1990 VW Golf GTi G60
| Make: |
Volkswagen |
| Model: |
Golf |
| Type: |
Hatchback |
| Doors: |
3 |
| Year: |
1990 |
| Mileage: |
100000 |
| VIN: |
00000000000000000 |
| Color: |
Red |
| Fuel: |
Petrol, Gas |
| Transmission: |
Manual |
| Interior color: |
Gray |
| Drive side: |
Left-Hand Drive |
| Vehicle Title: |
Clean |
| Item location: |
Encino, California, United States |
1990 Volkswagen Golf Additional Info:
INCREDIBLE G60 and opportunity to own a very rare GTI, fully and legally imported to USA from Germany. 160K kilometers, circa 100k miles.Red on Gray cloth. Fun car to drive. Fast even with today's standards.Fully sorted with a great amount of service records and history. Recent service, oil change, new battery, new tires and fluid service.
Serviced in Germany, Sweden and USA. Currently in Los Angeles., CA. Starts and drives on a dime. Those who know the G60 cars know that these were not made for USA. We imported this beauty and had our fun with it for over a year and now time to send to a new home.I specialize in European import enthusiast cars with over 300+ cars over the past 8 years. If you'd like to see and inspect this beauty in and near Los Angeles, send me a message via ebay messenger to set it up.There is a walkaround, startup and drive video in the gallery. Please view it.
3. Standard Golf GTI G60 (1990–1991)Introduced late in the Mk2 production cycle, this was a "civilian" performance model that lacked the extreme body modifications of the Rallye.
- Estimated Production: While exact totals are harder to verify than the Limited, some estimates suggest roughly 300 to several hundred were produced for specific markets like Sweden and Europe.
- Key Features: 1.8L 8-valve G60 engine (160 hp) in a standard GTI body with flared arches and G60 badging.
The VW Golf Mk2 G60 is a supercharged 1.8L 8-valve inline-4 hot hatch (approx. 160 hp, 166 lb-ft torque), known for its distinctive G-Lader supercharger, hitting 0-60 mph in about 8.3 seconds with a top speed around 134 mph, featuring upgraded suspension and available with features like 15-inch BBS wheels, making it a rare and spirited classic.Engine & Performance
- Engine: 1.8L (1781cc) Inline-4, SOHC, 8-valve, Bosch Digifant Fuel Injection.
- Supercharger: G-Lader (scroll-type) with an intercooler.
- Power: ~160 PS / 158 bhp / 118 kW.
- Torque: ~225 Nm / 166 lb-ft.
- 0-60 mph: Around 8.3 seconds (some sources say faster, like 7.6s for specific models).
- Top Speed: ~134 mph (215 km/h).
Chassis & Drivetrain
- Transmission: Manual.
- Brakes: Vented front discs, solid rear discs.
- Suspension: Independent MacPherson struts (front) with anti-roll bar.
- Wheels: Often came with 15-inch BBS alloy wheels.
Key Features
- Distinctive Look: Often featured unique bumpers, grille, and badging (like Motorsport badges on special editions).
- Limited Editions: Rare versions like the G60 Limited (only 71 made) offered higher output (210 bhp) and exclusive features.
Overall
The Mk2 G60 was a significant step up in performance for the Golf, using forced induction for strong mid-range pull and remaining a beloved icon for its unique technology and classic hot hatch fee