Baptism in the Green Hell for the Golf GTI Clubsport

The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, a one-of-a-kind model running on the new E20 fuel, will participate in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

On Friday, May 31st, at 4:30 p.m., Volkswagen will unveil the GTI Clubsport, the most powerful front-wheel-drive Golf model in front of thousands of spectators attending the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. It is distinguished from the standard GTI by a completely redesigned front end, LED Plus standard headlights, and a luminous Volkswagen badge on the hood. At the rear, a wide roof spoiler and LED rear lights complete the sporty look.

To properly celebrate this launch, but especially the 50th anniversary of the Golf, a very special GTI Clubsport will take the start of the famous endurance race. This unique Golf GTI Clubsport 24h is powered by a 348 hp 2.0-liter turbo engine fueled by a new bioethanol, the high-tech E20 fuel, developed by Shell. It ensures a reduction of CO2 emissions by 35 to 40% from well to wheel because it contains, beyond 20% bioethanol, 40% renewable components from residual materials and waste. It will carry up to 100 liters in its tank at each pit stop before heading onto the Nordschleife at over 270 km/h. The

The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h will certainly attract the attention of the 2,000,000 spectators expected around the circuit with its sophisticated aerodynamic silhouette and its special camouflage, previously reserved for the disguised examples of the series GTI Clubsport.

Sporting tribute to 50 years of Golf

Before the main race, three examples of the legendary first-generation GTI will showcase during the ADAC 24h Classic vintage car race. The three cars will line up on the starting grid sporting the colors of KWL Motorsport, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. 45 years of team KWL and 50 years of Golf—these twin anniversaries promise a spectacular show on the track. The team will enter a 1981 GTI 16S Oettinger (Group 4), developing 208 hp, as well as a 1978 GTI Kamei (Group 2) with 183 hp. The third historic model to race is a 1980 GTI with 184 hp, competing in Group 2, sporting the classic GTI camouflage with the “50 Years of Golf” logo.