Volkswagen has gone mad.... 400hp Golf

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

That's odd. I'm not a dash-stroker by any means (hell I bought an FR-S), but I think the mk6 GTI has a great interior. It's definitely a step above the typical hot hatches in the price bracket. I actually think whenever a GTI wins a hot hatch comparison, it's mostly due to the interior and refinement. Lawd knows it's not the performance.

I also haven't had any quality/flaking issues in the 3 years that I've owned the car. It literally looks new.

I'd say its great for a 20-28k car but not for a 36-40k, let alone a 50k car...

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I'd say its great for a 20-28k car but not for a 36-40k, let alone a 50k car...

Yeah I definitely wouldn't compare it to modern-day $50k cars. I do remember looking at A3/A4's from that era and thinking how similar the fit/finish/quality of the interiors was, especially the GTI autobahn trim. I believe the Audis were priced around $30-40k at the time. Wouldn't surprise me if interiors have come a long way since then.

[Diode Dynamics]

I'd buy a used E92 M3 Comp. Package over a Golf 10/10 times:



I'm glad to see such a beastly VW, but I could never see myself spending $40K+ on a hot hatch

Nick C.

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Nine months after making its debut as a concept, VW’s new racing car has been rebadged the GTI TCR and is ready to hit the tracks.

Wolfsburg is keen to emphasize the link between the racer and the road-going Golf “Gran Turismo Injection”, aka GTI, that celebrates 40 years in production and is now in its seventh generation.

The TCR features a body kit that is 40 cm wider and is fitted with a front splitter and a carbon rear wing. VW Motorsport has cooperated with Seat’s sports department and benefited from their experience gained by the Leon Cup Racer that's also built on the Group’s MQB platform.

Based on the unit that powers the range-topping Golf R, the TCR’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumps out 330 PS (325 hp) and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque that are transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox.

In order to get ready for the 2016 season, VW fielded two cars in the TCR International Series with Liqui Moly Team Englster. The new car showed its potential at its first-ever race weekend, winning the second race at the Red Bull Racing track.

All 20 examples of the Golf GTI TCR have been snapped up since mid-January and deliveries to customer teams will commence today in Barcelona, with the 2016 premiere scheduled for March 14 at the Valencia official championship test session in Valencia.

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/03/ste...fficially.html