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The Advertiser
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Race-ready hot hatch on the radar for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has voiced its interest in the most powerful Golf GTI ever, though it's unclear when it might make it into local showrooms. "The Golf GTI Edition 50 is currently under study by Volkswagen Australia for a local introduction, pending technical milestones and a business case for the vehicle," Sam Dabestani, product communications manager for VW Group Australia, told CarExpert. Despite being revealed at last week's 24h Nürburgring endurance race, Germany's largest motorsport event, the 2026 Volkswagen GTI Edition 50 isn't due to hit the European market until 2026 – meaning an Australian-market launch, if confirmed, may not be until the latter stages of next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. WATCH: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets the fastest Nurburgring lap time by a production VW The GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever, turning up the GTI Clubsport's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to a hefty 239kW/420Nm, still sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto. VW claims the anniversary edition can dash from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, 0.1s down on the 221kW GTI Clubsport and 0.4s quicker than the standard 195kW GTI currently on sale in Australia. But, the biggest gains have been made under the skin and on the track. The revised chassis sees the Edition 50 sit 15mm lower than the standard GTI, with revised spring rates, steering and Dynamic Chassis Control systems. European buyers will also be able to option the GTI Performance Package which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, and adds 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres wrapped around lighter forged alloy wheels as well as stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. Exclusive trimmings include red Queenstown alloy wheels as standard; GTI 50 logos scattered inside and out; black-painted roof and mirrors; Black-to-Tornado Red side stripes; red seatbelts; exclusive seat upholstery combining cloth and synthetic velour; as well as a "newly designed leather sports steering wheel". The optional GTI Performance Package brings the aforementioned black-painted 'Warmenau' forged alloy wheels, and an Akrapovic titanium sports exhaust as pictured above. Volkswagen has confirmed five exterior colours for the GTI Edition 50 abroad, including two exclusive finishes for the 50th anniversary special. Pure White, Moonstone Grey and Grenadilla Black carryover from the standard palette, with Dark Moss Green and Tornado Red offered exclusively on the Edition 50. Tornado Red is a paint synonymous with high-performance Volkswagen vehicles since 1986. Numerous models have worn the distinctive paint colour over the decades, including the Mk2 Golf GTI 16V, the Mk3 Golf VR6 and the Mk7 Golf GTI TCR. Earlier this month, company race driver Benny Leuchter piloted a pre-production Edition 50 to a 7 minute 46.13 second lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest production Volkswagen model around the iconic 20.8km German circuit. It beat the 2022 Golf R 20 Years by over a second, the previous VW record holder with a 7 minute 47.31 second time – again with Mr Leuchter at the wheel – despite the R's extra 6kW of power and all-paw traction. For reference, the GTI Edition 50's 7:46:13 Nordschleife record is within striking distance of the 2023 Type R's 7:44:881 and 2019 Megane R.S. Trophy R's 7:45:39 times. The record holder for compact vehicles, however, is the Golf's cousin the Audi RS3 – which holds a 7:33:123 best time. Tell us in the comments if you want to see the GTI Edition 50 offered in Australia! MORE: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 beats R round the 'RingMORE: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI ever detailedMORE: Explore the Volkswagen Golf showroom Content originally sourced from: Volkswagen Australia has voiced its interest in the most powerful Golf GTI ever, though it's unclear when it might make it into local showrooms. "The Golf GTI Edition 50 is currently under study by Volkswagen Australia for a local introduction, pending technical milestones and a business case for the vehicle," Sam Dabestani, product communications manager for VW Group Australia, told CarExpert. Despite being revealed at last week's 24h Nürburgring endurance race, Germany's largest motorsport event, the 2026 Volkswagen GTI Edition 50 isn't due to hit the European market until 2026 – meaning an Australian-market launch, if confirmed, may not be until the latter stages of next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. WATCH: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets