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2011 Volkswagen Golf24 Race Car
Volkswagen has announced that it is to return to the demanding Nürburgring 24-hour race in 2011 with an all-new challenger - the Golf24. Equipped with four-wheel drive and developing 433 hp, the dramatic racing version of Volkswagen's best-selling model has already undergone initial testing ahead of the legendary 24-hour race, regarded as one of the toughest tests in the motorsport calendar, which this year takes place from 23 to 26 June. (continued below)
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Volkswagen Enters a Crazy Golf for 2011 Nurburgring 24-Hour
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Source: Volkswagen | Published: Fri Feb 11, 2011 |
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The Golf24 is fitted with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine
producing 433 hp and maximum torque of 398 lb-ft (540 Nm). Power is transmitted
to the permanent four-wheel drive by a sequential six-speed gearbox with paddle
shift operation.
Volkswagen's last factory fielding of the Golf on the
famous roller-coaster circuit of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife dates back to
2007, at which time the front-wheel drive vehicle that delivered about 300 hp
finished in eighth place overall, ahead of numerous favorites. Successive class
victories for the Scirocco GT24 over the past three years have followed but the
competitiveness of the event has increased enormously meaning a new technical
concept was required.
Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen
explains: "With the new Golf24 we are continuing our successful commitment at
the Nürburgring 24-hour race. The event enjoys huge popularity, is one of the
true classics in motorsport and, due to its extreme distance and unique race
track, also represents a very big technical challenge, With our spectacular Golf
we want to provide an additional highlight in front of a large audience - right
in time for the 35th anniversary of the GTI this year."
Before lining up
on the grid of the grueling 15.5-mile (25 km) circuit in June, the Golf24 will
undergo an extensive testing and development program. This began at the end of
last year at Portugal's Portimao circuit and further tests have been completed
at Vallelunga in Italy. The Golf24 will also compete in three races in the
Endurance Championship on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
I5, Turbocharged |
Displacement |
153 cu in (2500 cc) |
Power |
433 hp @ n/a RPM |
Torque |
398 lb-ft @ n/a RPM |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
All Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Sequential |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
n/a |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
n/a |
Width |
n/a |
Height |
n/a |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 |
n/a |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
n/a |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
Germany |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |