GTI TCR Released OEM IS38 GTI

[scrapin240]

Will start production before Christmas they said, and will basically be a Golf R FWD with dual radiators and looks to be upgraded brakes.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...t.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

 

[Junebugz_GTI10]

I bet we won't see it in the states.

 

[scrapin240]

I bet we won't see it in the states.

already stated not coming to the US/NAR. Will be produced before Christmas.

 

[RennWerks]

Yeah. Damn shame, too. It's all parts-bin stuff for VW AG, including the DOT/EPA certified running gear.

 

[vbrad26]

Would have been cool with wider fenders.
Not exactly like the real TCR, but still wider than stock.
Like the old MK2 Rallye.

 

[cbr600rr]

^How is that wider than stock?

I do notice a ton of forward rake (prob just a poor rendering)

 

[Faceman]

I do notice a ton of forward rake (prob just a poor rendering)

First thing I noticed.

 

[scrapin240]

Check out from about 12:15

https://www.facebook.com/autobild/videos/10155542811585975/

 

[vbrad26]

^How is that wider than stock?

How is what wider than stock?
Did you misread my post or am I misunderstanding you?

All I am saying is that it would have been cool if the above car had some wider fenders instead of what appears to be totally "stock" bodywork.
Not TCR race car wide but at least a little something to make it stand out.

 

[The Fed]

Meh. Not R spec power but probably R money. Bet it costs more due to super low production.

 

[sprinks]

^How is that wider than stock?

I do notice a ton of forward rake (prob just a poor rendering)

I wouldn't be shocked if there is slight forward rake. CSS ran golf r springs up front, wouldn't surprise if the GTI-TCR ran similar setup.

 

[McCabe89]

Who cares really. It's not coming to North America. It sounds like less of a car than an R but probably R money or more.

 

[cbr600rr]

How is what wider than stock?
Did you misread my post or am I misunderstanding you?

All I am saying is that it would have been cool if the above car had some wider fenders instead of what appears to be totally "stock" bodywork.
Not TCR race car wide but at least a little something to make it stand out.

Yep guess I misread your post.

 

[vbrad26]

Yep guess I misread your post.

lol no worries.
I just want something like this again...

However that was basically the first Golf R though.
But look at those boxy fenders!

 

[RennWerks]

Meh. Not R spec power but probably R money. Bet it costs more due to super low production.

"R" motor: http://www.vwvortex.com/news/volkswagen-set-preview-286-hp-golf-gti/

You're correct, however, this will be a "super low production" model, as was the Clubsport. What I find interesting, and frustrating as hell, is the original post above depicts a 2-door version of this car. That, of course, rules out our ever getting one, but the take-away from all this is the fact that VW AG could produce a ton of these cars, including 2-door versions -- just as they are knocking out 4-door Rs now -- and send them (the TCRs) our way. Everything needed to produce this car, including chassis, certified engines, DSGs, etc., are off-the shelf R components. What's missing -- indeed, the only thing missing, is the motivation on the part of VW AG to do it. And, that, sir, is the fault of VOA. It was the same with the '83 GTI. VW AG had been manufacturing GTIs in Germany for seven years before we got ours, and even then it was 20hp short of the real deal. The past is prologue.