the fastest Nurburgring lap time by a production VW The GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever, turning up the GTI Clubsport's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to a hefty 239kW/420Nm, still sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto. VW claims the anniversary edition can dash from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, 0.1s down on the 221kW GTI Clubsport and 0.4s quicker than the standard 195kW GTI currently on sale in Australia. But, the biggest gains have been made under the skin and on the track. The revised chassis sees the Edition 50 sit 15mm lower than the standard GTI, with revised spring rates, steering and Dynamic Chassis Control systems. European buyers will also be able to option the GTI Performance Package which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, and adds 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres wrapped around lighter forged alloy wheels as well as stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. Exclusive trimmings include red Queenstown alloy wheels as standard; GTI 50 logos scattered inside and out; black-painted roof and mirrors; Black-to-Tornado Red side stripes; red seatbelts; exclusive seat upholstery combining cloth and synthetic velour; as well as a "newly designed leather sports steering wheel". The optional GTI Performance Package brings the aforementioned black-painted 'Warmenau' forged alloy wheels, and an Akrapovic titanium sports exhaust as pictured above. Volkswagen has confirmed five exterior colours for the GTI Edition 50 abroad, including two exclusive finishes for the 50th anniversary special. Pure White, Moonstone Grey and Grenadilla Black carryover from the standard palette, with Dark Moss Green and Tornado Red offered exclusively on the Edition 50. Tornado Red is a paint synonymous with high-performance Volkswagen vehicles since 1986. Numerous models have worn the distinctive paint colour over the decades, including the Mk2 Golf GTI 16V, the Mk3 Golf VR6 and the Mk7 Golf GTI TCR. Earlier this month, company race driver Benny Leuchter piloted a pre-production Edition 50 to a 7 minute 46.13 second lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest production Volkswagen model around the iconic 20.8km German circuit. It beat the 2022 Golf R 20 Years by over a second, the previous VW record holder with a 7 minute 47.31 second time – again with Mr Leuchter at the wheel – despite the R's extra 6kW of power and all-paw traction. For reference, the GTI Edition 50's 7:46:13 Nordschleife record is within striking distance of the 2023 Type R's 7:44:881 and 2019 Megane R.S. Trophy R's 7:45:39 times. The record holder for compact vehicles, however, is the Golf's cousin the Audi RS3 – which holds a 7:33:123 best time. Tell us in the comments if you want to see the GTI Edition 50 offered in Australia! MORE: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 beats R round the 'RingMORE: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI ever detailedMORE: Explore the Volkswagen Golf showroom Content originally sourced from: Volkswagen Australia has voiced its interest in the most powerful Golf GTI ever, though it's unclear when it might make it into local showrooms. "The Golf GTI Edition 50 is currently under study by Volkswagen Australia for a local introduction, pending technical milestones and a business case for the vehicle," Sam Dabestani, product communications manager for VW Group Australia, told CarExpert. Despite being revealed at last week's 24h Nürburgring endurance race, Germany's largest motorsport event, the 2026 Volkswagen GTI Edition 50 isn't due to hit the European market until 2026 – meaning an Australian-market launch, if confirmed, may not be until the latter stages of next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. WATCH: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets the fastest Nurburgring lap time by a production VW The GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever, turning up the GTI Clubsport's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to a hefty 239kW/420Nm, still sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto. VW claims the anniversary edition can dash from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, 0.1s down on the 221kW GTI Clubsport and 0.4s quicker than the standard 195kW GTI currently on sale in Australia. But, the biggest gains have been made under the skin and on the track. The revised chassis sees the Edition 50 sit 15mm lower than the standard GTI, with revised spring rates, steering and Dynamic Chassis Control systems. European buyers will also be able to option the GTI Performance Package which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, and adds 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres wrapped around lighter forged alloy wheels as well as stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. Exclusive trimmings include red Queenstown alloy wheels as standard; GTI 50 logos scattered inside and out; black-painted roof and mirrors; Black-to-Tornado Red side stripes; red seatbelts; exclusive seat upholstery combining cloth and synthetic velour; as well as a "newly designed leather sports steering wheel". The optional GTI Performance Package brings the aforementioned black-painted 'Warmenau' forged alloy wheels, and an Akrapovic titanium sports exhaust as pictured above. Volkswagen has confirmed five exterior colours for the GTI Edition 50 abroad, including two exclusive finishes for the 50th anniversary special. Pure White, Moonstone Grey and Grenadilla Black carryover from the standard palette, with Dark Moss Green and Tornado Red offered exclusively on the Edition 50. Tornado Red is a paint synonymous with high-performance Volkswagen vehicles since 1986. Numerous models have worn the distinctive paint colour over the decades, including the Mk2 Golf GTI 16V, the Mk3 Golf VR6 and the Mk7 Golf GTI TCR. Earlier this month, company race driver Benny Leuchter piloted a pre-production Edition 50 to a 7 minute 46.13 second lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest production Volkswagen model around the iconic 20.8km German circuit. It beat the 2022 Golf R 20 Years by over a second, the previous VW record holder with a 7 minute 47.31 second time – again with Mr Leuchter at the wheel – despite the R's extra 6kW of power and all-paw traction. For reference, the GTI Edition 50's 7:46:13 Nordschleife record is within striking distance of the 2023 Type R's 7:44:881 and 2019 Megane R.S. Trophy R's 7:45:39 times. The record holder for compact vehicles, however, is the Golf's cousin the Audi RS3 – which holds a 7:33:123 best time. Tell us in the comments if you want to see the GTI Edition 50 offered in Australia! MORE: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 beats R round the 'RingMORE: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI ever detailedMORE: Explore the Volkswagen Golf showroom Content originally sourced from: Volkswagen Australia has voiced its interest in the most powerful Golf GTI ever, though it's unclear when it might make it into local showrooms. "The Golf GTI Edition 50 is currently under study by Volkswagen Australia for a local introduction, pending technical milestones and a business case for the vehicle," Sam Dabestani, product communications manager for VW Group Australia, told CarExpert. Despite being revealed at last week's 24h Nürburgring endurance race, Germany's largest motorsport event, the 2026 Volkswagen GTI Edition 50 isn't due to hit the European market until 2026 – meaning an Australian-market launch, if confirmed, may not be until the latter stages of next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. WATCH: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets the fastest Nurburgring lap time by a production VW The GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever, turning up the GTI Clubsport's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to a hefty 239kW/420Nm, still sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto. VW claims the anniversary edition can dash from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, 0.1s down on the 221kW GTI Clubsport and 0.4s quicker than the standard 195kW GTI currently on sale in Australia. But, the biggest gains have been made under the skin and on the track. The revised chassis sees the Edition 50 sit 15mm lower than the standard GTI, with revised spring rates, steering and Dynamic Chassis Control systems. European buyers will also be able to option the GTI Performance Package which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, and adds 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres wrapped around lighter forged alloy wheels as well as stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. Exclusive trimmings include red Queenstown alloy wheels as standard; GTI 50 logos scattered inside and out; black-painted roof and mirrors; Black-to-Tornado Red side stripes; red seatbelts; exclusive seat upholstery combining cloth and synthetic velour; as well as a "newly designed leather sports steering wheel". The optional GTI Performance Package brings the aforementioned black-painted 'Warmenau' forged alloy wheels, and an Akrapovic titanium sports exhaust as pictured above. Volkswagen has confirmed five exterior colours for the GTI Edition 50 abroad, including two exclusive finishes for the 50th anniversary special. Pure White, Moonstone Grey and Grenadilla Black carryover from the standard palette, with Dark Moss Green and Tornado Red offered exclusively on the Edition 50. Tornado Red is a paint synonymous with high-performance Volkswagen vehicles since 1986. Numerous models have worn the distinctive paint colour over the decades, including