Edition 35?

[George]

There is a very small space to squeeze in between the regular GTI and the R, let alone fitting in the right place in the whole VAG family.

I already can't understand why anyone would purchase an R over a basic specced or second hand facelift S3

[Hurdy]

I already can't understand why anyone would purchase an R over a basic specced or second hand facelift S3

You would if you had driven them both

An S3 feels numb compared to the R - IMHO of course

I know what you mean about the pricing between them, which is madness. The Black Edition S3 is a comparative bargain against a similar specced Golf R.

[BeezerDiesel]

I can't understand some of the shock horror replies on here in that it isn't a fire breathing monster. It's just a special GTI not and Uber Golf to be put in above the R. Many of you can't know your VW Golf history very well if you expected it to be wild and lairy.  Even the ED30 only becomes massively quicker than a normal mk5 GTI once it has had software alterations. As a standard car it is quicker but not massively so, hence the 312mm brakes.
Just like the mk6 GTI took it's styling from the W12 special from 2008(ish) this one takes it's styling from another Worthersee special from 2009, particularly in that colour and the style of wheel isn't a million miles off that model too.

Guesses on pricing? I reckon a gnat's pube away from the cost of a Scirocco R.  

[Saint Steve]

Limited to how many this time out?? 

[wigit]

Limited to how many this time out?? 

1500, all be it there will be 800 will be numbered 1500 ;)

[TagnuT]

A few links to details:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/vw-releases-edition-35-gti-you-cant-have-one/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+caranddriver%2Fblog+%28Car+and+Driver+Blog%29

Car and driver :-

Volkswagen will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its sporty Golf with the Edition 35 GTI. The exterior of the special-edition GTI gets new wheels, smoked head- and taillights with LED running lights on the former, glossy black plastic trim on the grille and side mirrors, tinted glass, and discreet “35” badges on the front fenders and door sills. The interior of the Edition 35 receives “35” notation on the seats, which are upholstered in a unique honeycomb pattern similar to the mesh in the grille, and a fun, golf ball-style pocked shift knob. More intriguing, however, is the power bump the Edition 35 gets for its already potent 2.0-liter turbo four, which nets an extra 25 hp. VW isn’t mentioning any suspension or brake upgrades, but the standard GTI is hardly a dog when it comes to turning or stopping.

Now for the bad news: the Edition 35 GTI won’t be coming here. VW will release the Edition 35 only in Europe, where buyers can begin placing their orders on May 12th. Pricing for the 35 rings in at 30,425 Euro—$43,398 at current exchange rates. That might seem steep, but keep in mind that, in Germany, the base GTI starts at $38,905. VW will show the Edition 35 and release more details at June’s Worthersee GTI Meet in Austria.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=256916

What do you think? Half leather like the Edition 30 good move.







Autocar:-

Volkswagen is celebrating 35 years of the Golf GTI with this special edition version of its iconic hot hatch.
Like the commemorative VW Golf GTI Edition 30 five years before it, the VW Golf GTI Edition 35 gets more power than the standard car it’s based on, plus distinct styling touches and an extra special interior. It will be revealed at VW Group’s tuning festival at Worthersee, Austria in early June.
The GTI 35 produces 25bhp more than the standard GTI hatch, taking power from its turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine to 232bhp. That’s still some way short of the 266bhp produced by the Golf R, however.

There is no word on performance upgrades, but expect an improvement on the standard GTI’s 0-62mph time of 6.9sec.
The biggest visual difference for the GTI Edition 35 is a revised front bumper to give the car a wider, lower, more purposeful stance. Other tweaks include a new alloy wheel design, plus red painted brake calipers and 35 badges on the door sills.

Inside, the GTI Edition 35 gets part-leather bucket seats complete with 35 badging and the GTI’s golf ball gearstick, a feature of recent special edition GTIs that pay homage to the original.
VW hasn’t mentioned any details of any suspension or other mechanical upgrades, except for the boost in power. But the Edition 30 did receive lower suspension, so it is likely the Edition 35 will receive similar tweaks.

VW UK has confirmed it will be taking the car. It is likely to be offered in both three- and five-door guises and with manual and DSG transmission options.
It will cost 30,425 euro (£26,627) in Germany, a 3150 euro (£2755) over a standard three-door GTI manual. A similar hike in the UK would price it at £27,815. UK deliveries will be towards the end of 2011.

[BeezerDiesel]

Proper English translation this time:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=256916

 

[andrewparker]

Did the Edition 30 really get lower suspension?

[Hurdy]

Your next car Tagnut?

[stealthwolf]

Meh. I'll pass.

[jhtrophy]

Has it same turbo as a gti? If so what's the point? Just to get nasty seats

[Saint Steve]

I adore the 35 badge on the front arch, that's worth the xtra £2500


I like the mk6. Nothing wrong with the looks, but it's too much money for a soon to be out of date MK.

What's different about the front bumper apart from it's black splitter? Vw dam copycats

[Hurdy]

Look closely and I'd swear it has a start button instead of a keyhole at the side of the steering wheel.

Does the MKVI GTI have the start button?  I can't remember - I must be getting old!

[Nodz]

I like the interior and 35 details but apart from that I don't like it alot. The mk6 GTI don't seem to have as much presance as the MK5, plus them wheels don't really suit a special edition and just look like they could go on any golf.. if I had to go for the mk6 it would be an R

[TagnuT]

Your next car Tagnut?

Still love my Edition 30 John.