Volkswagen Motorsport has been developing a new Golf for the racetrack based on the seventh generation of the VW Golf. The production-based, 330-hp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR regulations and is intended to help Volkswagen evaluate a potential customer racing program.
In order to accelerate development, the concept car will be tested under competitive conditions at the remaining four race weekends in the international TCR series. The Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) is held across both Europe and Asia. The Liqui Moly Team Engstler, will take responsibility for running the car during the remaining test phase.
“The newly created TCR category provides a promising platform for customer racing – on a national and international level. With exciting races, production-based technology and reasonable costs, it offers a new outlook for private racing teams,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito.
Visually, the racing genes are clear to see developed by Volkswagen Motorsport: 18-inch racing rims, a chassis roughly 40 centimeters wider than that of the production Golf, and a striking rear wing give the Golf a “ready-to-race” look. An aerodynamically designed front splitter and carbon rear wing are also among the modifications for the racetrack. Among the components designed to protect the driver are a racing seat with head protectors, a racing safety cell, and a safety tank in accordance with FIA regulations.
A powerful four-cylinder engine, DSG gearbox with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel, and a consistently developed racing chassis, the new Golf has been meticulously prepared for its outings at the racetrack. Volkswagen Motorsport is developing the car in cooperation with the sport department at SEAT, meaning it can call on SEAT’s experience with the Leon Cup Racer. The two-litre turbo engine comes from the top sporting model, the Golf R. The racing version of this engine generates 330 hp (243 kW) and 410 Nm of torque.
Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR):
11–12/07/2015 Austria (Spielberg)
19–20/09/2015 Singapore*
24–25/10/2015 Thailand (Buriram)
21–22/11/2015 Macau
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