Riz Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Now official..... https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/en/detailpage/-/detail/The-new-Golf-GTI-Clubsport-Anniversary-model-to-mark-the-40th-birthday-of-the-Golf-GTI/view/2634517/7a5bbec13158edd433c6630f5ac445da?p_p_auth=04QMNcC4 Wolfsburg, September 9, 2015 – At the beginning of 2016, the iconic sporty compact—the Golf GTI—celebrates its 40th birthday. Volkswagen will mark this historic event with a dramatic special edition: the new Golf GTI Clubsport. Volkswagen will present the production version at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, offering a first look at the most powerful production GTI ever.The company that invented the GTI is thus continuing the tradition of anniversary models, as exclusive special editions also marked the 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th birthdays. The turbocharged and direct-injection engine in the anniversary model delivers an output of 195 kW / 265 PS, 35 PS more than the previous most powerful Golf GTI. That isn’t all, however. For a short time—for about 10 seconds—the driver can increase engine power by an additional 10 per cent to more than 290 PS using an overboost function. This added power is activated simply by pressing the throttle fully.The Golf GTI Clubsport sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds with a 6-speed manual gearbox; with the optional 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG), the time is reduced to 5.9 seconds. The Golf GTI Clubsport has a top speed of 155 mph with both transmissions. Despite all this power and performance, the car is frugal: the manual transmission car has fuel consumption of 33.8 mpg (equivalent to 160 g/km CO2), which improves to 34.8 mpg (155 g/km CO2) with the DSG gearbox.Not only has the anniversary model got more power, but Volkswagen has also extensively revised the design, equipment and aerodynamics. Due to the high power output and significantly improved downforce, the Golf GTI Clubsport has groundbreaking handling properties at high speeds and breathtaking cornering speeds.The Golf GTI Clubsport is painted in “Oryx White” (other colors available), with the roof contrasting in black. The exterior designers created a completely new front bumper, new side sills, a new rear diffuser, a new multi-part roof spoiler and exclusive forged aluminum-alloy wheels for the anniversary model. These features immediately make the anniversary model stand out from the regular GTI models.In terms of style, the side profile of the Golf GTI Clubsport is based on the original GTI: the first generation was characterized by a wide black trim stripe on the side between the front and rear wheelarches at sill level. This stripe is replicated on the side of the anniversary model, paying homage to the 1976 Golf GTI, and is enhanced with “Clubsport” lettering. The black trim stripe is continued at the front around the air scoop incorporated in the front bumper. The optional “Brescia” 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels were specially designed for the new Golf GTI Clubsport , while the standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are also a new design. Another special detail is the high-gloss black door mirror caps.The redesigned roof spoiler, honed in the wind tunnel, is much larger than its counterpart on the current GTI. There is a narrow gap between the black roof area and the wing-like spoiler placed above it. The roof spoiler is finished in high-gloss black on the underside with “Oryx White” above the roof line. The lower rear section of the car has also been individualized. The redesigned, chrome-plated twin tailpipes have been elegantly integrated in the diffuser; the diameter of the tailpipes is much larger than on the regular Golf GTI models. The LED rear lights are finished in dark black-red.The interior features iconic details that are essential for every GTI, including ergonomic sport seats featuring tartan fabric upholstery, red stitching, a golf-ball-shaped shifter knob and black headliner. These sporty features have been modified for the Golf GTI Clubsport: the seats are folding racing buckets instead of sport seats, for instance, and are partially covered with Alcantara and feature a honeycomb pattern on the backrests and seat cushions. A red line enhances the seat belts. New trim strips in “Honeycomb 40” design on the instrument panel, center console and doors give the interior an even more exclusive appearance. Sporty decorative features include Alcantara trim on the shift lever, an Alcantara sport steering wheel (with GTI emblem, red seam and 12 o'clock marking) and customized floor mats with red edging. When the driver and front passenger open the doors, they see unique stainless steel kick plates with red GTI lettering. Edited September 11, 2015 by Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 How much will they want for that? 40k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I suspect it will be priced between the current GTI and Golf R (£27-28k), Volkswagen will need to do something with the model pricing as they are very close now. I wonder if the Golf R400 will be soft-launched at Frankfurt motor show or that Volkswagen have settled on this for their new 2016 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Do they still make cars with only 260 Bhp? How quaint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 A 260 PS four pot 2.0 turbo that manages to be thirstier than BMW's 330 PS six pot 3.0 turbo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 That 2 litre lump has never been economical. Nor is the 2 litre VW diesel unit either. Well mine's not anyway - although my foot isn't unleaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I've read that article twice now and I'm really confused about how many models they're launching. It seems like the Clubsport is a permanent addition to the line up, plus there's an Anniversary edition of the Clubsport? Probably directly translated but it's far from clear. Not terribly German...