Lobo con piel de cordero: Volkswagen Golf MKII Limited
Power Beauty Soul
25-jul-2009 18:19
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En 1989 la división Volkswagen Motorsport creó sobre la base del MkII un auténtico mito. Este vehículo es especial, no solo por su aspecto exterior y equipamiento, sino porque ha sido el Golf más potente de la historia hasta la aparición del Mk4 R32 en 2003. Esta edición limitada, de la que se fabricaron 71 unidades, combinaba ingredientes muy sabrosos: compresor G60, culata de 16 válvulas y tracción Syncro daban lugar a unos muy respetables 210 cv a 6500 rpm. con un par motor de 247 Nm a 5000 rpm. Estas cifras son más sorprendentes aún si las comparamos con las del citado R32 4motion, casi 15 años después. Recordemos también que el Mk4 es un 3.2l, frente al pequeño 1.8 del MkII. Esto demuestra las enormes posibilidades de este cuatricilíndrico con culata de 16v, eso si, sobrealimentado. Su aspecto exterior no revela su espíritu. El MkII más potente no da a conocer su identidad. Frente a la estética bifaro del Gti, el Golf Limited lucía una parrilla monofaro con el logotipo en negro, rodeada por un ribete azul. Montaban paragolpes estrechos, todos fueron pintados en negro metalizado (LY9Y) y su carrocería era de cinco puertas. Todos estos detalles le hacían parecer un CL, más que un tres volúmenes de pura raza. Para completar el conjunto, el modelo calzaba unas llantas BBS RM de 2 piezas en 6.5Jx15”, asientos y paneles de cuero, chapas de Vw Motorspot, pilotos traseros tintados Hella y una placa especial con la numeración de esta serie limitada. En su mayoría fueron vendidos a directivos del grupo Vw-Audi. Por los datos que he podido leer en la red, el coche costaba unos 41.250 dólares de aquel entonces, que si a día de hoy no son ninguna broma, a principios de los 90´ deberían serlo menos. Existen rumores varios acerca del modelo: dicen que se hicieron dos unidades con carrocería en tres puertas, otras dos con aire acondicionado, otras dos importadas oficialmente a Reino Unido… Volkswagen Golf II Limited (1989-1990) Características técnicas Tipo de motor: 4 cilindros en línea Energía: Gasolina Disposición del motor: Transversal Alimentación: Gestión Digifant Sobrealimentación: Compresor G + intercooler Distribución: Doble árbol de levas Número de válvulas: 4 por cilindro Cilindrada: 1781 cc Compresión: 8.8 Potencia: 210 caballos a 6500 rpm Par: 25.7 mkg a 5000 rpm Caja de velocidades: 5 relaciones Transmisión: Integral Dirección: Cremallera asistida Suspensiones Delanteras: Mc Pherson Suspensión Trasera: Brazos tirados Longitud: 399 cm Anchura: 170 cm Altura: 141 cm Cx: - Frenos Delanteros: Discos ventilados (280mm) Frenos Traseros: Discos (239mm) ABS: Serie Neumáticos Delanteros: 195/50 VR15 Neumáticos Traseros: 195/50 VR15 Peso: 1275kg Prestaciones Peso / potencia: 6.07 Velocidad max: 231 0 a 100 km/h: 7.0 0 a 160 km/h: - 0 a 200 km/h: - 400 metros: - 1000 metros: 27.3 Como a día de hoy no tenemos oportunidad de encontrar uno de estos (y si la suerte nos la brinda, no va a ser barato para nada), hay empresas e incluso particulares, que se han devanado los sesos y se han manchado las manos de grasa para conseguir recrear el mito. ¿Qué necesitaríamos para construir un Golf Limited? Aparte de los accesorios exteriores y de interior, la construcción de una mecánica G60 16V es posible. Me gustaría señalar que personalmente no he llegado nunca a construir uno, pero si que he leído acerca del tema y esto podría servir de orientación para algún valiente que quiera llevar el proceso a cabo. No pretendo más que este texto pueda servir como una pequeña guía. Existen dos maneras de construir un motor similar al del Limited, partiendo de la base de un G60 (código de motor PG) o por el contrario, partiendo de la base de un 16V (código KR). Si usamos un G60 de base, lo primero que necesitamos es una culata de 16V. La relación de compresión de este motor ya está adecuada para recibir sobrepresión (recordamos que monta un compresor). El problema es que al montar la culata de 16V, esta relación puede quedar un poco baja. Lo que buscamos es un a R.C de 8´5:1 ó 9:1. Para alcanzar esta cifra debemos cambiar los pistones. Podemos encontrar por Internet pistones específicos para esta transformación, o usar los de RS2 o S2 (e incluso los de cualquier 20 vt), iguales en construcción. Con el Bloque 16v, el problema que se nos presenta es, otra vez, la relación de compresión. Este es un motor atmosférico con una relación de 13:1 ó 14:1. Si potenciáramos sobre esa RC lo más posible es que rompiésemos algún elemento mecánico. Por eso bajamos la RC dos juntas de culata metálicas de G60 o un separador de culata. Esto nos dejará una compresión adecuada, de 8´5:1. Muchos dudareis de la fiabilidad de un motor así, pero los precedentes que se pueden encontrar por la red son abundantes. En todo caso lo ideal sería cambiar los pistones por los de RS2, S2 o 20vt. Para asegurar un engrase adecuado, con cualquiera de los dos bloques, sería suficiente montar una bomba de aceite del 16v, que da hasta 7 bares de presión. Ahora que tratamos el tema del engrase, y en relación a mantener una temperatura adecuada de este fluido, sería de utilidad montar un radiador de aceite, para no tener sustos. En la zona del intercambiador de agua-aceite habría que instalar un sándwich que nos permitiese sacar las líneas hacia el radiador. Al montar la culata del motor de 16 válvulas debemos montar también sus colectores de escape y su distribuidor. Al montar el compresor en la ubicación normal en la que iría en un G60 debemos desplazar el alternador. Para ello sería necesario encontrar un kit de soportes específicos, que ubican el alternador en la parte trasera-izquierda de la culata. El modo más sencillo de encontrar estos soportes es recurrir a la web. Otra pieza que debe ser cambiada son los colectores de admisión del motor Kr. En su lugar debemos montar unos de Scirocco 16v. Estos llevan la admisión de aire hacia la parte derecha del motor (en vez de hacia la izquierda, como lo harían los del Golf 16v). De esta manera salvamos la nueva ubicación del alternador. Las palometas g60, con válvula recirculación, serían válidas para la preparación. ¿Por que se cambian los pistones? Aunque estos mantengan igual construcción los materiales o el tratamiento que recibe el metal está hecho para resistir más cv. Esto, en teoría es así, pero en la práctica, por mucho dinero que nos gastemos en componentes caros, si la mezcla de gasolina y aire que entra en la cámara de combustión no está bien hecha (fuel ratio), romperemos, tanto de serie como con unos pistones buenos. En relación a que el “tuning” de la mezcla sea óptimo la electrónica ha de ser adecuada con el conjunto. Para que el motor arranque y en cualquiera de los dos casos, la via más sencilla y barata es usar el cableado del motor G60. Esta electrónica, llamada Digifant 1, ya está preparada para leer la sobrepresión citada anteriormente. Con un chip específico para la preparación gestionará la inyección de una manera adecuada, siendo necesarios para el conjunto unos inyectores de más caudal (de 315cc´s o de 440 cc´s), un regulador de presión de gasolina y una rampa de inyección específica para la culata de 16v (fig X) . Así mismo se debe usar la sonda lambda del G60. Para mantener un control más detallado de la mezcla se puede usar una wideband (sonda lambda de banda ancha). La cantidad de caballos que obtengamos de manera segura para los componentes mecánicos dependerá en gran medida de la electrónica y de lo afinada que esta esté, de ahí la utilidad de las lecturas extra que nos pueden proporcionar este tipo de sondas. Existen páginas en la red que ofrecen chips para la Digifant, hechos a medida y de acuerdo al “setup” instalado. En cuanto a la caja de cambios, deberíamos utilizar una caja 02A, más resistentes que las 020, preparadas para aguantar más cv´s. Al usar esta caja estamos obligados a poner su volante motor, o en su defecto alguno compatible, como el de un ABF. Si mantuviéramos el volante motor de la caja 020 no podríamos montar la caja 02A. Así también podemos utilizar un embrague de G60 o de Vr6, también preparados para soportar mayor potencia. Esta caja funciona con un accionamiento por cable, el cual sería necesario. Para terminar la preparación necesitamos aire frío. Un intercooler, ya sea en la posición original en la que está montado en el G60, o en posición frontal. Luego habría que pensar en la ubicación de las tuberías. En cualquier caso un IC frontal refrigerará mejor que otro ubicado dentro del vano.                                                  