2019 VW Golf GTI TCR starts at €38,058

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It is basically a race car toned down for road use

Volkswagen is kicking off sales for the new Golf GTI TCR. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Coming as a road-legal version of the full-blown Golf GTI TCR race car, the meanest Golf GTI there is outputs 213 kW (290 PS, 285 hp) sent through a seven-speed dual clutch DSG gearbox.

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It needs just 5.6 seconds to reach the 100 km/h mark from a standstill, while top speed can be set at either 250 km/h or 260 km/h, depending on whether the Autobahn is or isn’t a part of your daily commute route.

On the tech side, the Golf GTI TCR is fitted with the likes of Front Assist, Active Info Display and LED headlights.

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Mechanically speaking, VW engineers fitted the very-hot-hatch with a front-axle diff lock, perforated brake disks, sport seats and a steering wheel wrapped in perforated leather at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions.

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18-inch wheels are part of the standard gear list, together with a front splitter, roof spoiler and rear diffuser. Additionally, customers can specify carbon side mirror casings, a roof painted black, and 19-inch alloys.

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