VW Golf GTI Clubsport S New Record Run – Video

On October 26 and in what VW calls perfect conditions for another record-breaking attempt, the Golf GTI Clubsport S managed to get around the iconic track in 7:47.19, more than two seconds faster than its previous attempt.

With the previous record standing already 1.4 seconds faster than that of the Civic Type R, the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S has now widened even more the gap between them, making it the ’Ring’s undisputed FWD champion.

 

 

The most track focused Golf in the history of the brand is powered by a 306hp turbocharged 2.0-litre TFSI engine which combined with an unladen weight of 1285kg (1360kg with driver), allows it to accelerate from zero to 62mph (0-100km/h) in 5.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 164mph (265km/h).