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• Volkswagen revealed a hotter Clubsport version of its upcoming GTI.
• Clubsport will not be available in South Africa.
• The first Clubsport hit the market in 2016.
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While Volkswagen’s new Golf 8 GTI is on its way to South Africa, news of a Clubsport model appeared on the internet.
Powered by a 221kW version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that runs in the upcoming GTI, the Clubsport is the most powerful model in the new GTI family. The torque is 400 Nm.
This family of vehicles is made up of the GTI (180kW), the GTE and the GTD (147kW).
The Clubsport first appeared in 2016, on the Golf 7.5 GTI, as part of the Golf’s 40th anniversary celebrations. Six years later, a new version was shown, but sadly, it won’t make it to South Africa.
Clubsport in nature
Volkswagen says the new Clubsport has been perfected for the race track. The front bumper appears almost open, with the honeycomb grille as a typical GTI design feature. Larger aerodynamic wings offer resistance to headwinds.
The two-part spoiler at the rear has been specifically designed and reserved for the Clubsport, but the entirety of the car’s aerodynamics has been done to reduce downforce significantly. 18-inch alloy wheels are a standard kit on this hot hatch.
A special diffuser, a body lowered by 10 millimeters and wider side steps also enhance the overall sporty impression. Another novelty: the oval tailpipes replace the round version of the sports exhaust system, with an tailpipe located to the left and right of the bodywork.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (NewsPress)
Engine power
With the code name EA888, this engine is no stranger to Volkswagen and its products. Tuned to deliver 221kW and 400Nm, it is also equipped with VW’s new Vehicle Dynamics Manager (VDM). VDM tightly integrates the control of the electronic differential locks (XDS) and the lateral dynamics components of the optional adaptive chassis control DCC.
On the new Golf GTI Clubsport, however, the standard electromechanical front axle locking differential is now included in the VDM network for the first time. “
Karsten Schebsdat, head of driving dynamics, steering and control systems at Volkswagen, says: The networking of all driving dynamics systems means that the new Golf GTI Clubsport is handled even more neutrally and precisely than the classic. Golf GTI. For the legendary Nordschleife track, we have also programmed a new Nürburgring profile, which specifically tailors the undercarriage components on the new Golf GTI Clubsport to this race track. “
Power is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG).
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (NewsPress)
Compiled by: Charlen Raymond
