Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 Sets Nürburgring Record as Fastest VW Production Car with 7:46.13 Lap Time.
Volkswagen has rewritten the record books with its upcoming Golf GTI Edition 50, a special model celebrating five decades of the GTI legacy. The hot hatch recently set an internal lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the circuit in 7 minutes and 46.13 seconds—making it Volkswagen’s fastest production model to lap the legendary German racetrack.
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GTI Edition 50 vs. Other VW Performance Models
Surprisingly, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 outpaced the more powerful, all-wheel-drive Golf R 20 Years Edition (7:47.31) and the track-focused GTI Clubsport S (7:49.21). This feat highlights the exceptional handling and refined aerodynamics of the front-wheel-drive GTI.
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Performance & Mechanical Upgrades
Volkswagen has not revealed all the details yet, but they confirmed the test vehicle includes an optional Performance Package. This package adds lighter 19-inch forged Warmenau wheels, semi-slick Bridgestone Potenza Race tires, and a revised suspension. It alsofeatures adjustments to the chassis for better handling.
The GTI Edition 50 is powered by the familiar 2.0-litre EA888 turbo-petrol engine, expected to push out 324hp, nearly 60hp more than the standard GTI model. It comes mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and a mechanical limited-slip differential, optimizing traction and agility.
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Launch & Availability
Volkswagen will officially unveil the GTI Edition 50 on June 20, 2025, just ahead of the Nürburgring 24 Hours race. It will be available globally in 2026 as a limited-run model. While an India launch is unlikely, hot hatch enthusiasts can look forward to the second batch of the regular Golf GTI, which was introduced in the country earlier this year.
