The Volkswagen GTI is a front wheel drive vehicle, with its motor located in the front, and a 3 door hatchback body.
It's powered courtesy of a turbocharged engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This powerplant features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 5 valves per cylinder. It develops 177.5 bhp (180 PS/132 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 235 N·m (173 lb·ft/24 kgm) at 1950-5000 rpm.
A 5 speed manual gearbox delivers the power to the driven wheels.
Quoted kerb weight is 1331 kg.
The Volkswagen GTI is said to be able to attain a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph), claimed fuel consumption figures are 24/31 US MPG EPA city/highway.
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