In 2003 the Volkswagen GTI celebrated 20 years anniversary in North America. In honour of this milestone, Volkswagen created the 20th AE .With only 4,000 gti numbered units created for the US and 200 for Canada, the 20 anniversary and it's numerous improvements over the regular gti clearly stands out as not only a rarity, but also as the pinnacle of the gti. The things that make the gti car great are the little things. The touches, like the drilled-aluminum dead pedal that's about the size of a baking sheet and the metal trim on the doorsill of the gti. The red trim not only on the Recaro front seats, but even along the edges of the seat belts. The golf-ball like knob for the six-speed manual transmission. Blacked out headlamp interior surrounds similar to the German market 25th AE GTI .New instrument cluster with aluminum trim bezels from the German market 25th anniversary gti. Cars will be numbered via a dash plaque.
Retro rabbit badge along with red GTI logos front and rear. OK, there are some big things, too. Like the 18-inch, 15-spoke alloy wheels through which the red brake calipers can be seen. You need those all-around disc brakes because under the hood there a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that provides 180 hp at 5,000 rpm and 173 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,950 to 5,000 rpm. This five-valve configuration allows excellent top-end breathing, while dual overhead camshafts provide for optimal valve control.
In some regards (e.g., the stance on those Z-rated tires that makes the car look as much like a drawing as a three-dimensional thing) the 20th Anniversary gti Edition is over the top. But let's face it, This car is a celebration. And when you drive the anniversary gti, you just have to get a goofy grin of satisfaction on your face The gti anniversary is the best looking gti to date.Special anniversary colors are available only on the anniversary gti.
- more anniversary upgrades
- new anniversary colors
- increased horse power
- anniversary special edition
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