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 No brainer.... just buy an R instead if you want a performance Golf. Added bonus that you dont have to put up with those Granny's shortbread tin tartan seats Sorry GTI purists, but they have had their day; Iit was about three decades ago.......in a supermarket car park on a wet Wednesday afternoon in mid December 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I like the tartan seats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 So I think I read that right. "We have another anniversary that no one in their right mind would normally celebrate, but we'll manage to squeeze something out of it and launch a new model to extort some money from someone anyway" The only problem I have with VW....... Dealers are still shit. Beetle has been with Lancaster since end July. I said I needed it by 5th September - they even screwed that up!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 The only problem I have with VW....... Dealers are still shit. probably the reason I always plum for an Audi in the end,when most of the time the comparable model driving experience of the VW is better Just cannot be dealing with their stealers and dont get me started on the commercial van side, if their product wasn't so good compared to the rest of the cloned different badged same manufacturer rubbish out there,they would never see my business But if there is one thing that puts me off a GTI is having to pay an extra £2K to ditch the Bay City Rollers trim with some semi decent cow hide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Golf R 5dr Estate DSG on lease...... £249.04 per month £2241.36 initial rental 24 months term at 10k pa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Golf R 5dr Estate DSG on lease...... £249.04 per month £2241.36 initial rental 24 months term at 10k pa Where from Riz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Bay City Rollers trim :roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 :roflmao: You can just imagine about 95% of peeps on this forum going; WTF are the Bay City Rollers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I wish I could say I'm young enough not to have heard of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I wish I could say I'm young enough not to have heard of them. Et tu Garcon? Weep sniffle, sniffle sniffle weep Altogether now: And we sang Shangalang etc etc etc zzzzzzzzzz Les you were a Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Don't worry you will all get the chance as they are reforming. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/bay-city-rollers-add-fourth-6512396 Edited September 30, 2015 by Cuprabob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Deep joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Where from Riz? Great, prices gone up as of today. Now £273.28 Inc. Vat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Don't worry you will all get the chance as they are reforming. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/bay-city-rollers-add-fourth-6512396 As Nicola Sturgeon lookalikes? Don't worry you will all get the chance as they are reforming. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/bay-city-rollers-add-fourth-6512396 Tartan feckers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntKa4XxJaNA&feature=youtu.be http://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-gti-clubsport/17036/watch-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-review-the-ultimate-gti http://cdn2.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/gallery_adv/public/img_1092.jpg http://cdn1.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/gallery_adv/public/img_1098.jpg http://cdn1.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/gallery_adv/public/img_1694.jpg http://cdn1.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/gallery_adv/public/img_1700.jpg http://cdn1.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/gallery_adv/public/img_1708.jpg http://cdn1.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/gallery_adv/public/img_1112.jpg Edited November 30, 2015 by Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I would have thought they would have put model specific alloy on it as opposed the optional Pretoria 19" alloys off the Golf R. It looks nice though but I want the 290PS all the time, like the Leon Cupra 290 Edited November 30, 2015 by Cuprabob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Volkswagen will be offering other sets of alloys for the Clubsport. 18" forged lightweight alloy wheels saving 3kgs (they look like 19" to my eyes) https://data.motor-talk.de/data/galleries/0/218/3857/71807711/image-4842071098803613076-8916901769959224918. 19" Bresica alloy wheels (diamond cut) http://i1.wp.com/www.inautonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/VW-Golf-GTI-Clubsport-IAA-2015-03.jpg 19" Pretoria alloy wheels which will come with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 2 Tyres I agree, its a shame Volkswagen didn't give it 290bhp standard, but I understand why, it would have out performed the Golf R in most situations... (rolling performance etc) I think the GTI Clubsport is around 130-150kgs lighter than the Golf R. Edited November 30, 2015 by Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Still prefer the Pretoria wheels of those options but I don't think the Pilot Sport Cup 2s would last long on the commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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