If rumours from a very wide web are to be believed, the upcoming Mk7 Golf might be joined by a limited, lightweight performance version of the GTI. The carbon fibre and aluminium constructed 'carbon Golf GTI' was partly idealised as a tribute to the original GTI.
The front bulkhead, windscreen surrounds and floor panels will be constructed from lightweight aluminium while the roof and bonnet will be machined from hi-tech carbon fibre. The use of these materials and advanced engineering methods trims the Carbon GTI's weight by up to 200kg.
Power will come from a 222bhp turbo-charged 2.0-litre engine similar to the one in the upcoming Mk7 Golf GTI. The lighter body will improve the century sprint timing to under six seconds. Production will be limited, with a possible launch in 2014 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Golf.
The front bulkhead, windscreen surrounds and floor panels will be constructed from lightweight aluminium while the roof and bonnet will be machined from hi-tech carbon fibre. The use of these materials and advanced engineering methods trims the Carbon GTI's weight by up to 200kg.
Power will come from a 222bhp turbo-charged 2.0-litre engine similar to the one in the upcoming Mk7 Golf GTI. The lighter body will improve the century sprint timing to under six seconds. Production will be limited, with a possible launch in 2014 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Golf.
