2011 marks another milestone for Volkwagen as it has been 35 years since the original Golf GTI was introduced to the world back in 1976. To celebrate, the German automaker has released a special version of the GTI, dubbed “Edition 35”. Not 35th Edition but “Edition 35” so this has to be pretty good.
So what’s so special about the anniversary edition Golf GTI? For starters, the GTI’s 2.0 liter turbo engine is tuned to perfection and helps in putting down an extra 25 horsepower over the standard VW GTI. The Golf GTI Edition 35 now delivers a total of 235 horsepower. Other mechanical updates are unknown at the time as Volkswagen has not revealed official figures. But as with “Edition 30” back in 2006, expect changes to the suspension and exhaust system.
The differentiate the exterior from the standard Golf GTI, the car features blacked-out headlights up front as well as the taillights, bespoke alloy wheels, tinted windows, and black finish on the mirror caps and grille. The “Edition 35” also features LED daytime running lights, as well as special anniversary badges that can be seen on the exterior of the car as well as the interior on areas such as the door sills, center of the bucket seats, and head rests. As a final touch for the interior, the “Edition 35” features a golf ball-shaped gearshift lever.
The VW Golf GTI Edition 35 is currently available for order in Germany with a price tag of $43,885 USD. The official launch of the car will take place the Worthersee GTI Meet which takes place on June 1st to June 4th. Only then will Volkswagen release more details on the Edition 35 GTI.
