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The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTi Clubsport (Mk7) is a hatchback manufactured by Volkswagen and is a high performance model of the seventh generation Golf GTI.

Equipped with a unique aero kit and launch control, The Clubsport was made available to coincide with the Golf GTi's 40th anniversary with the 1st generation GTI entering production in 1976.

Additional improvements to the Clubsport include a power increase to 261 bhp from its 2-litre engine, and special decals to make any of the few thousand units that will be produced to stand out on the road.


Games[]

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The Golf GTI Clubsport appears in Need for Speed: Payback following images released on June 2, 2017, and was prominently featured as part of a customisation breakdown teaser.

Stock

The stock Golf GTI Clubsport is unlocked for purchase from the off-road and race class dealerships for 67,300 upon completing two questlines in Chapter 2: "Desert Winds".

LV134
67,300
Compete both questlines in Chapter 2: "Desert Winds"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 134
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 262 bhp
Top Speed: 156 mph (251 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 5.83 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.10 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.7
Landing: 3.6
Brakes
Braking Response: 3.6
Braking Power: 2.3

"Platinum"

The "Platinum" Golf GTI Clubsport is included with the Platinum Car Pack.

It is unlocked for purchase from the race dealership, in place of a stock Golf GTI Clubsport, for 0 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

LV134
0
Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Requires the Platinum Car Pack
Stock: LV 134
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 262 bhp
Top Speed: 156 mph (251 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 5.83 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.10 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.7
Landing: 3.6
Brakes
Braking Response: 3.6
Braking Power: 2.3

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The Golf GTI Clubsport '16 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[1] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 4, which was released on September 10, 2019.

Stock

The stock Golf GTI Clubsport '16 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 51,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 20.

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

Unlocked at  LVL 20
 133
51,500
POWER 1.1
HIGH SPEED 1.7
ACCELERATION 1.7
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 261
0-60 MPH [s] 5.80
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 258
TOP SPEED [mph] 156
Customisation (Rating: 5/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
261 bhp 2.0L I4
47,500, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 261 / 581
276 bhp 1.3L Wankel
66,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 276 / 725
345 bhp 4.0L V8
131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
456 bhp 4.0L V8
191,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 456 / 1,014
503 bhp 2.9L V6
192,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 503 / 905
514 bhp 4.0L F6
225,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 514 / 1,017
562 bhp 3.8L V6
254,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 562 / 1,008
562 bhp 3.8L V8
254,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 562 / 1,010

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The Golf GTI Clubsport (2016) 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.[2][3]

Stock

The stock Golf GTI Clubsport can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $51,500 and has a Tier B 134 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.

Starter (Lakeshore Online)

The starter Golf GTI Clubsport can be selected in Lakeshore Online mode as a starter car and has a Tier B 134 performance rating.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is offered as one of three starter cars available only when the player enters Lakeshore Online mode for the first time.

Custom

The custom Golf GTI Clubsport is an epic rated modified car included in the Vol.3 Customs Pack released with Volume 3 on June 20, 2023.

It can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $51,500 and has a Tier B 134 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is gifted as a reward upon the player purchasing its associated downloadable content pack.

Upon being gifted to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages, as well as being made available for purchase from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  2. 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
  3. 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/