the Mk2 Golf GTI 16V, the Mk3 Golf VR6 and the Mk7 Golf GTI TCR. Earlier this month, company race driver Benny Leuchter piloted a pre-production Edition 50 to a 7 minute 46.13 second lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest production Volkswagen model around the iconic 20.8km German circuit. It beat the 2022 Golf R 20 Years by over a second, the previous VW record holder with a 7 minute 47.31 second time – again with Mr Leuchter at the wheel – despite the R's extra 6kW of power and all-paw traction. For reference, the GTI Edition 50's 7:46:13 Nordschleife record is within striking distance of the 2023 Type R's 7:44:881 and 2019 Megane R.S. Trophy R's 7:45:39 times. The record holder for compact vehicles, however, is the Golf's cousin the Audi RS3 – which holds a 7:33:123 best time. Tell us in the comments if you want to see the GTI Edition 50 offered in Australia! MORE: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 beats R round the 'RingMORE: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI ever detailedMORE: Explore the Volkswagen Golf showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Race-ready hot hatch on the radar for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has voiced its interest in the most powerful Golf GTI ever, though it's unclear when it might make it into local showrooms. 'The Golf GTI Edition 50 is currently under study by Volkswagen Australia for a local introduction, pending technical milestones and a business case for the vehicle,' Sam Dabestani, product communications manager for VW Group Australia, told CarExpert. Despite being revealed at last week's 24h Nürburgring endurance race, Germany's largest motorsport event, the 2026 Volkswagen GTI Edition 50 isn't due to hit the European market until 2026 – meaning an Australian-market launch, if confirmed, may not be until the latter stages of next year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. WATCH: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets the fastest Nurburgring lap time by a production VW The GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever, turning up the GTI Clubsport's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to a hefty 239kW/420Nm, still sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto. VW claims the anniversary edition can dash from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, 0.1s down on the 221kW GTI Clubsport and 0.4s quicker than the standard 195kW GTI currently on sale in Australia. But, the biggest gains have been made under the skin and on the track. The revised chassis sees the Edition 50 sit 15mm lower than the standard GTI, with revised spring rates, steering and Dynamic Chassis Control systems. European buyers will also be able to option the GTI Performance Package which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, and adds 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres wrapped around lighter forged alloy wheels as well as stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. Exclusive trimmings include red Queenstown alloy wheels as standard; GTI 50 logos scattered inside and out; black-painted roof and mirrors; Black-to-Tornado Red side stripes; red seatbelts; exclusive seat upholstery combining cloth and synthetic velour; as well as a 'newly designed leather sports steering wheel'. The optional GTI Performance Package brings the aforementioned black-painted 'Warmenau' forged alloy wheels, and an Akrapovic titanium sports exhaust as pictured above. Volkswagen has confirmed five exterior colours for the GTI Edition 50 abroad, including two exclusive finishes for the 50th anniversary special. Pure White, Moonstone Grey and Grenadilla Black carryover from the standard palette, with Dark Moss Green and Tornado Red offered exclusively on the Edition 50. Tornado Red is a paint synonymous with high-performance Volkswagen vehicles since 1986. Numerous models have worn the distinctive paint colour over the decades, including the Mk2 Golf GTI 16V, the Mk3 Golf VR6 and the Mk7 Golf GTI TCR. Earlier this month, company race driver Benny Leuchter piloted a pre-production Edition 50 to a 7 minute 46.13 second lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest production Volkswagen model around the iconic 20.8km German circuit. It beat the 2022 Golf R 20 Years by over a second, the previous VW record holder with a 7 minute 47.31 second time – again with Mr Leuchter at the wheel – despite the R's extra 6kW of power and all-paw traction. For reference, the GTI Edition 50's 7:46:13 Nordschleife record is within striking distance of the 2023 Type R's 7:44:881 and 2019 Megane R.S. Trophy R's 7:45:39 times. The record holder for compact vehicles, however, is the Golf's cousin the Audi RS3 – which holds a 7:33:123 best time. Tell us in the comments if you want to see the GTI Edition 50 offered in Australia!
