We look back and show how the sports car from Wolfsburg has developed from generation to generation. Visually, it differs from the original Volkswagen Golf only in a few details, but behind its discreet exterior hides a real racing machine β powered by a new, lively PS engine.
They succeeded in transforming a compact car into a sports car that remained affordable and also proved its worth in everyday life. To this day, the Golf GTI is a sports car for everyone. After the initially planned production run of 5, units, more than two million units have been delivered worldwide after eight generations and various special models.
This makes it one of the most successful compact sports cars in the world. Thus, the Golf GTI competed as a new championship car for six years from The seventh GTI generation is launched in two performance levels in spring For the first time it is equipped with a differential lock for the driven front axle.
This new technical platform makes the GTI up to 42 kg lighter than its predecessor and thus even more dynamic. It is launched on the market in and blurs the boundaries to motorsport.
Only 5. On board: particularly sporty standard equipment and a high-performance brake package. The new model is more networked, has a sharper cut and is more attractive to drive than ever before. In addition, the new networked Driving Dynamics Manager ensures even greater agility and sportiness. The system coordinates the electromechanical chassis functions centrally and at a higher level. At the same time, however, typical GTI details are retained in the new generation. The classic check pattern has been refreshed and now adorns the likewise newly developed sports seats.
