Author Topic: Golf GTI family to be expanded with GTD diesel, GTI Plus and R42 models  (Read 19150 times)

Offline deanjames

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Very interesting if it's true, makes sense to me..



With only a 10hp boost in power over the current model and no change in torque implemented for the next-generation Volkswagen Mark VI Golf GTI, fans of the hot-hatch would understandably be less than impressed with the new car’s numbers.

According to latest reports, however, VW won’t be neglecting its much admired Golf GTI. Sources in Germany familiar with the carmaker’s plans have revealed to Auto Motor and Sport that the GTI will be expanded into a small family of performance models, rather than remaining just a single car. Thus the model being shown next week at Paris will just be the entry level GTI, with much more potent offerings from VW set to follow soon afterwards.

For 2009, Golf GTI fans can expect to see a new sports diesel model, going under the GTD moniker. Essentially the GTD will be running on the same chassis as the GTI but will feature a fuel efficient 2.0L common-rail diesel with around 170hp and 350Nm, expected to be good for an 8.2 second sprint to 62mph - not lightning quick, but sure to be popular with those compromising between drivability and fuel efficiency. This model will also likely come with a six-speed manual as standard, with a DSG transmission as an option.

The next model up in the new GTI family will be the GTI 'Plus', which is expected to clash heads with the likes of BMW's 135i and Audi's S3. The car is expected to feature a 270hp output, Haldex AWD system and an uprated DSG transmission with seven-speeds.

Joining the new diesel and Plus models, will be a successor to the R32 due in 2010. As most manufacturers are doing these days, VW will likely downsize the R32’s V6 engine into a turbo five-cylinder variant, which is also expected to make its way into the Audi TT-RS and the Audi RS3 eventually. This twin-turbo five will be putting out around 350hp from its 2.5L of displacement.




http://www.motorauthority.com/report-volkswagen-working-on-golf-gti-plus-and-r42.html

Offline Top Cat

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350BHP WTF :huh: We wait with baited breath.  :drool:

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something to look forward to, then!  :smiley:

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And this is what the TT-RS 5-cyl 2.5T sounds like : -

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Offline WobGTI

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christ, i saw r42 and thought they were gonna go crazy with an S4 lump.

Thought T_T was gonna make his own with his toys then ;)
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Nice linky wob! Guess who's got a new wallpaper!!  :smiley:

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Offline neg

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Believe it when I see it...

7 Speed DSG has been designed for lower cc engines to get the most out of them and anything over 300bhp in a golf from factory I just cant see.

Offline dan_apps

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mixed reports as always and lots of speculation, wait and see is the answer here.

golf+ thats a crap name you may aswell be calling it the golf with few more horsies or sumit!

Offline topher

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would be nice, but I really can't see them putting a 2.5TT into a golf.. maybe for a very limited edition run but not mass production.