The Volkswagen Golf has been one of the most popular hatchbacks since 1974, when it was first produced. In those days it was known as a modest family car. Those days are long gone and now the Golf is significantly more than modest. It also got sports versions, the latest of which is the Golf GTI TCR Concept.
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Concept it's really not the most powerful Golf GTI, this 'record' is still held by the Clubsport S s 306 horsepower, but that's why the fastest The Golf GTI of all time. Although it carries the TCR label, that doesn't mean it's only ready for racetrack, but it is completely road-related legal a car. And although they say it is concept, series production of the Golf GTI TCR is expected at the end this year's years.
The Golf GTI TCR has an electronically limited speed at 250 km/h, but if we remove this electronic block, it will run all the way to 264 km/h. This makes it the fastest Golf GTI ever and is faster than the aforementioned Golf GTI Clubsport S, which reaches a top speed of 260 km/h. The Golf GTI is powered by the TCR 2 liter gasoline engine that has been wound and has 286 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque. All power is transferred to front wheelset, and the TCR will only be available with the 7-level DSG-gearbox. For better braking, they will be on the TCR model upgraded braking system.
Like all GTI Golfs to date, the TCR will also have a lot of extra equipment available, and will differ from the 'normal' GTI versions in subtle ones changes both outside and inside the car. It will be available as standard with 18-inch ones rims, but you can also come up with your own if you wish 19-inch rims.
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