Thursday 17th January 2019

Golf GTI TCR officially revealed

The Worthersee concept is now a production reality; sadly still DSG only

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The 'concept' term was very loosely applied to last year's Golf GTI TCR; VW may have called it "a new milestone" for the brand, but it looked very much like a 290hp Golf GTI with some nice options. And now the production TCR is here... looking rather like a 290hp Golf GTI with some nice options. Still, that sounds like rather a nice combination, the Mk7 Golf GTI having proved itself has a thoroughly good hot hatch over the past half a dozen years.

Now described as "derived from the racing car of the same name", the TCR is capable of 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, no doubt helped by the standard DSG (no manual is available); the top speed is 155mph, which can be raised to 162mph. Standard equipment for the TCR includes the VAQ differential lock as found on the Golf GTI Performance, "premium front sport seats" and perforated brake discs.

Marking out the TCR from other GTIs are 18-inch 'Belvedere' wheels, black mirror caps, sill extensions, front splitter, TCR roof spoiler and, believe it or not, TCR puddle lights. Cost extras include the honeycomb decor and 19-inch wheels seen on this car, carbon mirror caps and a black roof. Options pack bring together the DCC dampers and the Vmax upgrade, or with more track ready tyres.

UK TCR prices are expected soon; in its home market the car will cost €38,950 (£34,500 at present), with the wheel and damper upgrade at €2,350 (£2k); add the tyres and 'Pretoria' instead of 'Reifnitz' wheels instead and it's €3,200 (£2,800) more than standard. Following the spec, the TCR should be priced between a DSG Performance Pack (£31,100) and the equivalent R (£33,085), though don't be surprised to find it costing a little more - further details soon!

[Porsche911R]

No manual so the outgoing ClubSport S is still king and has more BHP

Odd move and disappointing :-(

[st4]

Its a FWD golf with a Golf R engine.

Why not get the R....

[WCZ]

Porsche911R said:

No manual so the outgoing ClubSport S is still king and has more BHP

Odd move and disappointing :-(

+1

[Nors]

I think i've lost count of how many 'Specials' of the Golf has been launched in the last few years.

All the same but slightly different!

[clonmult]

I'm old, therefore the name always reminds me of this ...

[wab172uk]

Porsche911R said:

No manual so the outgoing ClubSport S is still king and has more BHP

Odd move and disappointing :-(

My thought exactly.

[Robmarriott]

Oh cool, another article which only seems to go on about the gearbox. This will be a better car with a DSG than with a manual. It’s not like a crappy old 90s slushbox.

[Terminator X]

Robmarriott said:

Oh cool, another article which only seems to go on about the gearbox. This will be a better car with a DSG than with a manual. It’s not like a crappy old 90s slushbox.

Agreed. The DSG on my old RS3 was a gobsmacking bit of tech, turned me to the Dark Side for sure.

TX.

[andrewparker]

Porsche911R said:

No manual so the outgoing ClubSport S is still king and has more BHP

Odd move and disappointing :-(

Suspect the BHP could be limited by WLTP. The Clubsport S probably wouldn't have passed.

Agree on the manual, I'd have been very interested in this car and have been considering a used regular 5 door manual Clubsport. With DSG this car doesn't interest me at all.

[andrewparker]

Nors said:

I think i've lost count of how many 'Specials' of the Golf has been launched in the last few years.

All the same but slightly different!

Lost count? There has been two... Clubsport and Clubsport S.

[epom]

Sadly still DSG ? Ah come on now, playing to the gallery slightly are we?

[PixelpeepS3]

clonmult said:

I'm old, therefore the name always reminds me of this ...

TCR = Total Control Racing..



i'm old too

[andrewparker]

TCR > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT2mLi7ldew

[PixelpeepS3]

andrewparker said:

TCR > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT2mLi7ldew

wtaf. ?!

[scottygib553]

Those seats look absolutely fantastic

[clonmult]

PixelpeepS3 said:

clonmult said:

I'm old, therefore the name always reminds me of this ...

TCR = Total Control Racing..



i'm old too

Never understood the interest in Scalextric. Cars don't run on rails, thats all for trams and trains. Slotless is where its at - especially with the second generation of TCR, with differentials and steering.

(I kinda like the Sleaford Mods video too, has a quirky charm)

[wab172uk]

clonmult said:

I'm old, therefore the name always reminds me of this ...

OMG. I still have 3 boxes of TCR in my loft. Never understood why Scalextric became the default for the masses.

[Terminator X]

PixelpeepS3 said:

andrewparker said:

TCR > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT2mLi7ldew

wtaf. ?!

Lidl version of The Streets?

TX.

[davidc1]

i like it , but very expensive.

[stumpage]

clonmult said:

I'm old, therefore the name always reminds me of this ...

This was the first thing that came into my had when I saw the title. I wonder if it comes with a slow silver corvette?