Top Gear
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever made
The VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever made Special edition celebrates 50 years of the Golf GTI and already has a 'Ring record to its name Skip 12 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 12 Meet the Golf GTI Edition 50. We already knew it was Volkswagen's fastest ever production car around the Nürburgring in the hands of, er, the extremely handy Benny Leuchter, and now we discover it's the most powerful production GTI in its 50-year history. So, let's have at those numbers. It gets a tuned version of VW's turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder EA888 petrol engine for 321bhp/310lb ft total outputs, up on the Golf GTI Clubsport's 296bhp/295lb ft and up even more on the standard Golf GTI's 261bhp/273lb ft. Advertisement - Page continues below Indeed, it's only slightly down on the all-wheel-drive Golf R's 328bhp, with which it shares the same torque figure. And it's already beaten that car around the 'Ring. All that power helps it see off the zero to 62mph sprint in five and a half seconds. Volkswagen has retuned the DCC adaptive dampers, adjusted the front differential lock and revised the steering, while the optional GTI Performance Package sees a tweaked suspension setup including 20 per cent stiffer springs, sitting 20mm lower than the GTI and 5mm lower the GTI Clubsport. There's also new shoes in the shape of lightweight 19in forged alloy wheels on semi-slick tyres – reportedly saving around 4kg per corner – plus an Akrapovič titanium exhaust that saves a further 11kg. Not bad for a summer shred. Looks the part too, with VW having given its 50-year anniversary special the glow up treatment in the form of a black roof, mirrors and exhaust pipes, plus GTI 50 decals on the mirrors and spoiler. Five colours are available, including Moss Green and Tornado Red, the latter worn by various Golf GTIs in the past. Advertisement - Page continues below No word on how many will be built, or how much it's going to cost, but expect a slight hike over the existing Golf GTI Clubsport's £43,215 starting price. Tempted? Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
The Advertiser
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI ever detailed
For the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf GTI's unveiling, the German automaker has cooked up the Edition 50, which features a few more spuds under the bonnet, a dash of styling changes, and a sprinkle of chassis upgrades. Based on the already uprated Clubsport, the Edition 50 boasts a revised 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that now delivers 239kW and 420Nm. It continues to drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The Edition 50 can reportedly complete the 0-100km/h dash in 5.5 seconds, or 0.1s faster than the Clubsport. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. For reference, the standard GTI makes 195kW/370Nm, while the Clubsport punts out 221kW/420Nm. The Edition 50's engine is just 6kW down on the latest all-wheel drive Golf R. The original 1976 Golf GTI had a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 81kW and 140Nm, and came fitted with a four-speed manual transmission. The extra power is matched to retuned steering and revised Dynamic Chassis Control settings. Compared to the regular eighth-generation Golf GTI, the Edition 50 sits 15mm lower to the ground. For those who want a few more frills, there's an optional GTI Performance pack, which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, has 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres, and stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. It also comes with 19-inch Warmenau forged alloy wheels that weigh just 8kg each – down 3kg on the standard 19-inch wheel – and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, which saves a further 11kg. The GTI Edition 50 is available in five exterior colours: three (Pure White, Moonstone Grey, and Grenadilla Black Metallic) of which are available on elsewhere, and two (Dark Moss Green Metallic and Tornado Red) that are exclusive to the Edition 50. Visual tweaks include a black roof, unique side sill trim, black wing mirrors and exhaust outlets, and a stripe along the bottom of the doors that fades from black to red. There are also 'GTI 50' logos to be found the steering wheel, rear wing, wing mirrors, and side step protectors. On the inside there are red seat belts, and sports front seats trimmed in faux velour with a check pattern and thin Racing Green stripe. As we learnt last week, the Edition 50 is the fastest Golf around the Nurburgring Nordschleife track