The external impression of this VW Golf 2 is deceptive: Under the bonnet is a machine with over 1,300 hp. Enough to accelerate the car to 340 km / h in record time.
- A VW Golf 2 is not a typical racing car, but this tuning example can easily compete with the Lamborghinis * and Ferraris * of this world.
- The owner has been working on his car for 14 years and has made various modifications.
- With the 1,300 hp tuning gold, he was even able to set a world record.
A VW Golf 2 is definitely a cult car that has many fans - but it is less suitable for racing. But the tuning specialists from "Turbosektor-Ost" prove the opposite with their model. Behind the inconspicuous exterior is a real racing machine that is second to none. This souped-up Golf 2 could even break a world record.
Golf 2 with 1,300 PS manages 340 km / h
As Autobild reports, the vehicle was bought by the current owner 14 years ago. At that time it had no modifications and 98 hp as standard. Since then, owner “Wimmi” has been working regularly on his Golf and at least under the bonnet he is no longer recognizable. Because including hides now a R33 - six-cylinder - engine with modified turbocharger . The original 98 hp became an unbelievable 1 . 300 hp .
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Thanks to this power, the Golf can also make some super sports cars look old. He recently proved this at a tuning event, where he set a remarkable record. The so-called "Race 1000", he went to a tempo of 340 , 58 km / h to a half mile (800 meters). This makes it the fastest Golf in the world . The race was recorded on video:
However, this power has one disadvantage for the Golf: When it is driven to such high levels of performance, the wear and tear on the individual parts is extremely high . According to Autobild, owner "Wimmi" has to remove and reinstall the engine regularly.
If you want to buy such a tuning golf yourself, you don't just have to invest a lot of money, but also time. According to "Wimmi", his modified copy cost around 50,000 euros and many hours of work. (Ök) * tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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