Earlier in March, the Volkswagen launch the next chapter of the story Golf GTI by unveiling the Mk8 model. Yesterday the company conducts an online press conference to reveals new information. As it is drawn closer to its launch.
Features Of Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8:
Let’s start with the basics. The EA888 has 2.0 liter with TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. So now in its fourth generation carries over unchanged. But the upgraded performance is now the standard tune. With 245 PS and 370 Nm as it makes 15 PS and greater than the regular Mk7.5 GTI. So al routed to the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.
As it lifted from the previous performance version is the electronic locking differential. This means it comes as a standard. They are all managed by a new vehicle Dynamics Manager and it joins the XDS+ torque vectoring by the brake.
However, the system controls the Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive dampers. Volkswagen able to completely dis-connects in the corner. Due to the ability to increase the differential locking torque in the sport mode.
Another mode is a new individual drive mode. So to complement the Sport, Eco, and Comfort settings. Unlikely, using the presets drivers can adjust the DCC damping with slider. This can go beyond the Comfort and Sport modes for either maximum stiffness or softness.
As we all know GTI is about performance, of course, and Wolfsburg has sought to provide a more dynamic. Also, a predictable steer list maintaining the balance between handling and ride. Chassis consists of MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. So it has been revised with new springs and front bump stops.