with a lap time of 7 minutes 46.13 seconds in the hands of race driver Benny Leuchter. It beat the 7 minute 47.31 second time set by Mr Leuchter in an all-wheel drive 2022 Golf R. Production of the Edition 50 is set to start at the end of 2025, and the first customer vehicles won't be delivered until 2026. Pricing has yet to be announced, and Australian availability isn't confirmed. In a chat with CarExpert at the local launch of the new Mk8.5 Golf range, general manager for product at Volkswagen Australia, Arjun Nidigallu, said the German brand's local arm is actively looking into how the GTI Clubsport could fit into the local lineup, but noted, "There are some technical things with the GTI Clubsport – engine and suspension variations that we need to make sure we have clearances for the Australian market". MORE: Everything Volkswagen Golf Content originally sourced from: For the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf GTI's unveiling, the German automaker has cooked up the Edition 50, which features a few more spuds under the bonnet, a dash of styling changes, and a sprinkle of chassis upgrades. Based on the already uprated Clubsport, the Edition 50 boasts a revised 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that now delivers 239kW and 420Nm. It continues to drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The Edition 50 can reportedly complete the 0-100km/h dash in 5.5 seconds, or 0.1s faster than the Clubsport. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. For reference, the standard GTI makes 195kW/370Nm, while the Clubsport punts out 221kW/420Nm. The Edition 50's engine is just 6kW down on the latest all-wheel drive Golf R. The original 1976 Golf GTI had a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 81kW and 140Nm, and came fitted with a four-speed manual transmission. The extra power is matched to retuned steering and revised Dynamic Chassis Control settings. Compared to the regular eighth-generation Golf GTI, the Edition 50 sits 15mm lower to the ground. For those who want a few more frills, there's an optional GTI Performance pack, which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, has 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres, and stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. It also comes with 19-inch Warmenau forged alloy wheels that weigh just 8kg each – down 3kg on the standard 19-inch wheel – and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, which saves a further 11kg. The GTI Edition 50 is available in five exterior colours: three (Pure White, Moonstone Grey, and Grenadilla Black Metallic) of which are available on elsewhere, and two (Dark Moss Green Metallic and Tornado Red) that are exclusive to the Edition 50. Visual tweaks include a black roof, unique side sill trim, black wing mirrors and exhaust outlets, and a stripe along the bottom of the doors that fades from black to red. There are also 'GTI 50' logos to be found the steering wheel, rear wing, wing mirrors, and side step protectors. On the inside there are red seat belts, and sports front seats trimmed in faux velour with a check pattern and thin Racing Green stripe. As we learnt last week, the Edition 50 is the fastest Golf around the Nurburgring Nordschleife track with a lap time of 7 minutes 46.13 seconds in the hands of race driver Benny Leuchter. It beat the 7 minute 47.31 second time set by Mr Leuchter in an all-wheel drive 2022 Golf R. Production of the Edition 50 is set to start at the end of 2025, and the first customer vehicles won't be delivered until 2026. Pricing has yet to be announced, and Australian availability isn't confirmed. In a chat with CarExpert at the local launch of the new Mk8.5 Golf range, general manager for product at Volkswagen Australia, Arjun Nidigallu, said the German brand's local arm is actively looking into how the GTI Clubsport could fit into the local lineup, but noted, "There are some technical things with the GTI Clubsport – engine and suspension variations that we need to make sure we have clearances for the Australian market". MORE: Everything Volkswagen Golf Content originally sourced from: For the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf GTI's unveiling, the German automaker has cooked up the Edition 50, which features a few more spuds under the bonnet, a dash of styling changes, and a sprinkle of chassis upgrades. Based on the already uprated Clubsport, the Edition 50 boasts a revised 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that now delivers 239kW and 420Nm. It continues to drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The Edition 50 can reportedly complete the 0-100km/h dash in 5.5 seconds, or 0.1s faster than the Clubsport. