Volkswagen Golf GTI Club Sport Concept

[Canadian Turbo]

After last week's sneak preview, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the Golf GTI Clubsport which will receive its public debut tomorrow at the Wörthersee GTI Meeting.

Developed to celebrate the Golf GTI's 40th anniversary, the three-door Clubsport concept comes with a more aggressive body which will be virtually carried over to the production car set to arrive sometime in 2016. While the concept has 19-inch alloys, the road-going version will be downgraded to an 18-inch set and should come with a black roof combined with an Oryx White body.

The most powerful Golf GTI on sale today is the Performance version which delivers 230 PS (169 kW) from its 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine but the Clubsport concept has been upgraded to 265 PS (195 kW). There's also going to be an overboost function providing an extra 10% of power for a brief moment.

Power in the concept is sent to the front axle through a six-speed DSG and an electronically-controlled XDS differential while the production version could be offered with a six-speed manual transmission. Performance numbers have not been disclosed, but the Golf GTI Clubsport will obviously be significantly quicker than the Golf GTI Performance which sprints to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.4 seconds and tops out at an electronically-capped 155 mph (250 km/h).

[RedRayne_GTI]

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Oh wow! That rear wing is nice!

[witchcraftz]

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So this is going to sit between the GTI and the R32? Or the R400?

[Deuce]

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I'm a fan. Looking forward to the reveal.


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[GINCH]

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Oh wow! That rear wing is nice!

Not sure if sarcastic but I actually kind of like it. Reminds me of the hatch spoiler on Bryans GTI.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Well it is just a concept but since this is not too radical from a stock GTI perhaps it could just be an option package??

I like the rear wing too!

[RedRayne_GTI]

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Not sure if sarcastic but I actually kind of like it. Reminds me of the hatch spoiler on Bryans GTI.

No sarcasm.. I think the wing looks great! I'd buy it if it was an aftermarket part.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Well looks like there is a form of this doing some testing at the 'Ring!!

[Geobmx4life]

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Nice, really like this!!!

[hooddub]

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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Too bad its only coming in white though. Tornado Red would get my vote for a special edition GTI.

[mrx]

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Not sure if it's intentional, but I like how the black from the spoiler all the way around the rear window like a throw back to the original Mk1 GTI

[asp gti]

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sexy! I like!

[witchcraftz]

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Very nice in red.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Production details released:

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has made the transition from being a concept to a production model.

Created to celebrate the Golf GTI's 40th birthday, this new Clubsport version looks just about the same as the concept and packs an extra 35 PS (26 kW) compared to the regular Golf GTI Performance. This means VW's engineers were able to take the 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine to 265 PS (195 kW) and there's an overboost function which for around ten seconds boosts output to more than 290 PS (213 kW).

It can be had as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and in this case the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) will take 6 seconds whereas with the optional DSG the sprint time drops by 0.1s. Regardless of gearbox choice, the Golf GTI Clubsport can reach a maximum speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) which is probably electronically limited. Those who are interested in fuel economy should know the manual version consumes 6.9 liters / 100 km which makes it 0.2 liters / 100 km thirstier than the DSG-equipped variant.

The car featured in the attached gallery is painted in Onyx White, but other hues will be available as well together with a contrasting black roof. Compared to the regular Golf GTI, it has gained sportier front & rear bumpers, new side sills, updated rear diffuser, bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels (optional 19-inch available) and a multi-part rear spoiler.

There's also a black trim stripe on the sides as a throwback to the original Golf GTI from 1976 and in this case it features Clubsport lettering. Other visual enhancements include dark red LED taillights, chrome-plated exhaust tips while the aforementioned rear diffuser has a glossy black look.

Stepping inside, the racing bucket seats are partially wrapped around in Alcantara and there are new trim strips on the instrument panel, center console and doors. Alcantara was also used for the sport steering wheel which is adorned with the GTI emblem, 12 o'clock marking and red seam while the new floor mats come with red edging. As a final touch, Volkswagen has installed stainless steel door sill plates with red GTI lettering.

The Golf GTI Clubsport will be officially introduced next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

[VwSweetHeart]

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Very nice!