1987
Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTI 16v
The 16-valve Golf GTI raised the hot-hatch game by adding a twin-cam cylinder head to the proven 1.8-litre block. With 139 hp and a 210 km/h top speed, it was the fastest production Volkswagen of its day and the definitive expression of the hot hatch formula.
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Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.8L DOHC Inline-4 (PL) |
| Displacement | 1,781 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 168 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 9.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 7.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h |
| Length | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,665 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm |
| Curb Weight | 930 kg |
| MSRP Range | 25,500 DM (1987 Germany) |