The Fastest Golf GTI Ever

The 'GTI' designation, a hallmark of sporty Golf models throughout its history, has been enhanced by Volkswagen R, the brand's motorsport division, to create a four-wheel-drive'R'model. Excluding the 'R', it has consistently been positioned as the sportiest hot hatch within the front-wheel-drive Golf lineup.

The new 7th generation Golfalso saw the Golf GTI make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013.GTI World PremiereAt that time, the high-performance 'Golf GTI Performance' was not part of the lineup, but it has now been announced that it will be sold in limited numbers.When the Golf GTI Was Introduced to Japanwas not available in the lineup, but it has now been announced that it will be sold in limited numbers.



The Golf GTI Performance is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbo engine, delivering a maximum torque of 350Nm,the standard GTIwhich is the same as the standard GTI, but with a 10ps increase in maximum output to 230ps. This results in a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds, an improvement of 0.1 seconds. The top speed has also increased by 4 km/h to 250 km/h.




Of course, the enhancements extend beyond the engine. The car comes standard with a dedicated electronic hydraulic front differential lock for the GTI Performance, which distributes torque between the left and right wheels at a 0-100 percent ratio, adaptive chassis control (DCC), and larger four-wheel ventilated disc brakes: 340x30mm at the front and 310x22mm at the rear.



The iconic plaid seats of the Golf GTIare made of fabric and Alcantara, featuring a sporty design unique to this model. Furthermore, it rides on 225/35R19 tires, two inches larger than those on the standard GTI, further accentuating its low and wide stance.



The latest infotainment system, 'Discover Pro,' is also standard, offering integrated control for ITS spots, DSRC-compatible navigation, smartphone connectivity, and adaptive chassis control (DCC) functions.



A total of 500 units of the Golf GTI Performance will be introduced to Japan. Of these, 300 will feature a Carbon Steel Grey Metallic body color exclusive to the GTI Performance, while 200 will be in Pure White. The model is available only in right-hand drive, priced at 4.35 million yen (tax included), with deliveries scheduled to begin in November.


Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance

Body Dimensions: Length 4,275 x Width 1,800 x Height 1,470 mm

Weight: 1,390 kg

Engine: 1,984cc Inline 4-Cylinder Direct Injection Turbo

Compression Ratio: 9.6

Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 92.8 mm

Maximum Output: 169 kW (230 ps) / 4,700-6,200 rpm

Maximum Torque: 350 Nm (35.7 kgm) / 1,500-4,600 rpm

Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (6DSG)

Drivetrain: FF

Tires Front/Rear: 225/35R19

Brakes Front/Rear: Ventilated Discs (340x30 mm) / Ventilated Discs (310x22 mm)

Top Speed: 250 km/h

0-100km/h Acceleration: 6.4 seconds

Fuel Economy (JC08): 16.1 km/L

Price (incl. tax): 4.35 million yen

Limited Production: 500 units (300 Carbon Steel Grey Metallic, 200 Pure White)



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