2010 Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI breaks cover

Wimmer RS from Solingen has for a long time established its reputation by spectacular car conversions. Nevertheless, strict appropriateness for daily use is also programmed by Wimmer RS. VW Golf VI GTI 2.0 TFSI with its powerful 211 hp engine is a thoroughbred sports car already ex works. After a kind of fitness cure at Wimmer RS tuning forgery, the little sports car will definitely become a weapon.

Now, GTI turbo engine generates full 386 hp with the torque of 455 Nm. This is due to an optimized turbo loader with manifold, the use of a sports CAT, the adaptation of the intake system, the modified fuel pump, innovative injection valves, piston rod and intercooler as well as high grade steel sports exhaust system. Don’t forget the proprietary engine electronics and the modification of the TSI-unit. All this provides for the maximum speed of 267 km/h or 166 mph respectively. For safety reasons Solingen has furthermore installed a sports clutch that guarantees better power transmission and very high driving stability.

Concerning the wheels, Wimmer RS gives the choice of 18-, 19- and 20? rims. As top of the pops the Solinger car tuner offers a complete wheel set of Motec „Antares” in 8×20 inches with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT 235/30 ZR 20 high performance tyres.

The GTI handling has been moreover optimized by the height-adjustable HR sports coilover suspension system.


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2ndbimmer - 12/4/2009 10:48:38 AM

-1 Boost

Its so easy to get power out of that engine, why cant they make a version from stock more powerful? going 6.8sec 0-60 is not very exciting. They need to cut it to at least 6 flat.

chewy - 12/5/2009 10:50:21 PM

+1 Boost

In American tests the GTI gets to 60 in around 6 seconds. The 6.8 second is VW's conservative time that doesn't include rollout.

Agent63 - 12/4/2009 11:40:22 AM

+6 Boost

Are you serious? LOL

Wimmer - 12/5/2009 8:56:35 AM

0 Boost

Yep, that's my family who tuned that Golf!