Final specification for GTI officially revealed

[the sniper]

It's all over the net as of the last couple of hours, so I assume an embargo has just ended. Anyway, here's the Autocar version to start everyone off: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/geneva-motor-show-2013/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-revealed 

[Ginge 35Edition]

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144

[Ginge 35Edition]

17" wheels, didn't know they even made them anymore?

[david25]

£195 increase over old model

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/volkswagen/9895713/2013-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-production-car-for-Geneva.html

[david25]

Standard models get 314mm ventilated front discs and 300mm rear unventilated discs. Performance Package versions feature ventilated disc brakes all round, 342mm at the front and 310mm at the rear.

What are the sizes of the R32/S3 brakes, exactly 342/310 or are these a new variant?

[mkviken]

comes standard with xenon's and DRL and 18"s this time.


unladen weight 1351kg

so its not going to be lighter than the mk6 GTI. a standard mk6 weighs 1318kg


all that PR talk of it being around 100kg lighter than the mk6.

theyre full of sh!t


and the 'mechanical' LSD isn't a proper one but their haldex system which works off the ESP.

[mike.]

First picture I have seen of a three door GTI and really liking the look of that.

So that's the next car sorted, will just wait for a year or so to let it all settle 

[mkviken]

i love the way they keep comparing this to the megane cup - just cos they have given the option of bigger brakes and an extra 10bhp

VW havent got the balls to make a hardcore car like renault - the GTI will always be a halfway house, this time with an extra premium of £1000 for what most other hot hatched have as standard these days.

[HA54SYM`]

comes standard with xenon's and DRL and 18"s this time.

I've not read that anywhere yet, that those are standard??

17's are supposed to be standard from most reports.

Dave

[mike.]

From the VW web site

18-inch ‘Austin’ alloys will be standard in the UK, special side sills, a rear diffuser and smoked LED rear lights, along with LED numberplate illumination.  UK specification will also include bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights.

Whatever Austin alloys are..