Rare Volkswagen Golf GTI MK1 of 1981 is sold in Russia
By ForGeeks In Russia, a rare 1981 Volkswagen Golf Golf GTI MK1 hatchback with a mileage of 335,000 kilometers was sold for 1,500,000 rubles, according to the press service of Avito-Auto.
A rare 1981 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK1 hatchback with a mileage of 335,000 kilometers was sold for 1,500,000 rubles, according to Avito-Auto.
The Volkswagen Golf, released in 1974, is the founder of the Golf line of cars and one of the company’s most successful models. The car has been recognized for its powerful engine, comfortable interior and design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who was awarded the title of “Automobile Designer of the Century” in 1999.
Volkswagen Golf is the first model of its kind in the world.
In 1976, the Golf GTI was released with a more powerful engine, braking power and sportier steering. The front-wheel-drive car is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 110 horsepower, created in conjunction with Audi. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds, and the top speed reaches 182 km/h. Fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 9.3 liters/100 km.
Since 1976, Volkswagen has produced almost two million Golf GTIs.
