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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 NFSPB BankYellow Icon67,300 upon completing two questlines in Chapter 2: "Desert Winds".

NFSPB VolkswagenGolfGTiClub Garage
LV134
NFSPB BankYellow Icon67,300
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
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 NFSPB BankYellow Icon0 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

NFSPB VolkswagenGolfGTiClubPlatinum Garage
LV134
NFSPB BankYellow Icon0
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
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"
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 NFSHE Icon Bank51,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 20NFSHE Icon Rep.

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

NFSHE Volkswagen GolfGTIClubsport Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 20
Infobox 2017White Car 133
NFSHE Icon Bank51,500
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
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 5/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
261 bhp 2.0L I4
NFSHE Icon Bank47,500, REP LVL 15
[bhp] 261 / 581
276 bhp 1.3L Wankel
NFSHE Icon Bank66,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 276 / 725
345 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
456 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank191,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 456 / 1,014
503 bhp 2.9L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank192,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 503 / 905
514 bhp 4.0L F6
NFSHE Icon Bank225,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 514 / 1,017
562 bhp 3.8L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank254,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 562 / 1,008
562 bhp 3.8L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank254,000, 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.

"Epic Custom"

The Golf GTI Clubsport "Epic Custom" is a custom 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/
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