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Volkswagen nveils golf V tdi race car
On March 24, Volkswagen unveiled the first racing edition of the all new Mk V Golf line up at the Milton Keynes headquarters of Volkswagen UK. Why Volkswagen chose for the new mkV's motorsports debut to be in Diesel form is definitely odd at best. However, the fact that the car is to compete in one of UK's most popular racing series, the Volkswagen Racing Cup might have something to do with it. For those of you who are unaware, Europeans buy more diesel cars then any other platform. It's definitely a good marketing stunt for Volkswagen. The only problem is that the car was set to compete against petroleum platforms like the R32 3.2L 6 Cylinder. It all boils down to the degree to which its 210 HP, 310 lb/ft of torque diesel engine carries the balls to compete. All in all, a fine car regardless of what powers it.
The fact that Volkswagens diesel technology has come this far is completely remarkable. It's hard to believe that this car carries the potential to compete head to head with some of these older petrol based models. When you assess the performance figures of a diesel car like this, it's always important to keep in mind that it's Torque we're after. Not horse power. Where this car begins to come short of power (upper range past 3000 RPM), petrol based platforms start to kick. Most Diesel engines would offer very little in the horsepower figures. But thanks to remarkable improvements, the standard model TDI can now power 140 PS at 4000 RPM, while this competition version TDI has an output of 210 PS. This is all thanks to a very minor ECU modification by Superchips coupled to a Milltek racing exhaust system.
GOLF TDI Mk V Racing Version Specifications
Engine capacity (litres / cc): 2.0 / 1968
Configuration: 4 cyl, 16v
Engine management: Volkswagen with Superchips mapping
Power output (PS @ rpm): 210 @ 4,000 (standard model 140)
Max torque (lbs ft @ rpm): 330 @ 1,750 (standard model 236)
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Gearbox: Six speed, limited-slip differential, RCS gear selector
Clutch: Sachs sintered metal plate
Exhaust system: Milltek bespoke system
Shell: Production shell, welded-in multi-point roll cage
Safety: Sabelt racing seat, six-point Sabelt harness, plumbed-in fire extinguisher system
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes: 355mm ventilated front discs, Production ventilated rear discs, Mintex racing pads, ABS disabled, adjustable bias
Front suspension: KW 2-way adjustable race dampers, height adjustable, Adjustable anti-roll bar, solid bushes
Rear suspension: Multi-link production suspension, KW 2-way adjustable race dampers, Adjustable anti-roll bar, solid bushes
Wheels: 8x18in/8x19in BBS alloy wheels
Tyres: Pirelli PZero Corsa 225/40 ZR18 / 225/35 ZR19
Weight: 1080 kg
Lubricants: Castrol
Air filter: K&N
Yapa:
Volkswagen Golf Evolution
The cars shown below, starting from left: Golf Mk I GTI 2.0 16v, Golf Mk II GTI 2-litre 16v, Golf Mk III VR6 2.8-litre V6, Golf Mk IV 1.9 TDI, Golf Mk V 2.0 TDI
On March 24, Volkswagen unveiled the first racing edition of the all new Mk V Golf line up at the Milton Keynes headquarters of Volkswagen UK. Why Volkswagen chose for the new mkV's motorsports debut to be in Diesel form is definitely odd at best. However, the fact that the car is to compete in one of UK's most popular racing series, the Volkswagen Racing Cup might have something to do with it. For those of you who are unaware, Europeans buy more diesel cars then any other platform. It's definitely a good marketing stunt for Volkswagen. The only problem is that the car was set to compete against petroleum platforms like the R32 3.2L 6 Cylinder. It all boils down to the degree to which its 210 HP, 310 lb/ft of torque diesel engine carries the balls to compete. All in all, a fine car regardless of what powers it.
The fact that Volkswagens diesel technology has come this far is completely remarkable. It's hard to believe that this car carries the potential to compete head to head with some of these older petrol based models. When you assess the performance figures of a diesel car like this, it's always important to keep in mind that it's Torque we're after. Not horse power. Where this car begins to come short of power (upper range past 3000 RPM), petrol based platforms start to kick. Most Diesel engines would offer very little in the horsepower figures. But thanks to remarkable improvements, the standard model TDI can now power 140 PS at 4000 RPM, while this competition version TDI has an output of 210 PS. This is all thanks to a very minor ECU modification by Superchips coupled to a Milltek racing exhaust system.
GOLF TDI Mk V Racing Version Specifications
Engine capacity (litres / cc): 2.0 / 1968
Configuration: 4 cyl, 16v
Engine management: Volkswagen with Superchips mapping
Power output (PS @ rpm): 210 @ 4,000 (standard model 140)
Max torque (lbs ft @ rpm): 330 @ 1,750 (standard model 236)
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Gearbox: Six speed, limited-slip differential, RCS gear selector
Clutch: Sachs sintered metal plate
Exhaust system: Milltek bespoke system
Shell: Production shell, welded-in multi-point roll cage
Safety: Sabelt racing seat, six-point Sabelt harness, plumbed-in fire extinguisher system
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes: 355mm ventilated front discs, Production ventilated rear discs, Mintex racing pads, ABS disabled, adjustable bias
Front suspension: KW 2-way adjustable race dampers, height adjustable, Adjustable anti-roll bar, solid bushes
Rear suspension: Multi-link production suspension, KW 2-way adjustable race dampers, Adjustable anti-roll bar, solid bushes
Wheels: 8x18in/8x19in BBS alloy wheels
Tyres: Pirelli PZero Corsa 225/40 ZR18 / 225/35 ZR19
Weight: 1080 kg
Lubricants: Castrol
Air filter: K&N
Yapa:
Volkswagen Golf Evolution
The cars shown below, starting from left: Golf Mk I GTI 2.0 16v, Golf Mk II GTI 2-litre 16v, Golf Mk III VR6 2.8-litre V6, Golf Mk IV 1.9 TDI, Golf Mk V 2.0 TDI
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