Golf GTI

Description, regulations and registration for the Golf GTI formulae.

Golf GTI Regulations Registration Race Results Championship Positions Lap Records

Vehicle Type

The regulations are fairly straightforward and limit the amount of permitted modifications and, therefore, the cost of preparing a car.

Basic MSA Safety features – rollcage, extinguisher, racing seat, safety harness – are mandatory.

Engine

Engines are standard with no modifications except for the fitment of a ‘control’ camshaft from Newman Cams. Inlet manifold and exhaust manifold to remain standard; filtration and remainder of exhaust ‘free’. Standard ECU may be re-mapped. Sump may be baffled but dry sump is not permitted.

Suspension

Suspension springs may be lowered and stiffened; dampers may be uprated; bushes can be replaced; standard anti-roll bars to be retained.

Brakes

Brakes standard or standard pattern with ‘free’ pads, removal of back-plates and replacement of brake hoses. No ABS, even if standard fitment.

Transmission

Standard gearbox and final drive to be retained; no limited slip or similar differential whether mechanical or electronic.

Wheels

Wheels 14” or 15” diameter, maximum 7” width; steel or aluminium alloy only (no magnesium).

Tyres

Tyres are Toyo R888 in 185/60/14 or 195/50/15.

Weight

Minimum weights excluding driver are

8 valve vehicles – 850 kilograms.
16 valve vehicles – 900 kilograms.

Rounds

There will be 10 rounds in 2008 mostly of about 20 mile / 15 minute duration.

Costs