Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50

By 
 

 

 Volkswagen is presenting the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. In 2026, the Golf GTI will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the brand is marking this special event with this outstanding special model. With an output of 239 kW (325 PS), the Golf GTI EDITION 50 is going down in history as the most powerful production Golf GTI to date. Production of the exclusive special model is scheduled to start in Wolfsburg at the end of 2025 so the Golf GTI EDITION 50 can be delivered to customers promptly for the start of its anniversary year from the first quarter of 2026.


The Golf GTI is one of the most successful compact sports cars in the world. More than 2.5 million units have been produced worldwide to date. In time for its 50th birthday next year, Volkswagen is launching a special model with a focus on driving pleasure in the form of the Golf GTI EDITION 50. "For 50 years, the GTI has stood for more than just performance, precision and driving pleasure at Volkswagen: it is a way of life that unites our fans all over the world - and an essential element of what makes us so strong as a brand," says Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand. "With the fastest and most powerful production model to date, we are celebrating half a century of GTI passion. One thing is for sure: GTI will naturally live on in the future - without any compromises."



First-class driving dynamics - including on the racetrack


"The Golf GTI EDITION 50 is our fastest and most powerful GTI to date. With the optional Performance package, we have taken the GTI concept to a whole new level," explains Sebastian Willmann, Head of the Chassis Development and Driving Dynamics Department at VW. A newly tuned DCC sports chassis, a finely adjusted front differential lock and the high-precision progressive steering deliver enhanced dynamic performance in the anniversary model. The result: a particularly performance-oriented special model with its own character.


Willmann: "We have incorporated our experience from fifty years of GTI development into the optional Performance chassis. To do this, we have built on the chassis technology of the legendary Golf VII GTI Clubsport and, in combination with the new semi-slick tyres, have managed to further increase the grip level at the front axle whilst still achieving very neutral and agile handling. We are therefore not only offering our customers the most high-performance GTI ever but have also significantly improved precision when steering into bends, and made the driver's experience even more enjoyable."

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Post

Audi S5 Sedan [US]

By
Image
 Audi of America enters its next chapter in the premium mid-size sedan segment with the launch of the all-new 2025 A5 model line. Based on the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, the all-new A5 model line offers a more spacious interior, more power, improved driving dynamics, and an all-new design with the latest technology compared to the previous generation. Wider, longer and taller, the all-new 2025 A5 had its wheelbase stretched 2.6-inches, translating to more cargo volume and interior space, including an extra inch of rear-seat legroom and an additional 1.6-inches of front shoulder room. The newly sculpted exterior is matched by an all-new interior design language that creates a generous feeling of space, while new driver-centric displays - called the Digital Stage - bring the latest user-friendly technologies to life. All-new 2025 Audi A5 models will use the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission mated to a 2.0L TFSI® 4-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepo...
Read more

Renault Espace

By
Image
 Building cars for living, voitures à vivre, runs through the DNA of the Renault brand. In the D-segment, these automotive genes have now taken the shape of two complementary models, each one targeting a different customer base. With its sleek design and powertrains including the E-Tech 4x4 300 hp, Renault Rafale SUV coupé is the preferred choice of customers looking for driving pleasure and excitement. Renault Espace is a more modular vehicle with up to seven seats. With its large boot and greater modularity, it is geared more towards family driving. Renault Espace was the pioneer in its market. Launched in 1984, it has always been unique. Five generations have succeeded each other, each one refining and updating a model that has become iconic. Available with five or seven seats, this grand tourer is an invitation to enjoy an exceptional driving experience, shared with all the occupants. A family car with contemporary flair, New Renault Espace receives extensive restyling inside a...
Read more

Bentley EXP 15 Concept

By
Image
 Bentley Motors presented its latest luxury vision concept inside its brand-new design studio, which also officially opens its doors for the first time this week. EXP 15 represents Bentley's design vision for the future, by taking inspiration from its early 20th century Grand Tourer heritage and interpreting it in a thoroughly modern 21st century way. Accordingly, the five-metre-plus full-size physical exterior model has an iconic upright grille, long 'endless' bonnet and rearward cabin reminiscent of the 1930 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Sportsman coupe, often known as the "Blue Train". This famous Bentley from history is associated with a race between Woolf Barnato - then company chairman and renowned "Bentley Boy" - and a luxury express train (Le Train Bleu) from Cannes in the south of France to Calais in the north, arriving in London before the train had even got to Calais. But in combination with ultra-modern exterior surfacing, high-tech lighti...
Read more