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Volkswagen Golf GTI

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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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1984cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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Inline-4 |
| Valves |
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16, DHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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82.5mm x 92.8mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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9.6:1 |
| Power |
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210bhp at 5300rpm to 6200rpm |
| Torque |
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280Nm at 1700rpm to 5200rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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6-speed dual-clutch transmission |
| Driven Wheels |
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Front |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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238km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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6.9 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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MacPherson Strut with lower wishbones anti-roll |
| Rear |
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Four-link independent suspension with anti-roll |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Discs |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Michelin Pilot Exalto |
| Size |
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225/40 R18 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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6 |
| Traction Control |
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Yes, with ESP |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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4213mm |
| Width |
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1779mm |
| Height |
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1469mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2578mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1339kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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156.8bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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10.9m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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TBA |
| Warranty |
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TBA
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WE LIKE |
- Agile, confidence-inspiring handling
- Smooth, punchy, great-sounding engine
- Slick DSG gearbox
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WE DON'T LIKE |
- Lacking steering feel
- Minuscule gear indicator
- Gearbox changes automatically at rev limit
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From Torque May 2009 issue
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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