VW Golf GTI Edition 50 Sets New Nürburgring Record for Front-Wheel-Drive Cars
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 has claimed the title of fastest front-wheel-drive car at the Nürburgring, surpassing the Civic Type R.
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Volkswagen's Golf GTI Edition 50 has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fastest front-wheel-drive car at the Nürburgring.
This new record comes as the GTI Edition 50 surpasses the previous titleholder, the Civic Type R, in a notable performance.
The Edition 50 was introduced to celebrate 50 years of the GTI and features enhancements that contribute to its impressive speed.
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Update at 21:05 UTC on 2026-05-09
Jalopnik reported Made to commemorate 50 years of the GTI, the Edition 50 goes beyond just a power bump.
Sources: Jalopnik