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The 1979 VW Golf I (MKI) is and remains a classic that has a permanent place in the automotive world. But what happens when you put the oldi with the engine from decades later? R32 Golf IV (MK4) combined and many other modifications installed? The result is a wonderfully unique piece, in this case from South Africa, which is completely convincing in terms of both its appearance and its performance. The owner of the unique Golf bought the one in 2014. But it was only this year that he restored it to its current condition. Painted in blue at the time, the Golf now shines in an eye-catching color Yellow-orange. The vehicle is called “Escobar", inspired by the Colombian drug lord.
VW Golf I with R32 engine
The heart of the renovation is of course 3,2 liter VR6 engine (BFH, BML) from the R32, the 240 PS and 320 NM torque delivers. The engine was originally introduced in 2002 with the Golf IV 3.2 R32 and at the time it was the most powerful Golf that Volkswagen had ever built to date. In this country it was only available with 6-speed manual transmission, although in other markets it also has one Dual-clutch transmission was offered. However, such extensive tuning in a country like South Africa represents a major challenge because many parts imported Need to become. This is how details came to the Frontwhich Steering wheel, the Rims, the cool Hinged window and the Engine cover from the European variant.
equipped with Airride air suspension
And mechanical changes are of course also numerous. The Golf comes with one Smart Air suspension (Airride), which gives it a fantastic look that cannot be compared with the original Road holding gives. The interior also shows Recaro seats, which are covered with a combination of Nappa and Alcantara. And another highlight is this Roll cage made of polished metal and the Door handles from Porsche. Despite the wonderful modifications and the VR6 engines The Golf remains a real one with its appearance Sleeper, which only reveals its true performance at second glance.
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1979 VW Golf I (MKI): Sleeper Hot Hatch with R32 from South Africa!
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