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Volkswagen Singapore Offers 246hp Golf GTI V50

New "Volkswagen Performance" line of power-adders supplied by U.S. tuner APR

1 CommentBy Colum Wood, Friday April 3 2009 , As: apr, apr tuned, german cars, hatchbacks, Modified Euro, modified volkswagen, Volkswagen, vw

American VW tuner APR has worked out a deal with Volkswagen of Singapore, which will sell the Alabama-based company’s performance parts as official “Volkswagen Performance” parts, starting with a new 246hp version of the fifth-generation Golf called the GTI V50.

Volkswagen will even back-up the parts with a 3 year/100,000 km (62,000 mile) warranty.

APR contributes it’s Stage 1 ECU tuning system, as well as a performance exhaust and carbon fiber airbox to bump horsepower of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine to 246hp and 282 ft-lbs of torque. This is enough to achieve a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds!

Also included in the V50 kit are a set of 18-inch Pirelli rims with 255/40/18 Pirelli P Zero rubber as well as a more powerful brake setup – the same found on the legendary R32.

The final Volkswagen Performance modification is a new aero kit.

The GTI V50 is available on in Singapore, however, the performance modifications are available world-wide through APR.

GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf GTI V50

[Source: GoAPR.com]

Full Golf GTI V50 specifications after the jump:

Engine, gearbox, electrical system	Golf GTI V50
Engine type	4-cylinder petrol engine, turbo FSI
Cubic capacity, litres/cm 3	2.0L / 1,984 cc
Max. output, kW(bhp) at rpm	183 / 246
Max. torque, Nm at rpm	382
Exhaust emission control	Euro 4
Gearbox, standard	6-speed dual-clutch gearbox DSG
Top speed, kph
with automatic gearbox	261
Acceleration, in seconds from 0-100 kph
with automatic gearbox	5.6
Fuel consumption, litres/100 km
with automatic gearbox:
City	10.7-11.0
Urban	6.2-6.5
Combined	7.9-8.2
CO 2 emission, g/km	190
Fuel capacity	55L
Exterior dimensions
Length/width/height, mm	4,216 / 1,759 / 1,501
Wheelbase, mm	2,578
Track front / rear, mm	1,534 / 1,516
Wheel size	7.5 J x 18
Tyre size	225 / 40 R18
Turning circle, m	10.9
*Figures in brackets apply to automatic gearbox.

Interior equipment

“Climatronic” air-conditioning system with 2-zone temperature control and dust and pollen flter
Aluminium and leather gearshift handle
Backrest split foldable 1 ⁄3 to 2 ⁄3 including load through provision and centre armrest
Front centre armrest with storage box and 2 rear cup holders
Front and rear carpet mats
Lockable glove compartment with cooling
Illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors
Automatically dimming interior mirror
Leather upholstery in “Vienna” on sport seats with height adjustment (heated)
Luggage compartment cover with net
Leather-covered multi-function steering wheel with decorative aluminium inserts and gearshift paddles
Multi-function display “Plus”
Front and rear power windows
Radio remote controlled central locking with 2 folding keys
“RCD 500” with in-dash 6 CD changer, 10 speakers
Space and weight saving spare wheel
Storage pockets on front seat backrests and additional storage compartment in roof console
Cruise control
Drawers under driver seat
2 front reading lights with chrome trim and 2 rear reading lights
12-volt socket in luggage compartment

Exterior equipment

Volkswagen “Pirelli” 18 inch alloy rims with 225/40 tyres “P Zero”
Automatic low beam mode with “Coming Home” and “Leaving Home” function
Bi-xenon headlights for low beam and high beam
Electric tilt sunroof
Electrically adjustable and foldable outer mirror, separately heated and automatically dimming on driver’s side including curb view on passenger side
Front and rear bumpers in sports design, body-coloured rear spoiler
Front fog lights
Heat-insulating blue tinted glass
Metallic paint
Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
White side turn signal lights
Sport suspension lowered by approximately 15mm
Wheel locks

Safety equipment

3-point seat belts for all passenger seats
Front seat belts with height adjustment and seat belt tensioner
Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
Comfort brake assistant, ABS, ASR and EDL
Curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers including side airbags at the front
Driver and front passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Front and rear disc brakes (front ventilated)
ISOFIX child seat preparation (for 2 rear child seats)
Driver and front passenger active head restraints
Power-assisted steering, speed sensitive
Electronic vehicle immobilization device
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Warning buzzer and warning light for front seat belts not fastened
Flat tyre indicator
Rain sensor