made its first public appearance in Geneva.
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