It was in the year 1976 when the Volkswagen Golf GTI made its debut and to celebrate 45 years of the GTI moniker, Volkswagen has unveiled the Golf 8 Clubsport 45 special edition.
Based on the yet-to-be-launched Volkswagen Golf 8, the new Golf 8 Clubsport 45 sots between the GTI and R models and it is slated to go on sale in the UK in April.
On the outside, the new Clubsport 45 is bolstered with unique features such as a gloss black rear spoiler that matches the black roof and wing mirrors. There are ’45’ edition decals and exclusive 19-inch ‘Scottsdale’ wheels finished in black pus a stripe around the rim.
The UK-spec comes standard with Akrapovic exhaust as well as the removal of the electronic top speed restriction.
Its power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 221 kW and 400 Nm plus a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the front axle.
According to reports, the Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI Clubsport 45, as well as the Clubsport, are unlikely to reach our shores. However, the Golf 8 GTI and R models are slated to reach our market soon.
Source: VW