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The 20 Jahre Golf GTi 1996-1997
The birth of a legend.
In 1976 a group of engineers from the Volkswagen Research and Development Center had a visionary concept. A car that, whilst understated on the outside, delivered outstanding performance and a exhilarating drive. The project was classified “Sport-Golf”.
Within a short space of time, the Golf GTi was born a new breed of car established. After two decades the Golf Gti still remains one of the most desirable cars in its class. Many have attempted to match the GTi´s performance but few have captured the aura that sets the Golf GTi apart from the competition. To commemorate this milestone, Volkswagen launched a limited Golf GTi that encompasses 21 years of engineering excellence. This special edition included subtle touches to remind you of it´s place in automotive history. Take for example the checked seat coverings, the red striped bumpers, the eye catching GTi branding a classic golf-ball gear lever now crafted from aluminium, and the gaiter had red stitching. Black floor mats with red edging, the handbrake lever had a red grip and the instrument had silver faces. 16in BBS wheels, red enamelled callipers, red seat belts, leather wheel rim with red stitching, and a special exhaust system. The car had also an “Gamma” radio with Subwoofer and CD-changer installed in the trunk. Electric mirrors, electric windows and electric sunroof. And for the extra safety, Airbags was installed both at drivers and passengers sites.
Performance was a key element in the excitement of this GTi, but not as the expense of fuel efficiency and environmental awareness. You could choose either the 8 valve 115Bhp, the 16 valve 150Bhp engine or the 110Bhp Tdi engine for the 21st anniversary GTi.
The technical data of the Golf GTi 16V 2.0L "20 Jahre-edition"
| Engine: ABF, 16 valves 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 150 HP ( 110Kw) at 6000Rpm, 1984cc, Bore 82.5mm, Stroke 92,8mm. Compression 10.5:1, injection with Digifant catalyst, 5 speed gearbox. Drive: Front wheel drive Measure: Lenght: 4035mm With: 1700mm Height: 1400mm Wheelbase: 2480mm Width of track front/rear: 1450/1434mm Turning circle: 11,0m Wheels: 7J x 16” Tires: 215/50 R 16 Weight: Weight when empty: 1240kg Totally wight: 1610kg Maximum speed: 215km/h Accelaration: 0-100 km/h 8,3 Sec Fuel consumption: unlead petrol, liter per mile Mixed 0,83 City: 0,98 Road: 0,58
The 16V 2.0L engine |
Colours
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The interiour
Checked seat coverings. Black floor mats with red edging. Instrument had silver faces.
Red seat belts. Classic golf-ball gear lever crafted from aluminium, and the gaiter with red stitching. The handbrake lever with a red grip. Gamma radio with Subwoofer and CD-changer
20 Jahre Golf GTi broschures
The UK broshure for the "20 Jahre"
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