1976-1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 Cotton T-Shirt
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$32.99 is MSRP, the lowest price Fish Racing Apparel lets us list it at. Additionally, Pro members get $6.60 back on this part.
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The 1976-1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 defined the modern hot hatch by combining everyday utility with genuine sports car performance. It dominated its era through an unmatched power-to-weight ratio, proving that a practical, lightweight commuter could out-handle far more expensive sports cars.
Power came from a front-mounted, naturally aspirated 1.6-liter inline-four engine, code EG, canted forward at 15 degrees. Equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection, this overhead-cam powerplant produced 110 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 103 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm.
Power is sent to the front wheels via a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission. Underneath, MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar up front and a torsion-beam rear axle deliver sharp, predictable handling. Weighing just 810 kilograms, the stiff chassis excels at maintaining momentum.
Volkswagen built over 460,000 Mk1 GTIs, far exceeding the initial 5,000-unit homologation run. Today, collectors prize original cars for their unassisted steering and analog feedback. This model succeeded the Beetle-derived era and was ultimately replaced by the larger, heavier Mk2 in 1983.
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