To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Volkswagen GTI, GTI35.com has designed
an exclusive titanium-colored special model based on the current sixth
generation of the GTI. The German tuning experts from Wunschel Sport equip this
car with a performance-tuned engine with 260 hp of power and a peak torque of
265 lb-ft (360 Nm). Custom-tailored 19-inch OZ Racing Quaranta wheels and a
ride-height lowering calibrated to the high-performance tires further contribute
to the improved driving dynamics. A thrilling GTI35.com outfit with a
racing-look decor kit, lightweight aluminum key chain, GTI35.com parking sign
and a GTI35.com T-shirt and dog-tag for the driver rounds out the special model.
The two- or four-door edition car starts at EUR 32,800 (including 19% VAT in
Germany).
The first VW Golf GTI invented the class of sporty compact cars
in 1976. Today, 35 years later, the sixth generation still sets the class
standards. For the anniversary there now is an exclusive special model from
GTI35.com, for which Wunschel Sport served as highly competent tuning partner.
Because power is not a sin, particularly in a GTI, the professionals from
Röslau in Bavaria add another 50 horsepower to the power output of the
four-cylinder turbo engine. A newly calibrated engine management system bumps
power output of the direct-injection engine from standard 210 hp to 260 hp at
5,700 rpm. Simultaneously peak torque jumps to 265 lb-ft (360 Nm), available on
a plateau between 2,600 and 5,100 rpm.
Driving performance benefits
accordingly: With a sprint time from 0 - 60 mph of 6.2 seconds the GTI35.com
speedster with six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission bests its production
brethren by approximately half a second. Top speed increases to 155 mph (255
km/h). This means the anniversary model is not just some 15 km/h faster than the
production car; it also shames much more expensive sports cars and luxury
sedans.
GTI35.com emphasizes not only speed but also more driving fun
through even more agile handling. Formula 1 supplier OZ Racing contributes its
brand-new Quaranta wheel in size 8.5Jx19. With this alloy wheel the Italian
manufacturer celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2011. These wheels are mounted
with size 235/35 ZR19 high-performance tires and make perfect use of the
available space in the wheel wells.
The OZ wheel is also the perfect
visual fit for this car thanks to its especially innovative styling featuring an
offset combination of five-spoke and cross-spoke designs. It is painted exactly
the same titanium shade as the exterior of the GTI. The precisely matched color
scheme is rounded out perfectly with titanium-colored body parts such as the
inner sections of front and rear spoiler and the rocker panel trim, which are
matte black on the production car.
A lower center of gravity, high-performance tires and a
wider track all contribute to improved driving dynamics. The Wunschel Sport
springs are calibrated to the production shocks and lower the ride height of the
special model from GTI35.com by 1 inch (25 millimeters).
In addition to
the king-size OZ wheels the GTI35.com is further distinguished by a décor with a
true racing look that further increases the eye-catcher effect of this exclusive
special model. The starting-number design featuring the number 35 on the hood,
doors and liftgate commemorates three-and-a-half decades of the Golf GTI.
Other special-edition features are the GTI35.com lightweight aluminum key
chain and the GTI35.com parking sign that reserves the parking space for this
unique automobile at home. The owner of this car also receives a high-quality
GTI35.com T-shirt and a GTI35.com dog-tag.