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Volkswagen Golf GTI

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ENGINE
Capacity 1984cc
Cylinder Layout Inline-4
Valves 16, DHC
Bore x Stroke 82.5mm x 92.8mm
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power 210bhp at 5300rpm to 6200rpm
Torque 280Nm at 1700rpm to 5200rpm
GEARBOX
Type 6-speed dual-clutch transmission
Driven Wheels Front
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed 238km/h
0-100 km/h 6.9 seconds
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson Strut with lower wishbones anti-roll
Rear Four-link independent suspension with anti-roll
BRAKES
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Discs
TYRES
Type Michelin Pilot Exalto
Size 225/40 R18
SAFETY
ABS Yes
Airbags 6
Traction Control Yes, with ESP
MEASUREMENTS
Length 4213mm
Width 1779mm
Height 1469mm
Wheelbase 2578mm
Kerb Weight 1339kg
Power to Weight Ratio 156.8bhp/tonne
Turning Circle 10.9m
PRICE
Price TBA
Warranty TBA
WE LIKE
- Agile, confidence-inspiring handling
- Smooth, punchy, great-sounding engine
- Slick DSG gearbox
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

July 2010
Round 1 Bidding Exercise

Cat A $29,501 ( $2,009)
Cat B $35,909 ( $4,002)
Cat C $31,389 ( $300)
Cat D $1,320 ( $134)
Cat E $41,010 ( $4)

Modifying cars with spoilers, wheels, exhausts is a lost cause – not as if we can go very fast anyway
  • No, it's not about the speed, it's the thrill of the project (64%)
  • Yes, buy a fast car in the first place (36%)
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