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december 04, 2017 - Volkswagen

New design for the motorsport-champion: Update for the successful Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

Update for the winning model: the #golfgtitcr, the successful #racing version of the compact sports car from Wolfsburg, is getting a facelift for the 2018 season. The front end has been reworked in the same way as for the production model, increasing the emphasis on the visual similarities and close technical relationship shared by both sporty Golf models.

 

"The new look for the #golfgtitcr resulted from close cooperation with #Volkswagen Design. This helps us to underline just what a close relationship exists between the production model and the #racing version," explains #Volkswagen Motorsport Director Sven Smeets. "For example, the engine comes directly from series production and only requires minimal adjustment for competitive #racing. This is proof that the Golf GTI2 provides the perfect foundation for our customer #racing cars."

The #golfgtitcr is one of the most successful #racing touring cars of year: in the TCR International Series, French driver Jean-Karl Vernay claimed the drivers' title last weekend in Dubai and the 350 HP #racing Golf with the two-litre turbo engine, which #Volkswagen provides race-ready for professional teams and drivers, was also declared "Model of the Year".

The Golf GTI also won the TCR class in the VLN Endurance Championship on the Nürburgring Nordschleife (D) and finished ahead of many more powerful cars in the 24-hour race at the same circuit. Kantadhee Kusiri (T) and the Liqui Moly Team Engstler secured the title in the TCR Asia and Francisco Abreu (P) triumphed in the TCR Iberico. An impressive winning record for the #golfgtitcr, which prevailed at numerous races around the globe, beating strong competition from Honda, Audi, Seat, Alfa Romeo, Opel and Kia.

The new model of the #golfgtitcr will be ready for delivery from January onwards. The sportiest Golf will make its public debut at the Essen Motor Show from 02 to 10 December. Fans and clients will have the chance to get information about the #golfgtitcr at booth 6. There will also be a great entertainment programme for the young and the old.

Inseparably associated with #Volkswagen is the letter combination GTI – the world's most familiar identifier for sporty compact cars. All GTI-models share the combination of a high level of agility, low weight, stiff yet comfortable running gear, a safe front-wheel drive system and an ergonomically optimal seating position behind a grippy sport steering wheel. Added to these are GTI-specific features like the typical red stripe in the radiator grille and the legendary 'Clark' plaid seat covers.


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