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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Revealed
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Revealed-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:46

Volkswagen, which is celebrating 40 years of the iconic Golf GTI,will build a very limited-editionracing version of the GTI.

It was designed to compete in the international TCR series and looks like it’s fallen straight out of the designer’s sketchbook into production. Big wheels, imposing wings and swollen arches are the order of the day with this GTI TCR.

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The GTI TCR has been co-developed with SEAT to be as fast and aerodynamic as the series' rules will allow. That means the GTI TCR has a carbon fibre front splitter and rear wing. The wide-body kit also improves aerodynamics and the 18-inch Michelin rubber helps it stick to the tarmac.

The 2.0-litre engine has been upgraded todevelop246 kW and 410 Nm of torque. There’s also a six-speed sequential gearbox augmented by paddles behind the steering wheel for millisecond-quick shifts. Zero to 100 kph takes 5.2 seconds and the TCR will top out at around 235 kph.

In preparation for track action, there are bigger brakes, an adjustable suspension and an interior that has been stripped down to just a set of racing seats.

Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito said: “The Golf GTI TCR allows customer racing teams to partake in reasonably-priced motorsport with a Volkswagen. We are providing them with a car that is ideally suited and prepared for this purpose: the Golf has not only made an outstanding impression at tests, but also shown its great potential in competition."

The GTI TCR is limited to only 20 units globally and has, unfortunately, been sold out already, but don't worry, if it's a 200 kW Golf GTI you want then the GTI Clubsportis on its way to South Africa.

Read about the upcoming VW Golf GTI Clubsport & Golf facelift (with pricing)

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