From South Africa comes the news of a Volkswagen Golf with 1,000 cv. It is a real “madness”, but the car is not for public roads but for competition. He recently participated in the Top of the Hill Challenge.
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30/07/2026
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O Volkswagen Golf it was originally introduced in 1974 and has since become one of the manufacturer's sales successes. Despite its various versions, including some very sporting, hardly the familiar compact was more impressive than in this project – that was cut out for ramp tests.
By Volkswagen in South Africa, the VW Motorsport Hillclimb Golf 8.5 GTI has an Audi 2.5 litre petrol engine of five cylinders, turbocharged, which debits 1,000 hp of power.
As if not enough, the bolid based on the eighth generation of VW Golf there are several changes abroad, with a carbon fiber bodywork. There are specialized Bartek components and full Sadev transmission. The powerful engine management system comes from Motec.
There are several sports features in the design, such as the design of the front grills, very low posture and almost glued to the asphalt, large air entrance to the hood to cool the engine. The 18-inch competition rims and AP Racing brakes are other highlights of a project that celebrates the 75-year brand in South Africa.
There is no lack of a large rear wing and, inside, the car was left with the essential minimum to think about competition – with steering wheel and own instruments, as well as “roll cage”.
The premiere took place at the Top of the Hill Challenge with Jonathan Mogotsi in command. Despite the good pace shown in training and qualification, he could not run in the decisive race due to a technical problem.