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. For reference, the standard GTI makes 195kW/370Nm, while the Clubsport punts out 221kW/420Nm. The Edition 50's engine is just 6kW down on the latest all-wheel drive Golf R. The original 1976 Golf GTI had a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 81kW and 140Nm, and came fitted with a four-speed manual transmission. The extra power is matched to retuned steering and revised Dynamic Chassis Control settings. Compared to the regular eighth-generation Golf GTI, the Edition 50 sits 15mm lower to the ground. For those who want a few more frills, there's an optional GTI Performance pack, which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, has 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres, and stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. It also comes with 19-inch Warmenau forged alloy wheels that weigh just 8kg each – down 3kg on the standard 19-inch wheel – and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, which saves a further 11kg. The GTI Edition 50 is available in five exterior colours: three (Pure White, Moonstone Grey, and Grenadilla Black Metallic) of which are available on elsewhere, and two (Dark Moss Green Metallic and Tornado Red) that are exclusive to the Edition 50. Visual tweaks include a black roof, unique side sill trim, black wing mirrors and exhaust outlets, and a stripe along the bottom of the doors that fades from black to red. There are also 'GTI 50' logos to be found the steering wheel, rear wing, wing mirrors, and side step protectors. On the inside there are red seat belts, and sports front seats trimmed in faux velour with a check pattern and thin Racing Green stripe. As we learnt last week, the Edition 50 is the fastest Golf around the Nurburgring Nordschleife track with a lap time of 7 minutes 46.13 seconds in the hands of race driver Benny Leuchter. It beat the 7 minute 47.31 second time set by Mr Leuchter in an all-wheel drive 2022 Golf R. Production of the Edition 50 is set to start at the end of 2025, and the first customer vehicles won't be delivered until 2026. Pricing has yet to be announced, and Australian availability isn't confirmed. In a chat with CarExpert at the local launch of the new Mk8.5 Golf range, general manager for product at Volkswagen Australia, Arjun Nidigallu, said the German brand's local arm is actively looking into how the GTI Clubsport could fit into the local lineup, but noted, "There are some technical things with the GTI Clubsport – engine and suspension variations that we need to make sure we have clearances for the Australian market". MORE: Everything Volkswagen Golf Content originally sourced from: For the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf GTI's unveiling, the German automaker has cooked up the Edition 50, which features a few more spuds under the bonnet, a dash of styling changes, and a sprinkle of chassis upgrades. Based on the already uprated Clubsport, the Edition 50 boasts a revised 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that now delivers 239kW and 420Nm. It continues to drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The Edition 50 can reportedly complete the 0-100km/h dash in 5.5 seconds, or 0.1s faster than the Clubsport. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. For reference, the standard GTI makes 195kW/370Nm, while the Clubsport punts out 221kW/420Nm. The Edition 50's engine is just 6kW down on the latest all-wheel drive Golf R. The original 1976 Golf GTI had a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 81kW and 140Nm, and came fitted with a four-speed manual transmission. The extra power is matched to retuned steering and revised Dynamic Chassis Control settings. Compared to the regular eighth-generation Golf GTI, the Edition 50 sits 15mm lower to the ground. For those who want a few more frills, there's an optional GTI Performance pack, which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, has 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres, and stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. It also comes with 19-inch Warmenau forged alloy wheels that weigh just 8kg each – down 3kg on the standard 19-inch wheel – and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, which saves a further 11kg. The GTI Edition 50 is available in five exterior colours: three (Pure White, Moonstone Grey, and Grenadilla Black Metallic) of which are available on elsewhere, and two (Dark Moss Green Metallic and Tornado Red) that are exclusive to the Edition 50. Visual tweaks include a black roof, unique side sill trim, black wing