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Volkswagen Golf GTI BBS Concept (2021, eighth generation) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI BBS Concept has 19-in wheels, lowered suspension, stripes, and a Borla exhaust.
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Volkswagen Golf R estate (2021, Mark VIII) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf R estate is 0.2s slower to 100km/h, but is so much more practical than the hatch.
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Remember when Volkswagen put a W12 in the Golf GTI?
Yep, they did for a concept car for the VW sponsored Worthersee festival in 2007. And it’s no regular FWD GTI with W12 either.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650 concept (2007, Mark V) photos
The 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650 concept had W12 from the Bentley Continental mount midship, and a 160mm (6.3-in) wider body.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 (2021, Mark VIII) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 has 19-in black and red wheels, removed speed limiter, and 45 branding.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs R: Differences & changes compared
The Mark VIII Volkswagen Golf GTI and R are the brand’s flagship performance cars. See how they differ in this side by side comparison.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf R: New torque vectoring, optional manual
The new Mark VIII Volkswagen Golf R is available with a 7-speed DCT or a 6-speed manual, but the stick is only for the US and Canada.
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Volkswagen Golf R near production prototype (2021, Mark VIII) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf R near production prototype has a 2L turbo I4 with 235kW (315hp) and 420Nm (310 lb-ft), 7-speed DCT, AWD, and 0-100km/h in 4.7s.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport: Power increased to 221kW (296hp)
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has almost Golf R levels of power and improved looks, but is still FWD.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport prototype (2021, eighth generation) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport prototype previews a new variant with race track inspired looks, including 18-in wheels and two level rear spoiler.