Pay tribute to the classic! Volkswagen launches commemorative edition of GTI 380 to commemorate classic models

Volkswagen recently announced that in order to commemorate the long history of its iconic Golf GTI manual transmission in the U.S. market, they will launch a special edition model-the Golf GTI 380 Commemorative Edition. This also means that the 47-year history of Golf GTI manual sales in the U.S. market is coming to an end

It is understood that this Golf GTI 380 Commemorative Edition uses a 2.0-liter EA888 engine. Maximum power reaches 242 horsepower. Its unique black roof and side mirrors, red interior accents, black 19-inch wheels and unique graphite gray metallic paint give it a distinctive appearance. In terms of performance, the Golf GTI 380 Commemorative Edition has an acceleration time of 0-100 km/h in only 6.3 seconds, and a top speed of 155 mph (approximately 250 km/h). In addition, this special edition model is also equipped with a Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) package, which further improves handling performance

The Volkswagen Golf GTI’s history of manual transmission in the US market can be traced back to 1976, and Golf has always been used. Ball shift lever. However, affected by Euro 7 emission regulations, Volkswagen decided to cancel the manual transmission model during the mid-term refresh of the Golf series in 2024 and only provide an automatic transmission version. This decision will also have an impact on the Golf GTI and R models produced in the United States

According to the editor’s understanding, this model called the GTI 380 Commemorative Edition will be It will be launched in the North American market early this fall, with a starting price of US$32,485 (approximately RMB 237,000). Buyers can choose from three configurations, the highest of which is the Autobahn version, priced at US$40,625 (approximately RMB 296,000). The model's name is named after the internal model of the current eighth-generation Golf and pays homage to the GTI 337 special edition model based on the fourth-generation Golf.

Volkswagen is paying tribute to those who have Long-time fans of the manual GTI expressed their gratitude. This car is more than just a car, it is an emotional journey with a long history

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