Un poco de información: Max Speed=142mph 0-50 in 5 seconds 0-62 in 7.4 seconds 0-75 in 10.3 seconds 0-112 in 26.6 seconds 36-62mph in 4th gear in 8.9 seconds 50-75mph in 5th gear in 11.9 seconds Fuel Consumption overall is 19.3mpg 12 gallon fuel tank 81mm bore 86.4mm stroke 8.8:1 COmpression Ratio 0.56 bar of boost 1781cc Weighs 2,810lbs They cost 68,500 DM (German price) That was 30,000 more than the regular g60 and 20,000 more than the Rallye and weighs 80kg more than the Rallye. The paint came in either graphite or black. The interior was heated leather. Standard options were power windows f/r, power mirrors, headlight adjusters, central locking, tinted glass, MFA, 260kph speedometer, and the manual sunroof. VWMS confirmed that there were 10-15 of these with a more aggressive tune that produced 240 hp. Estimates for 0-60 in these is 6.5 seconds and can hit a top speed that is "off the clock." That being said the gearing is also different on these to reach such high top speed. Until the R32 was produced the Golf Limited was the highest horse power production car VW ever produced. Out of the 71 that were produced 1 was used for crash testing. The one that was crashed has been rumored to have been reshelled into a 2-door. Also, it is rumored that VWMS produced a 2-door but these two were kept by VW. Información de Wikicars: A very limited edition hand-built Golf II variant exists, including all of the best features available at the time. Designed and built by the Volkswagen Motorsport division, only 71 of these "G60 Limited" models exist; featuring a unique number and plaque, the G60 supercharger was combined with the 16-valve GTI engine, mated to a sports transmission and Syncro four wheel drive mechanism. All of these special edition models came in black, with four doors (except two in three door), a plain two-headlight grille (not the usual GTI four headlights) and a unique blue grille detail (not red, as the GTI) and motorsport badges. It is rumored that two models were produced with air conditioning. In 1989, these cars cost in the region of £25,000 each and were primarily sold to VAG executives and management, although a few exist in Britain as of 2005. These cars produced 212 bhp, making them the most powerful VW Golfs produced until the introduction of the MKIV Golf R32 in 2003. Información de Topspeed: A very limited edition hand-built Golf 2 variant exists, including all of the best features available at the time. Designed and built by the Volkswagen Motorsport division, only 71 of these "G60 Limited" models exist; featuring a unique number and plaque, the G60 supercharger was combined with the 16-valve GTI engine, mated to a sports transmission and Syncro four wheel drive mechanism. All of these special edition models came in black, with four doors (except two in three door), a plain two-headlight grille (not the usual GTI four headlights) and a unique blue grille detail (not red, as the GTI) and motorsport badges. It is rumored that two models were produced with air conditioning. In 1989, these cars cost in the region of £25,000 (about US$41,250 at the time) each and were primarily sold to VAG executives and management, although a few exist in Britain as of 2005. These cars produced 212 hp, making them the most powerful VW Golfs ever produced, until the introduction of the MkIV Golf R32 in 2003. Fuentes: www.faltdach.net wikicars.org forums.motivemag.com germankroten.com golfstory.free.fr www.ridelust.com www.topspeed.com www.vw-racing.org www.youtube.com www.flickr.com www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk www.felge.de hubpages.com vagdrivers.net Saludos  O==w==O |
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Power Beauty Soul
25-jul-2009 18:29
