Golf GTI Clubsport S, the fastest front-wheel drive Nurburgring
The Green Hell, the Nürburgring, is adorned with a new record in which for the first time over 300 hp and a world record in front-wheel drive. The champion of this feat is the compact S Clubsport 2016 Golf GTI Volkswagen has passed the line with a time of 7 minutes 49 seconds and 21 tenths of a second that make it the fastest in its class with front-wheel drive and liken it to the sports 10 years ago such as the Porsche 911 Carrera S, the BMW M3 CSL, the Ferrari F430 or Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
The Ringmeister, which in German means master circuit has thus advanced to the last champions of this record: the Honda Civic Type R with a time of 7 minutes 50 seconds and 63 tenths to Renault Mégane RS 275 Trophy-R (7 minutes 54 seconds and 36/10) and also the Seat Leon Cupra ST whose time was 7 minutes and 58 seconds. Good brand to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the GTI Golg saga!
The pilot in charge of crossing the finish line in record time has been the German Benny Leuchter, who explains that first touched the wheel of the car a year ago and "immediately felt it had a great potential." "The basic configuration was very good to begin with. We knew we had a good pace to be the fastest. The goal was to surpass the record of Honda, "said Leuchter that leads behind almost 1,000 laps Nurburgring.
Volkswagen, to enter the history of Nürburgring, has had to incorporate a more powerful version of the 2.0 TSI engine which allowed the pilot to reach 310 hp and overcome the 290 horses of normal Clubsport version and 300 horses Golf A. Unlike the latter, the Golf GTI S Clubsport 4-cylinder turbo 2 liter engine available and no front-wheel drive.
The German brand also lightened regardless of insulating body and the rear seats which meant lower weight up to 1,285 kilos. Tuned chassis with a newer version, improved brakes, aluminum arms included suspensions, a new calibration and used for alloy wheels 19''neumáticos Pretoria Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, causing greater adherence
The Clubsport S is a limited series of 400 units, of which 100 are reserved for Germany, available only with manual gearbox six relations. It is also only available in three color variables MkI Golf GTI: Red Tornado Red, white and black Pure White Deep Black Pearl Effect.
"I had to push like hell," said the German. Leuchter further clarifies that feels about the track but not afraid. Or the green hell or the car. "The car is very good to drive and easy to control in situations where normally you think you will lose power," said lamp (translation of his name in English)
The Ringmeister, which in German means master circuit has thus advanced to the last champions of this record: the Honda Civic Type R with a time of 7 minutes 50 seconds and 63 tenths to Renault Mégane RS 275 Trophy-R (7 minutes 54 seconds and 36/10) and also the Seat Leon Cupra ST whose time was 7 minutes and 58 seconds. Good brand to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the GTI Golg saga!
The pilot in charge of crossing the finish line in record time has been the German Benny Leuchter, who explains that first touched the wheel of the car a year ago and "immediately felt it had a great potential." "The basic configuration was very good to begin with. We knew we had a good pace to be the fastest. The goal was to surpass the record of Honda, "said Leuchter that leads behind almost 1,000 laps Nurburgring.
Volkswagen, to enter the history of Nürburgring, has had to incorporate a more powerful version of the 2.0 TSI engine which allowed the pilot to reach 310 hp and overcome the 290 horses of normal Clubsport version and 300 horses Golf A. Unlike the latter, the Golf GTI S Clubsport 4-cylinder turbo 2 liter engine available and no front-wheel drive.
The German brand also lightened regardless of insulating body and the rear seats which meant lower weight up to 1,285 kilos. Tuned chassis with a newer version, improved brakes, aluminum arms included suspensions, a new calibration and used for alloy wheels 19''neumáticos Pretoria Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, causing greater adherence
"I had to push like hell," said the German. Leuchter further clarifies that feels about the track but not afraid. Or the green hell or the car. "The car is very good to drive and easy to control in situations where normally you think you will lose power," said lamp (translation of his name in English)
