The Clubsport 45’s mechanical basis is as found in the standard GTI Clubsport, which pairs a 296bhp version of its 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive, a seven-speed
In between times, Volkswagen also produced a Clubsport S version of the last Mark VII Golf right at the very end of that car’s production life and it seemed to be something of a gift from the VW
Lift the bonnet and you’ll find a 2.0-litre four-pot capable of 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. This is over fifty more horses than the standard GTI, but the main difference between this and the staple hot hatch is the transmission. Gone has the manual stick, and in its place sits a 7-speed dual-clutch system which is able to
The new Golf GTI Clubsport will draw a reaction from GTI enthusiasts before it even leaves the car park. They will fall for the red brake calipers with GTI lettering and 18-inch brake system at the front, and be unable to resist the dual-edged roof spoiler in body colour and high-gloss black. The widened side skirts and the diffuser will really
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