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    Golf 8 GTI to have more power than the current R...

    According to a report from Autobild (via Wheels), the next gen GTI could have upwards of 224Kw/400nM in certain trims...

    2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI set to pack 224kW: report
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    Seems quite possible given how 'untaxed' the engine is and the general reliability of stage 1/2 GTIs over many years.

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    I don't get it, the front wheels can't handle the power now if you nail it at low speed and that's with the tricky diff.

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    I'm assuming they're continuing development on making the whole thing work properly.. which is likely why there isn't a 224kW option now.

    The fact is the front drive hot hatch market is playing in the 200kW space now.

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