Quoted from auto express in post1 of this very thread.....
The newcomer uses a development of the current GTI’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI engine, producing 207bhp. This is mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG twin-clutch box, also from the existing car. The extra 10bhp is a result of tweaks to the induction system – which mean peak torque arrives at lower revs and CO2 emissions are cut by 10g/km to 178g/km.
Despite the mild increase in power, the 0-62mph sprint time remains unchanged, at 7.2 seconds, while top speed creeps up by 2mph to 148mph. The GTI should be even sharper in corners, too. The Adaptive Chassis Control system, seen on the new Scirocco, allows drivers to switch suspension and throttle settings between comfort, normal and sport modes. Plus, there’s a new XDS electronic limited slip differential to improve traction out of bends. It’s a far cry from the 107bhp 1.6-litre engine and four-speed gearbox in the MkI GTI!
But with a car like this, style has to be high on the agenda. And designers have beefed up the model in true GTI fashion.
The new front bumper houses vertical foglights set further apart than the headlamps, to create a wide and low stance. And the one-piece headlight and VW badge design pay homage to the MkI GTI. Follow the sculpted side skirts to the rear of the car, and this range-topping Golf clearly means business. A prominent roof spoiler, large rear diffuser and all-new twin exhaust – all of which are exclusive to the GTI – announce the car’s potential.
Completing the aggressive styling are polished 18-inch alloys, painted piano black on the inside – an optical illusion which VW says makes them appear half-an-inch larger.
Inside, there’s trademark tartan trim, plus a sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel.
The MkVI GTI will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, and go on sale in the UK in the summer. Prices are expected to start at £21,550 – which represents a £700 premium over the outgoing car. And if 207bhp isn’t enough for you, VW has confirmed a high-performance Golf R is also on the way.
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The sixth-generation GTI has some big boots to fill – as the legendary MkI invented the hot hatch. It’s also the model designer Marc Lichter cites as the main inspiration for the latest GTI. The way the headlights are connected to the striped upper grille and chrome VW badge is an idea lifted from 1977’s original.
Inside, the unique tartan cloth trim has survived six generations of design. But the mechanical differences are enormous. The car has 99bhp more than the MkI, while the proven chassis from the MkV and advanced suspension should make it the best-handling GTI ever!
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Edition 30 has 227bhp, so how can 207bhp be faster then a 230+ Horsepower Anniversary model. ( Just like the Mk4 anni) More powerful??
The GTi-R is rumoured to have around 270bhp based on the audi S3 ( same Engine as Ed30 but Slightly More tuned and 4 wheel drive)
Hope this Answers your question kells
The only car thats coming with 300bhp is the Focus RS
