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VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES 'GTI CUP' SERIESProduction-based GTI racing to begin in 2008
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that it will operate a production- based GTI Cup spec racing series beginning in 2008, offering aspiring young racers an affordable entry into professional motorsports. The new series will be sanctioned by Sports Car Club of America.
'Volkswagen as an automotive manufacturer is represented around the globe, and we have a strong history in motorsports, including successful spec racing Cup programs in more than 10 countries,' said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen. 'The GTI Cup in America will underscore Volkswagen's competitive spirit and the inspiration we take from racing into the building of our vehicles.'
While the GTI Cup racer will be optimized for track performance and safety, the heart of the GTI remains the street version's high-tech, 200-horsepower 2.0T four-cylinder engine that produces 207 ft.-lbs. of torque. Fitted with its automated manual DSG® transmission, electro-mechanical power rack-and-pinion steering system, and advanced multi-link fully independent sports-tuned rear suspension, the production vehicle is an extremely capable car for the track.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.Source - Volkswagen
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that it will operate a production- based GTI Cup spec racing series beginning in 2008, offering aspiring young racers an affordable entry into professional motorsports. The new series will be sanctioned by Sports Car Club of America.
'Volkswagen as an automotive manufacturer is represented around the globe, and we have a strong history in motorsports, including successful spec racing Cup programs in more than 10 countries,' said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen. 'The GTI Cup in America will underscore Volkswagen's competitive spirit and the inspiration we take from racing into the building of our vehicles.'
While the GTI Cup racer will be optimized for track performance and safety, the heart of the GTI remains the street version's high-tech, 200-horsepower 2.0T four-cylinder engine that produces 207 ft.-lbs. of torque. Fitted with its automated manual DSG® transmission, electro-mechanical power rack-and-pinion steering system, and advanced multi-link fully independent sports-tuned rear suspension, the production vehicle is an extremely capable car for the track.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.Source - Volkswagen
2008 Volkswagen GTI Cup Racer |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTI Cup Racer |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Introduced At | 2007 Chicago |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | O |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 2.00 L | 122 cu in. | 1999.6 cc. |
| Horsepower | 200.00 HP (147.2 KW) |
| Torque | 207.00 Ft-Lbs (280.7 NM) |
| HP / Liter | 100.0 BHP / Liter |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | DSG |
| Dimensions | |
| Standard Payload | 0.00 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 165.801 in | 4211.3 mm. |
| Width | 69.301 in | 1760.2 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 101.501 in | 2578.1 mm. |
| Front Track | 60.401 in | 1534.2 mm. |
| Rear Track | 59.701 in | 1516.4 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : McPherson strut with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar, track-stabilisating steering roll radius Rear : Advanced multi-link fully independent sports-tuned rear suspension |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion | |
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