Interesting article about mk7 GTI

[andykram]

It will be over £26.5k. It's nearly that already!!!

[Snoopy]

The GTI has one main problem, and its had the same main problem since 1992. It's called the VR or R model. The GTI is restricted power wise since the mk3 because of this model.
Vw will never give the GTI other model rival power because it has to allow for the R.
If vw is playing twin charger its a waste a properly designed turbo engine can give you all you need other firms manage it a twin charger is just a fudge for poor design. It's also from what I hear not the most reliable design in the 1.4 so if they still cannot get that right...

[carl1]

It will be over £26.5k. It's nearly that already!!!

True, i should have said around that price so i'll prob not bother, or keep the one iv'e got or go BMW

[Steve30]

I just saw this ?

The future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will get an impressive 260 BHP from the 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine.
 
According to the guys at autocar.co.uk, the future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will be lighter than the current one and the model will even drive around the Nurburgring faster than the current GTI even if the model won’t have any extra power. The Volkswagen Golf VII GTI will be more powerful than the current one and the model will get a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which will generate a total output of 260 BHP, which is less than one of its main rivals, the Opel Astra OPC, with its 280 horsepower.
 
While the new Opel Astra OPC has 280 horsepower and front-wheel drive, the upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI is expected to be more fun to drive and faster around the corners thanks to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive technology which will be fitted onto it. The Volkswagen Golf MK7 GTI will be the second model based on the company’s new MQB architecture, after the new Audi A3, and the model will be officially presented to the public during the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, before hitting the market early next year. More details on the future Golf GTI will be announced in autumn, during the French automotive event.
 

[Mr GTD]

I just saw this ?

The future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will get an impressive 260 BHP from the 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine.
 
According to the guys at autocar.co.uk, the future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will be lighter than the current one and the model will even drive around the Nurburgring faster than the current GTI even if the model won’t have any extra power. The Volkswagen Golf VII GTI will be more powerful than the current one and the model will get a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which will generate a total output of 260 BHP, which is less than one of its main rivals, the Opel Astra OPC, with its 280 horsepower.
 
While the new Opel Astra OPC has 280 horsepower and front-wheel drive, the upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI is expected to be more fun to drive and faster around the corners thanks to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive technology which will be fitted onto it. The Volkswagen Golf MK7 GTI will be the second model based on the company’s new MQB architecture, after the new Audi A3, and the model will be officially presented to the public during the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, before hitting the market early next year. More details on the future Golf GTI will be announced in autumn, during the French automotive event.
 

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/scoop/new-golf-gti-gets-260bhp

Been said already Steve..OP, I remember someone saying " when was the last time Autocar rit something that was correct"
I remember cus it made me chuckle..

[Damo66]

Check out Autoexpress this week, it looks closer to the truth!!!!!

[PenguinGTI]

I just saw this ?

The future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will get an impressive 260 BHP from the 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine.
 
According to the guys at autocar.co.uk, the future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will be lighter than the current one and the model will even drive around the Nurburgring faster than the current GTI even if the model won’t have any extra power. The Volkswagen Golf VII GTI will be more powerful than the current one and the model will get a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which will generate a total output of 260 BHP, which is less than one of its main rivals, the Opel Astra OPC, with its 280 horsepower.
 
While the new Opel Astra OPC has 280 horsepower and front-wheel drive, the upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI is expected to be more fun to drive and faster around the corners thanks to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive technology which will be fitted onto it. The Volkswagen Golf MK7 GTI will be the second model based on the company’s new MQB architecture, after the new Audi A3, and the model will be officially presented to the public during the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, before hitting the market early next year. More details on the future Golf GTI will be announced in autumn, during the French automotive event.
 

In less words,

The Mk7 GTI will be essentially a Mk6 R with 5 hp less.

 

Not a chance.

[I.D.C.]

I just saw this ?

The future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will get an impressive 260 BHP from the 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine.
 
According to the guys at autocar.co.uk, the future generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will be lighter than the current one and the model will even drive around the Nurburgring faster than the current GTI even if the model won’t have any extra power. The Volkswagen Golf VII GTI will be more powerful than the current one and the model will get a 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which will generate a total output of 260 BHP, which is less than one of its main rivals, the Opel Astra OPC, with its 280 horsepower.
 
While the new Opel Astra OPC has 280 horsepower and front-wheel drive, the upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI is expected to be more fun to drive and faster around the corners thanks to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive technology which will be fitted onto it. The Volkswagen Golf MK7 GTI will be the second model based on the company’s new MQB architecture, after the new Audi A3, and the model will be officially presented to the public during the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, before hitting the market early next year. More details on the future Golf GTI will be announced in autumn, during the French automotive event.
 

In less words,

The Mk7 GTI will be essentially a Mk6 R with 5 hp less.

 

Not a chance.

Yes it will sources across Europe are writing about the 260bhp GTI as well

[jdjd]

Well your gti's will suddenly be worth f**kall, and god knows what it'de do to the value of my R!
 Not this side of Sunday I'm afraid... U think the new gti will gain 50bhp, the new S3 is rumoured to be 280bhp

[SilverChariot]

Check out Autoexpress this week, it looks closer to the truth!!!!!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/284149/new_vw_golf_gti.html