World premiere at Lake Worthersee: The VW GTE Sport and GTI Clubsport

As a concept car, the Golf GTE Sport with its carbon body, completely new cockpit design, an “electric propshaft” and 400 PS plug-in hybrid drive shows what is possible when designers and engineers catapult the GT idea a long way into the future. By contrast, the Golf GTI Clubsport – also presented as a concept car – offers a glimpse at the 265 PS anniversary model which will mark the 40th birthday of the Golf GTI next year. With the Golf GTE Sport presented as a world premiere at the legendary GTI event at Lake Wörthersee on 14 May 2015, Volkswagen is catapulting the GT tradition into the future. The high-tech Golf that is largely made of carbon is powered by a total of three motors – combined in a plug-in hybrid drive with system power of 295 kW / 400 PS.

OneShift Editorial Team

20 May 2015

The concept car breaks down traditional barriers between road and motorsport vehicles. Its progressive hybrid system in combination with the high-tech all-wheel drive, a lightweight body, optimum aerodynamic downforce, precision running gear based on the design of the current Golf GTE, a new motor racing cockpit (including visualisation of the racing line) and an unusual seating concept (two monocoque-like interior areas) enable breath-taking performance on the racetrack. At the press of a button, however, the concept car is able to cover a distance of up to 50 kilometres on electric power alone and hence with zero emissions.

Five key facts on the Golf GTE Sport:

Golf GTE Sport is powered by a 400 PS plug-in hybrid system
Progressive Golf GTE Sport bridges the gap between road cars and racing sport cars
Avant-garde exterior design of the Golf GTE Sport perfects the idea of C-pillars with two-level construction
Golf GTE Sport debuts with digital instruments arranged on three levels and tailored to motor racing
Golf GTE Sport accelerates to 62 mph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of up to 174 mph

Five key facts on the Golf GTI Clubsport:

Market launch of Golf GTI Clubsport concept car as production version in 2016 will mark 40th birthday of the Golf GTI
New Golf GTI Clubsport delivers 195 kW / 265 PS
Additional power: thanks to a boost function approximately 10 per cent more power is available in the Golf GTI Clubsport for a short time
Downforce at motorsport level thanks to a new front bumper, rear spoiler, diffuser and new side sills
Golf GTI Clubsport debuts with motor racing bucket seats and numerous exclusive equipment details.

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Credits: Oneshift News Team