Driving at 296 km/h in a front-wheel-drive standard Golf
Volkswagen’s most powerful front-wheel-drive Golfs since the Mk8 era was introduced in late 2020. The Clubsport bridges the gap between regular Grand Tourer Injections and all-paw R. However, the Clubsport is still electronically limited to 250 km/h (155mph).
In certain situations, however, the hot hatch may be quicker than the specifications sheet indicates. We are not discussing tuning the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, or getting rid of the limiter. This GTI Clubsport nearly broke the 300-km/h barrier, or 186 mph, with a little help from gravity. According to the digital speedometer it reached 296 km/h. However, the GPS measurement of its real speed revealed a remarkable velocity of 292 km/h. This works out to 184 mph versus 181 mph, respective.
How is this possible? The car went downhill at 240 km/h (149 MPH). Sensors are used to determine the vehicle’s speed. The sensors transmit the vehicle’s speed information to the computer. This restricts fuel and air flow once the threshold has been reached. If physics is your friend, as was the case with the GTI Clubsport sensor, you can reach supercar speeds with a stock Golf.
Keep in mind that VW did create a more powerful and faster GTI than the current Clubsport. The GTI ClubsportS produced 306 horsepower and could reach speeds of 266 km/h (165 MPH) during the Mk7. Wolfsburg’s peeps have already said no to a hotter S version of the Golf Clubsport.
For better performance, you will need to upgrade to the golf R. AWD-equipped hatches with 315 horsepower can reach speeds of 270 km/h (167 MPH) if they have the Performance Package.