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VW Golf GTI Crowned Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Car At The Nürburgring
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VW Golf GTI Crowned Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Car At The Nürburgring

8:11pm, 7 May 2026 51 words
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Summary: Volkswagen’s Golf GTI Edition 50 has claimed the fastest front-wheel-drive production car record at the Nürburgring with a lap time of 7:44.52, narrowly edging out Honda’s Civic Type R. The 320-horsepower hot hatch surpassed the previous record held by the French Renault Megane RS Trophy-R.

Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Honda, Renault, Mini

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VW Golf GTI Crowned Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Car At The Nürburgring
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