mirrors and exhaust outlets, and a stripe along the bottom of the doors that fades from black to red. There are also 'GTI 50' logos to be found the steering wheel, rear wing, wing mirrors, and side step protectors. On the inside there are red seat belts, and sports front seats trimmed in faux velour with a check pattern and thin Racing Green stripe. As we learnt last week, the Edition 50 is the fastest Golf around the Nurburgring Nordschleife track with a lap time of 7 minutes 46.13 seconds in the hands of race driver Benny Leuchter. It beat the 7 minute 47.31 second time set by Mr Leuchter in an all-wheel drive 2022 Golf R. Production of the Edition 50 is set to start at the end of 2025, and the first customer vehicles won't be delivered until 2026. Pricing has yet to be announced, and Australian availability isn't confirmed. In a chat with CarExpert at the local launch of the new Mk8.5 Golf range, general manager for product at Volkswagen Australia, Arjun Nidigallu, said the German brand's local arm is actively looking into how the GTI Clubsport could fit into the local lineup, but noted, "There are some technical things with the GTI Clubsport – engine and suspension variations that we need to make sure we have clearances for the Australian market". MORE: Everything Volkswagen Golf Content originally sourced from:
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22-06-2025
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI detailed
For the 50th anniversary the Volkswagen Golf GTI's unveiling, the automaker has cooked up the Edition 50, which features a few more spuds under the bonnet, a dash of styling changes, and a sprinkle of chassis upgrades. Based on the already uprated Clubsport edition, the Edition 50 boasts a revised 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that now delivers 239kW and 420Nm. It continues to drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission. The Edition 50 can reportedly complete the 0-100km/h dash in 5.5 seconds, or 0.1s faster than the Clubsport. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. For reference, the standard GTI makes 195kW/370Nm, while the Clubsport punts out 221kW/420Nm. The Edition 50's engine is also 4kW more powerful than the one fitted to the all-wheel drive Golf R. The original 1976 Golf GTI had a 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine making 81kW and 140Nm, and came fitted with a four-speed manual transmission. The extra power is matched to retuned steering and revised Dynamic Chassis Control settings. Compared to the regular eighth-generation Golf GTI, the Edition 50 sits 15mm lower to the ground. For those who want a few more frills, there's an optional GTI Performance pack, which lowers the ride height by a further 5mm, has 235mm Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres, and stiffer springs for better response and reduced pitching and rolling. It also comes with 19-inch Warmenau forged alloy wheels that weigh just 8kg each — down 3kg on the 19-inch standard wheel — and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, which saves a further 11kg. The GTI Edition 50 is available in five exterior colours: three (Pure White, Moonstone Grey, and Grenadilla Black Metallic) which are available on elsewhere, and two (Dark Moss Green Metallic, and Tornado Red) that are exclusive to the Edition 50. Visual tweaks include a black roof, unique side sill trim, black wing mirrors and exhaust tips, and a stripe along the bottom of the doors that fades from black to red. There's also 'GTI 50' logos to be found the steering wheel, rear wing, wing mirrors, and side step protectors. On the inside there are red seat belts, and sports front seats trimmed in faux velour with a check pattern and thin Racing Green stripe. As we learnt last week, the Edition 50 is the fastest Golf around the Nurburgring Nordschleife track with a time of 7 minutes 46.13 seconds in the hands of race driver Benny Leuchter. It beat the 7 minute 47.31 second time set by Mr Leuchter in an all-wheel drive 2022 Golf R. Production of the Edition 50 is set to start at the end of 2025, and the first customer vehicles won't be delivered until 2026. Pricing has yet to be announced, and Australian availability isn't confirmed. In a chat with CarExpert at the local launch of the new Mk8.5 Golf range, general manager for product at Volkswagen Australia, Arjun Nidigallu, said the German brand's local arm is actively looking into how the GTI Clubsport could fit into the local lineup, but noted, 'There are some technical things with the GTI Clubsport – engine and suspension variations that we need to make sure we have clearances for the Australian market'.
