Volkswagen celebrates 45 years of the iconic Golf GTI with new special edition

The VW Golf GTI Clubsport 45 becomes the fastest Golf variant on sale in the international markets right now.

What better way to celebrate 45 years of the iconic hot hatch than to boost their fastest iteration yet. Volkswagen took the Golf GTI Clubsport the quickest and most powerful production Golf GTI in the current eighth-generation line-up, with its 5.6-second sprint to 62 mph, 300bhp and 400Nm and removed the speed limiter to open up a top speed of 267kmph. VW also adds an Akrapovic titanium sports exhaust system to the car which not just makes the Golf Clubsport 45 sound even better, it also saves weight and improves exhaust flow. The already sporty aesthetic of the GTI Clubsport is given a bit more oomph with a set of 19-inch alloy wheels finished in high-gloss black. The car’s special status is further marked by ‘45’ lettering on the side sill panels and it also gets a metallic black finish to the door mirror covers and upper part of the spoiler. Inside, GTI lettering appears on the backrests of the front sports seats, while the ‘45’ emblem features in the centre spoke of the steering wheel a constant reminder to the driver that they are driving a part of hot hatchback history. Artvelours fabric in the door panels and a leatherette arm support add further sporting luxury to the interior of the model.