50 years of Golf
The Golf is the most successful model in Volkswagen’s history. st place G ol f I : 6. 9 m ill io n G ol f I I: 6. 3 m ill io n G ol f I II: 4. 8 m ill io n G ol f I V: 4. 9 m ill io n G ol f V : 3. 4 m ill io n G ol f V I: 3. 6 m ill io n G ol f V II: 6. 3 m ill io n G ol f V III : by 2 02 3 1. 0 m ill io n O ve r 37 m ill io n G ol f i n 50 y ea rs : m ill im et re s le ng th G ol f V III 4, 28 4 m ill im et re s le ng th G ol f 19 74 3 , 7 0 5 years 35 The Golf I is being built from 1974 to 2009, lastly as the Citi Golf in South Africa. 21,517,415Golf : On 26 June 2002, the Golf overtakes production of the Beetle drive variants Golf 1974 2 9 Golf 2024 1976 one million Golf 1982 five million Golf 1988 ten million Golf 1990 one million GTI 1991 331,848 units: Golf Convertible is the most-built convertible in the world. 1994 15 million Golf 2000 20 million Golf 2007 25 million Golf 2013 30 million Golf 2018 The Golf is the most-built model at the main plant in Wolfsburg. Compared to the current Golf, only a moderate amount of cable material is needed for the electrical system in the Golf I. 2,000200 metres Golf I metres Golf VIII 1 22 | 23 50 J ah re G ol f M ot or sp or tl eg en de n Volkswagen took part in the German Rally Championship for the first time in 1977. The Golf I GTI in a black-and-white zebra look was driven by Jochi Kleint. Just a year later, Volkswagen took part in the German Rally Championship for the first time. The Golf GTI was homologated in Group 1, and behind the wheel in 1977 was Jochi Kleint, a rally driver and also the first Volkswagen factory driver. Parallel to the GTI, the first Volkswagen naturally-aspirated diesel engine also made its debut in the Golf I. The vehicles were upgraded for use in international rallying, and in 1978 the time had come: Jochi Kleint and Andreas Hänsch took part in the Monte Carlo Rally with a turbocharged diesel Golf. The Golf fought through the winter conditions and occupied a sensational 13th place.
Volkswagen and Autostadt at the Edelweiß-Bergpreis hill climb race: historic Golf and Scirocco in the spotlight
Volkswagen Classic is taking two Golf motorsport legends to the hill climb raceAutostadt will present a legendary Scirocco and Rally Beetle
Volkswagen Classic and the Autostadt in Wolfsburg are turning the spotlight on two milestones in automotive history at the International Edelweiß-Bergpreis Rossfeld Berchtesgaden. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf and the Scirocco, the two teams will have several outstanding models from these iconic product lines on the starting line. The historic hill climb race will be held on 28 and 29 September 2024, featuring classic motorsport action in the heart of the Alps.
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Golf this year and will have two very special classic models on the starting line to mark the anniversary: the Golf I GTI Group 4 ‘Pierburg’ and the Golf II GTI Group A ‘World Champion’. Both vehicles will be driven by motorsport professional and Volkswagen test driver Benny Leuchter. The Autostadt team is bringing the legendary VW Scirocco Group 2 by Oettinger to Berchtesgaden, together with a rare 139 PS Rally Beetle 1302.
The Golf I GTI Group 4 ‘Pierburg’The original Golf GTI ‘Pierburg’ – named after the main sponsor – was equipped with a modified GTI engine with a two-valve head. In 1980, the driver team of Per Eklund and Hans Sylvan achieved countless top rally results in Group 2 with this Golf GTI. Starting from the second race in the 1981 German Rally Championship, a 16V cylinder head from Oettinger compliant with the Group 4 regulations could be used. This Oettinger cylinder head is equipped on the GTI “Pierburg”. The car used in the hill climb race was rebuilt true to the original with a body in white in 2011. It made its first successful rally appearance in San Marino the same year with its legendary original crew of Per Eklund and Hans Sylvan.
North American region
The Golf R and GTI as well as the Arteonhelp sharpen the brand image. Volkswagen has created more than 4,000 jobs at its Chattanooga facilities. In addition, hundreds of experts are driving research in nationwide technology centers for batteries, software, design and materials research. The brand is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
The new Golf GTI and Golf GTI Clubsport
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The new Golf R and Golf R Variant
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New sporty models now available: Volkswagen starts pre-sales of Golf GTI Clubsport and Golf R models
The front-wheel drive Golf GTI Clubsport is the most powerful GTI with an output of 221 kW (300 PS) and an electronically controlled front differential lock The Golf R and Golf R Variant have 4MOTION all-wheel drive, R-Performance torque vectoring and an output of 245 kW (333 PS) The spacious Golf R Variant offers a luggage compartment volume of 1,642 litresThe exclusive Golf R Black Edition special model comes in dark design as standard and offers functions such as a GPS lap timer and an accelerometer
The sportiest Golf models from Volkswagen can now be ordered in a new look and with a host of additional features. Customers can choose between the front-wheel drive Golf GTI Clubsport and three all-wheel drive versions: the classic Golf R, the spacious Golf R Variant and the exclusive Golf R Black Edition special model. All four models offer the perfect mix of extreme sportiness, comfort and everyday usability. The Golf GTI Clubsport is available from 48,075 euros in Germany and the Golf R from 53,795 euros. The Golf R Variant can be configured and ordered from 55,065 euros. Prices for the exclusive Golf R Black Edition, which is completely in black, start from 58,440 euros.
Golf icons, shows and community: countdown to the GTI fan festival in Wolfsburg with a host of highlights
“I am particularly pleased that we will be holding the first large GTI meet in a new format in Wolfsburg exactly 50 years after the first Golf left the assembly line in Wolfsburg. GTI community, Golf and Wolfsburg – the perfect fit!”
A party created for fans and by fans. For three days, the area around the Volkswagen Arena will be transformed into a GTI Fan City. More than 700 GTI and R owners will present their vehicles and their history. Prominent GTI fans, such as Volkswagen’s Head of Design Andreas Mindt, or motorsport legends Benny Leuchter, Strietzel Stuck and Jochi Kleint, will be on site and share their very personal GTI anecdotes with the community in expert talks. Sarah Elsser and car enthusiast and tuning expert Philipp Kaess will participate in Wolfsburg as a presenter duo. There is already a huge amount of anticipation as visitors from all over the world are expected. Numerous model highlights from almost 50 years of GTI history. In September 1975, Volkswagen presented the first Golf GTI at the IAA – it was the beginning of a success story spanning decades. GTI models from all eight Golf generations, as well as GTI versions of the Lupo, Polo and up!, will therefore be on display at the fan festival around the VfL Wolfsburg stadium. In addition, Volkswagen will provide a glimpse into the brand’s all-electric future with the sporty GTX variants of the ID. models and the presentation of the ID. GTI Concept Plenty for tuning enthusiasts to look forward to.
50 Years of sporty Golf
The Golf – Europe's most successful car of all time – celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. Against this backdrop, Volkswagen Classic presents an unprecedented range of sporty Golf models. All generations of the Golf GTI, Golf R, numerous factory and apprentice studies from the legendary Wörthersee GTI Meeting, and a special selection of motorsport Golf come together in this choice of images, texts and video footage.
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50 years of Golf