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Offline jv

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Golf GTI TCR announced
« on: 04 May 2018, 11:54 »
Press release:

The countdown has started: the new Golf GTI top model is set to be the highlight of this year's GTI meeting at Wörthersee
Strong performance: the Golf GTI TCR delivers 213 kW / 290 PS and offers perfect traction thanks to the front axle locking differential

New addition to the series: the Golf GTI TCR is the road version of the 275 kW / 350 PS TCR race series Golf GTI
The fastest Golf: the Vmax limiter in the GTI TCR to be launched at the end of 2018 can be removed as desired to increase the maximum speed from 250 to 264 km/h

The largest GTI meeting in the world gets underway on Wednesday 9 May. The location: Reifnitz am Wörthersee. Last year, 7,300 cars and around 125,000 visitors turned the Austrian town into the Mecca of the GTI world. Figures of this magnitude are expected again this year. Volkswagen will also present a special highlight to the participants and visitors: the new Golf GTI TCR, which is nearly ready for production. As a tribute to fans, the 290 PS GTI will be unveiled in a world première at Wörthersee. The future top model in the Golf GTI series, which has sold more than 2.2 million units worldwide, will be launched at the end of the year.

The special edition is the road version of the two-time overall winner of the international TCR race series: the Golf GTI TCR of the same name. The touring racing car’s specs make the new top model a dominating presence: design, power and performance are intrinsic to the pure sports car doctrine. The turbo engine of the new Golf GTI TCR delivers the 290 PS (213 kW) mentioned above at between 5,000 and 6,800 rpm. The TSI balances its maximum torque of 370 Nm towards the front axle in a speed range of 1,600 rpm; this value remains consistently high up to 4,300 rpm. A 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) and a front axle differential lock (both standard) are responsible for power transmission and excellent traction.

The maximum speed is 250 km/h, but can be increased to 264 km/h as stated above by opting to remove the electronic Vmax limiter. This makes the new GTI TCR the fastest Golf and generally the fastest Volkswagen licensed for use on public roads. Thanks to its drive performance, the production car achieves similar ranges as the 275 kW / 350 PS Golf GTI TCR racing car.

With more than 2.2 million units sold, the Golf GTI has become one of the world's most successful compact sports cars. It all started life in 1976 as a 110 PS front-wheel drive car, which made high driving dynamics affordable. Originally, only 5,000 cars of the original GTI were to be built – 4,400 times as many have now been produced.
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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #1 on: 04 May 2018, 11:56 »
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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #2 on: 04 May 2018, 12:22 »
Very interesting.  However, I'm a little confused.  Is this a one-off special, or a permanent addition to the GTI range?
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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #3 on: 04 May 2018, 12:27 »
I assume this is to replace the Clubsport model as the flagship golf track car? and if so will it be a 2 seater?
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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #4 on: 04 May 2018, 13:06 »
Nice!  :smiley:. But this will be like the Ordinary mk7 CS. Don´t you think?..  :smiley:

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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #6 on: 04 May 2018, 16:34 »
Seems a bit of a funny name to use given that TCR is only a race series brand name launching this year.

I know TCR is a cheapo touring car race series, but even then, your factory made road going Golf will have no much in common with the real deal.... (which you can buy, its only £95k and you can't use it on the road)

Anyway, 20 BHP less than the S-Club7 (lol) and unlike the clubby, DSG only.

I'd also guess that its a limited edition too, with a limited edition price tag to match.

I guess I'm showing my age, TCR to me is that crap scalextrix car racing toy thing that never worked properly (I had one!)
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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #7 on: 05 May 2018, 07:40 »
Ah Fred now we're going back. My TCR set worked a treat, the one with the police car and a Corvette if my memory is right.  :smiley:
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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #8 on: 05 May 2018, 11:08 »
Ah Fred now we're going back. My TCR set worked a treat, the one with the police car and a Corvette if my memory is right.  :smiley:

I missed out on TCR first time round and can't see me getting this one. Unless maybe there is an "S" version to follow  :wink:

I remember the original TCR ads from years back always made me want one!

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Re: Golf GTI TCR announced
« Reply #9 on: 05 May 2018, 11:29 »
Fred I think it was your overtaking skills that let you down on Total Control Racing  :laugh:
It was way ahead of the game with its slotless racing.
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