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VW apprentices create Golf GTI Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen tasks its up-and-coming technicians to conjure up a youth-focused Golf GTIWhat would a VW Golf GTI look like if a dozen 18 to 22-year-olds were let loose on it? Well, a lot like this, actually.
Pictured alongside is the Golf GTI Wolfsburg Edition, and it's the handiwork of 12 apprentices – four women and eight men – who were given the brief of creating a hot-hatch that would resonate with the youth of today.
The result is a pumped-up yet not overtly lairy tearaway that has the wherewithal – at least on paper – to embarrass a Golf R.
For starters, the 2.0-litre TFSI engine has been uprated to put out a beefy 280kW and 470Nm, but, unlike the Golf R, all this grunt is channelled to the tarmac via a six-speed DSG transmission to the front wheels only.
Stopping power has been uprated accordingly, with massive carbon-ceramic discs on all four corners (sourced from an Audi R8 for the front, and an RS6 for the rear).
Although the team that put it together isn't backed by years of experience, the end result is well crafted and, for the most part, tastefully done.
Among the obvious mods in the engine bay are a carbon air box and hand-welded stainless steel exhaust system with vacuum valve control to regulate the engine note.
The Absolute Red paintwork is contrasted by black racing stripes, with those on the flanks featuring a cutout depicting some of the landmarks of the Wolfsburg skyline. Other visual/dynamic upgrades include black 12-spoke rims, a prominent front splitter, side skirts and a rear diffuser.
Inside, there's more Wolfsburg skyline motifs on the door trims, and similar emblems also appear on the steering wheel (and the alloy wheels).
The red and black theme extends to the Recaro bucket seats and rear bench with tartan trim inserts. There are also red highlights on steering wheel, gearlever, floor mats and dashboard.
Given its target audience, it's no surprise the standard audio has also been ditched in favour of a 2170W sound system featuring a monobloc amplifier with integrated LED lighting and a subwoofer, both located in the boot alongside a Playstation and 24-inch LED TV.
The end result is pretty tasty, but unfortunately there are no plans for even a low-volume production run.
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Written byGautam Sharma
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