The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI
eBook - ePub

The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI

Every Model Since 1976

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI

Every Model Since 1976

About this book

Take a visually thrilling joy ride through the complete history and influence of one of the most enduring and pleasurable consumer-focused sports cars of all time.

VW has sold over 2.5 million Golf GTIs across eight generations since its debut in 1975 as a 1976 model, and the car remains popular with both seasoned and newer collectors, including Gen X and Millennial enthusiasts. Celebrating 50 years of continuous production, The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI is the ultimate resource for the sportier side of VW enthusiasts and racing fans. This comprehensive book features:

  • A look back at the GTI’s rich racing history, including World Rally, Touring Car, and other categories
  • Details on other performance models like the Scirocco, Corrado, Golf R32, Jetta GLI, and more
  • Lavishly illustrated pages 


The Complete Book of Volkswagen GTI will delight and inspire any classic racing fan and VW enthusiast in your life.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. 1 Golf GTI Mk1: 1976–1983
  6. 2 Golf GTI Mk2: 1984–1992
  7. 3 Golf GTI Mk3: 1991–1997
  8. 4 Golf GTI Mk4: 1997–2003
  9. 5 Golf GTI Mk5: 2003–2008
  10. 6 Golf GTI Mk6: 2008–2012
  11. 7 Golf GTI Mk7: 2012–2019
  12. 8 Golf GTI Mk8: 2019 to Date
  13. Bibliography
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. Index
  16. A Note about Engine Power in this Book
  17. Copyright