Manhart has completed the development of its tuning package for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The front-wheel drive hot hatch features a visual makeover inside and out, new wheels and a power boost. By applying their MHtronik module, which was developed in-house, they have increased the output and torque of the 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine to 290 PS and 425 Nm of torque.
The extra 45 PS and 55 Nm over the stock Golf GTI has presumably shaved a few tenths of a
second from the 0-100 km/h sprint time of the standard car. Manhart
didn’t release performance figures, but the stock model needs a little over 6
seconds to get there and has a 250 km/h top speed.
Manhart has installed a new four-fin
diffuser at the rear and 8×19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225/35
tires, as well as H&R springs that have lowered the ride height dy by 40 mm. The most uncommon upgrade is found inside, and it’s the headliner
which boasts numerous small LEDs for a starry-sky effect that brings to mind
the one in Rolls-Royces.
Finally, upon request, the tuner will
tweak other aspects of the 2021 Golf GTI, such as the exhaust system and
brakes.
