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2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

Now the Golf GTI Cabriolet is being launched
It took very long, but now is finally together what belongs together. The Golf GTI is already longer than 35 years and also the Golf cabriolet curves for over 30 years on our roads. However, VW has these two successful products have not crossed. But that is over now, because after the official world premiere in Geneva in March, is the Golf GTI Cabrio is now home to the market. Since the pre-orders are accepted from now, the manufacturer has now revealed the price.

2013 volkswagen golf gti

Quickly
The GTI engine makes the open-top four-seater with its 210 horsepower while the strongest and fastest (series) Golf convertible ever. Thus equipped, the car accelerates from a standstill in 7.3 seconds to 100 km / h The top speed is 237 km / h (with dual-clutch gearbox "DSG" at 235 km / h). The XDS electronic differential lock at the front ensures that the power comes in tight corners or on wet roads on the road. The average consumption is 7.6 l/100 km at VW (177 g / km CO2). With DSG, consumption rises slightly to 7.7 l/100 km and 180 g / km CO2.


Classic GTI design
Visually, the volkswagen Cabriolet has the typical GTI features. Outside there is a red-bordered grille with a honeycomb structure and GTI logo, a modified front bumper, a rear diffuser, chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes, black and red tail lights with LED technology, side extensions and standard 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inch model at an additional cost). Inside the exhibit from the classic plaid cloth-covered sport seats, special shift knob and red stitching, the vw Convertible GTI. Also on board: the air conditioning system "Climatronic" and the radio system "RCD 310". In the event of a rollover in a split second shot a rollover protection from behind the rear headrests. The windshield frame was strengthened, ESP and even a knee airbag are included.

The fuel cap is 1:1 from the current Golf Cabriolet. It is hydraulically operated standard and is open to only 9.5 seconds. Up Tempo 30 km / h the work while driving. The boot capacity is 250 liters, open or closed.