Is GTI Clubsport worth it?
Verdict. The new Golf GTI Clubsport offers an impressive list of upgrades that will appeal to driving enthusiasts, and for not that much more money than the regular GTI. The Clubsport S is the ultimate expression of the legendary Golf GTI. The front-wheel-drive car’s 2. TSI engine packs 310 PS, enabling a blistering 7m 49. Nürburgring Nordschleife back in May. The Golf GTI Clubsport S is focused on outright performance.The new Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 50 is limited to a top speed of 168 mph, and will be a limited run production model.The GTI is a livelier and more fun to chuck into a tight corner, being front-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive Golf R, on the other hand, is more planted and delivers its power with precision, giving you more confidence around bends. Another factor petrolheads like to consider is the acceleration of these cars.Like the ‘standard’ Golf GTI, the Clubsport is powered by a 2. But whereas the standard car makes do with 265hp, the Clubsport ups the ante to a nice, round 300hp. And these days, both cars come with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.
Is the Clubsport good for daily driving?
Despite being the track-ready version, the Golf GTI Clubsport is extremely suitable for daily use. You get a surprisingly big (like it’s actually massive) 380-liter boot, proper rear seats that fit someone over the age of 10, and a cabin that’s so solidly built that it’s comfortable for long drives. Mk7 VW Golf GTI Clubsport S The Clubsport S is one of the rarest VW Golfs in the world. Just 400 were made for sale globally and 47 were sold locally (we’ll bet there are far fewer now than when introduced). A three-door body and decals on the lower body make the S variant easy to spot from the sea of other Mk7s.To further improve the hot braking performance, the Golf GTI Clubsport S also leaves the factory with special brake pads on the front and rear axles. Interior specifications. Each of the 400 Golf GTI Clubsport S cars made will have its production number (001/400 to 400/400) on the centre console in the front.Porsche did not openly advertise this model, and as such it became something of an ‘insider’ car; just 16 examples of the 996 GT2 MkII Clubsports were built, making it the rarest GT2 model produced.