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In the summer of 1976 Volkswagen brought a particularly sporty Golf onto the market: the GTI. In that year, nobody at Volkswagen suspected that the Golf GTI would develop into the most successful compact sports car in the world. But this is how it happened: The 5.000 planned copies have grown to well over 2,3 million. Volkswagen is now celebrating the icon's 45th birthday with an anniversary model: the Golf GTI "Clubsport 45" - an exclusive edition of the 221 kW / 300 PS Golf GTI "Clubsport". The scope of customization makes the "Clubsport 45" a collector's vehicle even as a new car. Advance sales will start on March 1st in the first countries in Europe. The price in Germany: from 47.790 euros.
VW Golf GTI "Clubsport 45"
Even the “normal” Golf GTI “Clubsport” is technically different from the “classic” Golf GTI with its 55 HP more powerful turbo engine (TSI) and the “Special” race track driving profile. The external “Clubsport” features include enlarged air inlets (more oxygen for the TSI), a specially ventilated, open roof spoiler (higher downforce) and a dedicated sports exhaust system.
With the new “Clubsport 45”, Volkswagen goes one step further and this is reflected in its individualized equipment: The black painted roof with black roof edge spoiler as a tribute to the black framed rear window of the first Golf GTI is particularly striking. Thanks to the standard “Race Package” offered exclusively for the Golf GTI “Clubsport 45”, the high-gloss black 19-inch “Scottsdale” alloy wheels with a “pinstripe” (narrow stripe of paint on the rim edge) in “Tornado red” also include “To the equipment. Also components of the “Race Package”: an Akrapovič sports exhaust system and Vmax approval (otherwise limited to 250 km / h). Lettering on the side skirts and a "45" as an extension of the lettering on the tailgate underline the dynamic appearance. Also in the “Clubsport 45” series: the “IQ.Light - LED matrix headlights” with the red trim that is typical of all GTIs.
Sports steering wheel individualized by "45"
Inside, the anniversary model also cites classic GTI insignia. Further refinement includes GTI logos in the backrests of the top front sports seats. The middle clasp (at 6 o'clock) of the multifunction sports steering wheel is also individualized with a "45".
With the new Golf GTI “Clubsport 45”, Volkswagen is continuing the next chapter of the GTI high-performance versions: the first Golf GTI “Clubsport” came onto the market in 2016 for the 40th birthday of the cult sports car. The No. 1 in the “Clubsport” series developed 195 kW (265 PS) and temporarily 213 kW (290 PS) in a boost function. The Golf GTI “Clubsport S” followed in 2016 with a permanently available maximum output of 228 kW (310 hp). In autumn 2020, Volkswagen launched the new Golf GTI “Clubsport” into the race; As with the “Clubsport 45” now being presented, it is the first time that the control of the standard electromechanical front axle differential lock is integrated into the network of the vehicle dynamics manager. This intelligent network raises the driving dynamics to an even higher level, especially in a front-wheel drive sports car.
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VW Golf GTI (MK8) "Clubsport 45" 2021
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