1976, Wolfsburg, Germany. A team of Volkswagen engineers celebrate over a frothy beer as their latest creation is launched.
The ‘Sport Golf’ project has become a production reality, and the first GTI is born.
1979, A Dual Carriageway, UK. A Mercedes driver curses under his breath as another Golf GTI overtakes him. A scenario to be
repeated countless times to come.
1982, 8.2 seconds to 0-60, 112Bhp, a top speed of 122 Mph. The 1.8 GTI has arrived. The hottest hot hatch yet. This car sets
the performance standards for all the GTIs to follow.
2003, the Mk1 Golf GTI is now 27 years old. A design that was conceived of as early as 1969, is still being produced today
in limited numbers under the pseudonym of the Citi Golf, in sunny South Africa. But the original models are now few and far
between, rapidly becoming collector’s items for classic car enthusiasts and boy racers alike.
At FireWheels you will find all you need to know about the Mk1 Golf, and more. If you are an owner, you will be interested
in our Restoration section. If you are a prospective buyer, you will be intrigued by our road test, and information
on the rare Campaign models. If you are just browsing, you will come away with an informed knowledge of all things Golf GTI.
Don’t listen to that bloke in the pub, you will find the hard facts here!
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