What year was the Mk1 Golf GTI?

1975
By the time the Mk1 bowed out, some 460,000 had been built. The GTI debuted at Frankfurt Motor Show in autumn 1975, although it was summer 1979 before the first right-hand-drive cars reached the UK….Specs.

How much is a Golf GTI worth?

The new VW Golf GTI is now on sale in the UK now. It costs from £33,460 for a six-speed manual model and £34,960 for a model with a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.

Who designed the Mk1 Golf GTI?

Giorgetto Giugiaro
After selecting their six favourite cars of the show, they discovered that four of the six were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and his Italdesign studio.

What is the best year for GTI?

CarBuyer reports the Mk6 overall is considered more reliable than the Mk5. But Consumer Reports recommends avoiding 2010-2012 GTIs. In fact, Car Complaints ranks the 2012 model as the worst Volkswagen GTI model year. The 2013 and 2014 models, though, are more reliable.

How many Mk1 Golf GTI are left?

This is one of those 22 cars. And, according to auctioneer H&H Classics, it’s the only one still remaining today.

What does DSG stand for?

Direct-Shift Gearbox
DSG stands for ‘Direct-Shift Gearbox’ (luckily enough, the German translation has the same initials – Direkt-Schalt Getriebe). Without getting too technical, this special gearbox is effectively two separate clutches that work together as one unit, without a clutch pedal and with full automatic or semi-manual control.

How many MK1 Golf GTI are left?

When did the Volkswagen Golf GTI come out?

This identification guide for the Volkswagen Golf GTI MK1 includes both the 1.6l and 1.8l versions sold mainly throughout Europe and the UK up until December 1983. This guide does not cover special editions of the GTI such as the Campaign / Trophy Edition, the 16v Oettinger, GTI Cabriolet or export (U.S.) market GTIs.

What is the chassis number of a Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Chassis Number – Volkswagen Golf GTI MK1 1. Chassis number – Pre-August 1980 Golf GTI MK1: 2. Chassis number – August 1980 onward Golf GTI MK1: 1. Embossed / stamped into the aluminium ID plate (pop riveted to the front crossmember / slam panel in front of the radiator).

What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Golf Mk1 have?

The car’s appearance package and suspension were based on the Mk1 Golf GTI. The engine was a version of the 827 model diesel, with power boosted by a forced induction system.

Which is the first generation of Volkswagen Golf?

For an overview of all generations of the Golf, see Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is the first generation of a small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen.

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