VW celebrates GTI anniversary with 232-hp Edition 35

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VW celebrates GTI anniversary with 232-hp Edition 35



The Volkswagen GTI is the king of the hot hatches. Sure, there are more powerful, better-driving cars in the segment, but Volkswagen's hot Golf  kicked off this niche of flingable sport compacts back in the mid-1970s, and it's quickly grown to become one of our favorite vehicle classes. When it comes to fun per dollar, you just can't beat a hot hatch.

To celebrate the 35th birthday of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen has created this, the 35 Edition, which goes on sale in Germany this week. Visually, the 35 Edition is set apart by a unique front bumper, special wheels, and '35' badging on the door sills and seats. The most important upgrade, however, is the substantial boost in power over the normal GTI ? 25 horsepower ? for a grand total of 235 hp.

Volkswagen hasn't said a word about availability here in the United States just yet, but we're keeping our fingers crossed. The Golf GTI 35 Edition makes its official debut at the infamous GTI Meet in W?rthersee, Germany, on June 1st. Follow the jump for VW's (translated) press release.


Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/10/vw-celebrates-gti-anniversary-with-232-hp-edition-35/

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