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The 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTi (Grand Tourisme Injection) (Mk1) was a hot hatch that was produced from 1976 to the summer of 1983.

It was initially available with the 1.6L fuel-injected inline-four of the Audi 80 GTE, which was replaced by a 1.8L version (MKB DX) in 1982.

Due to its low kerb weight of 810 kg and its powerful engine, the GTi was competitive against most sports cars from the late 1970s to early 1980s including the Ferrari Mondial 8, which needed 9.4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60mph.

The Mk1 Golf GTi was sold in the United States as the Volkswagen Rabbit GTi. In 1980, the Rabbit GTi received rectangular headlights.

Games[]

Need for Speed: World[]

The Golf GTI was made available in Need for Speed: World on October 1, 2011 as a tier 1 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a D class car.

It is capable of exiting corners at high speeds in a similar manner to the Toyota MR2 due to a low weight. The GTi has an average acceleration and nitrous boost. Top speed is 165 mph (266 km/h).

The GTi is a decently performing C class car for multiplayer races that is best used in curvy race tracks. Like the MR2 and Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (C10), it remains competitive in B class. It may be a poor choice for high heat level pursuit events because of its low durability.

Stock: 352 (D class) Maximum: 628 (A class)

Green

The Green style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost2000. It was made available on September 30, 2011.

NFSW Volkswagen GolfMk1GTI Green
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class C Car 475
TopSpeedIcon2 422
AccelIcon2 552
HandlingIcon2 451
NFSWGreenVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost2000

Orange

The Orange style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon250,000, and was initially released on January 28, 2014.

On May 28, 2015, its price was lowered from Dollar icon500,000 as part of the End of the World event.

NFSW Volkswagen GolfMk1GTI Orange
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class D Car 352
TopSpeedIcon2 231
AccelIcon2 415
HandlingIcon2 411
NFSWOrangeVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon250,000

"Uber Bunny"

The "Uber Bunny" style is an art director car that costs SpeedBoost2300. It was released on November 22, 2011.

It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW Volkswagen GolfMk1GTI UberBunny
Performance Parts
RaceBeigeEngine
RaceBeigeForcedInduction
RaceBeigeTransmission
RaceBeigeSuspension
RaceBeigeBrakes
RaceBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
NFSWManufacturer BBS
NFSWNeon Gold
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillPursuitSocialitie
Class B Car 531
TopSpeedIcon2 509
AccelIcon2 615
HandlingIcon2 470
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Art Director
SpeedBoost2300

"C-Spec"

The "C-Spec" style is a Best in Class car that costs SpeedBoost5600. It was released on January 9, 2013.

It is fitted with varying quality performance parts from different manufacturers, 3-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW Volkswagen GolfMk1GTI CSpec
Performance Parts
UltraBeigeEngine
RaceBeigeForcedInduction
RaceBlueTransmission
StreetRedSuspension
StreetRedBrakes
StreetGreenTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
NFSWBonnetIcon
NFSWManufacturer BBS
No Neon
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillSlingshotPower
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillMagnetised
WorldSkillPerfectStartRPM
Class C Car 499
TopSpeedIcon2 460
AccelIcon2 580
HandlingIcon2 459
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Best in Class
SpeedBoost5600

Shift 2: Unleashed[]

The Golf GTI appears in Shift 2: Unleashed as a Retro Road vehicle with a price tag of $4,500. It has a performance index rating of D 50 and a 2.60 handling rating.

The GTi is one of the slowest vehicles in the title and appears as a Retro D vehicle. However, it can easily keep up with stronger vehicles when modified, thanks to its low weight, which aids in precise handling.

Players can swap the GTi's engine with that of the Mk5 GTI. The car will receive a small boost in performance and does not lose any of its handling characteristics. However, because of the short gear ratios, the GTi will be prone to wheelspin in corners.

Need for Speed: The Run[]

The Golf GTI appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Sports class car.

Its inclusion was revealed by the official Need for Speed website on July 22, 2011.

Stock

The stock Golf GTI is unlocked from the beginning of the game.

NFSTR Volkswagen GolfGTI Stock
Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 6.2s
BHP: 173 @ 6,100 rpm
Performance: Tier 1
Handling: Normal
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: FWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1976

Need for Speed

The Need for Speed Edition Golf GTI is unlocked upon the player beating 15 Autolog recommendations.

NFSTR Volkswagen GolfGTI NFS
Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.6s
BHP: 446 @ 6,100 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Easy
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: FWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1976

"Speedhunters"

The "Speedhunters" Signature Edition Golf GTI is unlocked upon the player reaching Driver Level 21.

NFSTR Volkswagen GolfGTI Speedhunters
Top Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.9s
BHP: 669 @ 6,100 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Easy
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: FWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1976

Need for Speed (2015)[]

The Golf GTI appears in Need for Speed (2015) and can be purchased for Credits8,000.

0 - 60 mph 1/4 Mile Top Speed Power
Stock 08.50 seconds 16.70 seconds @ 89 mph (143 km/h) 113 mph (182 km/h) 108 hp
Fully Upgraded 01.90 seconds 08.60 seconds @ 175 mph (282 km/h) 228 mph (367 km/h) 675 hp

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The Golf GTI appears in Need for Speed: Payback following its reveal on the official Need for Speed website[1] on October 25, 2017.

Stock

The stock Golf GTI is unlocked for purchase from the off-road and race class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon33,800 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

NFSPB VolkswagenGolfGTi1976 Garage
LV115
NFSPB BankYellow Icon33,800
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 115
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 164 bhp
Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 6.43 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.73 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.1
Landing: 4.3
Brakes
Braking Response: 2.9
Braking Power: 1.7

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The Golf GTI Mk1 1976 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with a C class performance rating.

NFSE Volkswagen GolfGTIMk1 1976
C 245
Requires 10 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 244
Acceleration 265
Nitro Capacity 228
Strength 180
Durability 190

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The Golf GTI '76 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[2] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as a secret car as part of container 5, which was released on September 17, 2019.

Stock

The stock Golf GTI '76 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank27,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 22NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of eight and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE Volkswagen GolfGTI Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 22
Infobox 2017White Car 101
NFSHE Icon Bank27,000
POWER 1.0
HIGH SPEED 1.0
ACCELERATION 1.0
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 110
0-60 MPH [s] 8.90
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 108
TOP SPEED [mph] 113
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 8/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
110 bhp 1.6L I4
NFSHE Icon Bank21,000, REP LVL 7
[bhp] 110 / 488
147 bhp 2.4L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank26,000, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 147 / 674
217 bhp 2.3L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank42,500, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 217 / 726
261 bhp 2.0L I4
NFSHE Icon Bank47,500, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 261 / 581
327 bhp 2.6L I6
NFSHE Icon Bank65,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 327 / 712
276 bhp 1.3L Wankel
NFSHE Icon Bank66,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 276 / 725
308 bhp 2.8L F6
NFSHE Icon Bank81,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 308 / 763
362 bhp 2.5L F4
NFSHE Icon Bank91,000, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 362 / 698

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The Golf GTI (1976) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[3][4]

Stock

The stock Golf GTI can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $27,000 and has a Tier B 101 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.

"Palace"

The Golf GTI "Palace" is a special edition custom vehicle included with the Palace Edition release of Need for Speed: Unbound.

It can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $30,000 and has a Tier A 185 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Heat, the GTI's engine is rated at 110 hp, but that figure was only produced by the 1982 to 1983 GTI fitted with the EA827 (DX) engine.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Website: needforspeed.com (2017) Under The Hood - Need for Speed: Payback Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-payback/news/nfs-payback-car-list
  2. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  3. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  4. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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