VW: Three letters inspire the world
HAPPY BIRTHDAY When it was launched in the summer of 1976, even Volkswagen had no idea how successful the Golf GTI would become in Switzerland. Today, it is still the benchmark in the power compact segment. The VW Golf GTI is a legend: The originally planned 5000 units have been turned into far more [...]
The VW Golf GTI is a legend: The 5,000 units originally planned have become well over 2.3 million to date. And now Volkswagen is celebrating the 45th birthday of the creator of the new GTI world with an anniversary model.
More powerful turbo engine and racetrack driving profile
Even the normal Golf GTI Clubsport sets itself apart technically from the classic Golf GTI - with a more powerful turbo engine and race track driving profile. Clubsport features also include enlarged air intakes, a special flow-through roof spoiler and a special sports exhaust system.
VW goes one step further with the Clubsport 45. The individualized equipment includes the black-painted roof with black roof-edge spoiler as a tribute to the black-edged rear window of the first Golf GTI.
Exclusive Race package in high-gloss black
Thanks to the Race package offered as standard in the Clubsport 45, the equipment also includes 19-inch alloy wheels painted in high-gloss black with narrow red paint stripes on the rim.
Also included are the Akrapovič sport exhaust system, Vmax clearance lettering on the side skirts and a "45" extension to the lettering on the tailgate.
Front-wheel drive with further improved driving dynamics
Five years ago, to mark the 40th anniversary of the cult car, the first Clubsport version was launched - with 265 hp and a short-term boost function up to 290 hp. The GTI Clubsport S then received 310 hp.
In fall 2020, the GTI Clubsport came for the first time with a controlled electromechanical front axle differential lock. This gives the sporty front-wheel-drive vehicle even better driving dynamics...
