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Golf reveals landmark model and Ford finalise fast Focus
publication date: May 11, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch,
Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf
GTI model - the Golf GTI Edition 35.
With an increase in power of 25 PS
over the ‘standard' car, the Edition 35 develops 235 PS and is the most powerful
production Golf GTI to date. |  |
Since the debut of the first Golf GTI in 1976, the iconic model has enjoyed
an uninterrupted history of success which now spans 35 years. During this
time, the GTI has become a car with cult appeal as well as an independent brand
and milestone GTI anniversaries have been celebrated with exclusive special
models, and Volkswagen continues this tradition with the Edition 35.
In addition to the increase in power, the Edition 35 combines classic GTI
design elements with features specially created for this latest anniversary
model.
A revised front bumper is joined by lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels while,
in the cabin, the golf ball gearknob makes a return. To mark out this
special edition further, the ‘35' signature appears on the front wings, sill
plates, head restraints and on the centre panel of the seats.
This latest anniversary model will make its world debut at the legendary GTI
event at Wörthersee in Austria
at the beginning of June. The Golf GTI Edition 35 will open for order in the UK later this
year. Prices and full UK
specification will be announced in due course.
| | |  | If a new Ford Focus with an eye-catching paint job, ground-hugging
suspension, big wheels and tyres and a tell-tale central rear double exhaust
passes you on the autobahn, chances are you have seen one of the
development prototypes for the new high-performance Focus ST launching next year.
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In Europe and North America, Ford's Team RS
and SVT engineering teams are putting a fleet of around 60 pre-production
prototypes through a punishing regime of testing and development to fine-tune
the car's driving dynamics and performance.
"The new Focus ST
is eagerly awaited around the world, which is appropriate as this is our first
global performance model," said Jost Capito, Ford's director of Global
Performance Vehicles. "It must live up to Ford's reputation for producing
affordable yet exciting and sporty versions of its smaller cars that reward and
delight enthusiast drivers, but can also be used every day.
"We've done all the engineering groundwork, and now we're using some of the
most demanding roads we can find in Europe and North
America to validate and fine tune the performance and driving
dynamics."
The new Focus ST
will be powered by a high-performance version of Ford's new 2.0-litre EcoBoost
engine, targeting an exhilarating 250PS, while still delivering significantly
better fuel economy than the previous generation Focus ST. |
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