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Información de Faltdach: A limited edition, 210bhp, 227Km/h four wheeled drive Super Golf was launched by Volkswagen Motorsport in 1989. When VW build a seriously quick Golf they don't scream about it from the rooftops. Just look at the plain-looking G60 Limited Edition. To the casual observer it's just a black five-door GTI with a blue-trimmed grille. Surely such an innocuous looking Mk 2 can't be anything too special? Okay, well try this for size. Four-wheel drive. Supercharged 16V. 210bhp. 227Km/h top speed. One of only 70 versions built by VW Motorsport. It must be the ultimate example of a sleeper. Best of all, is how the heads of VW introduced the G60 Limited Edition to the press. In typical understated fashion, the head of VW Motorsport, Klaus-Peter Rosorius commented that the idea behind the project was to build ´a nice elegant-looking Golf without any exterior alterations, that incorporated a number of interesting under bonnet changes.' Who else but Volkswagen would describe a fire-breathing 210bhp supercharged 16V engine as 'interesting'?! In fact the Limited Edition is easily the most 'interesting' Mk 2 Golf ever built. For Starters it wasn't built an the main Wolfsburg production line, but at VW Motorsport's main base in Hanover. Each car was hand assembled by their motorsport technicians, with each taking a week to complete (during which time Wolfsburg could churn out several thousand cars). THE STARTING POINT was a bodyshell featuring both Golf Rallye and Golf Syncro five-door features - the inner wheel arches for example are from the Rallye, while the outer wheelarches are standard Syncro-style items (rather than the flared arches and spats employed an the two-wheel drive G60). The windscreen too is a Rallye-style bonded-in item and is Said to add a little torsional rigidity to the bodyshell.small bumpers (much lighter than the deep bumpers found on facelift models) Only seventy of these lovinglycrafted Mk 2 Golfs were constructed, each being sprayed in metallic black and featuring a blue-trimmed grille. This was unusual in itself as it was a 'twin lamp' item rather than the quadheadlamp version sported by all other high-performance Mk 2 Golfs bar the Rallye. In fact, other than the tasty split-rim BBS alloys, the only exterior clue that this was no 'ordinary' Golf was just a couple of discreet VW Motorsport badges attached to the grille and rear panel. In fact to the average Joe in the street, to all intents and purposes the Limited could be just a five-door GTI with different badges and a blue-rimmed grille. Which is just the way VW wanted it to be. Under the bonnet, you get the first indication of just how wild Limited really is. Shoehorned into the engine bay is a 16V engine mated up to a VW Motorsport-tweaked G-Lader supercharger, cooled by a Rallye intercooler and a large capacity radiator. An individually-numbered engraved plaque indicates the particular Limited, The plaque has the VW Motorsport logo and the number of the car. (1-70). Transmitting the power to the ground is a VW Motorsport clutch and the 02A cable-change gearbox found in the Rallye (and said to be notchier than the GTI-style rod-change 'box), which has a reputation for being bulletproof. A Rallye-style braking system comprising beefy 280mm front vented discs, rear discs, and ABS helps haul the car down from its Autobahn storming 227Km/h top speed. Although the exterior of the car is pretty frill-free, the same can't be said for the interior, which boasts a whole load of electronic gadgets. As it should: at the time the Limited's purchase price was double that of a Golf GTI 16V (which retailed at around 3700Euro). Limited interior in black leather trimmed seats (the front ones being heated), with power-steering, electric windows and mirrors being standard equipment. Naturally, centrallocking is standard, as is a sunroof and an electric headlamplevelling control. The leather trim also extends to the doorcards, handbrake cover, steering wheel rim and the gearlever gaiten. The only clue to the performance of the car is provided by the VW Motorsport gearknob. Until very recently, this was the most powerful production Volkswagen ever made (The R32 4Motion produces 240BHP.  Información dada por el dueño de la unidad número 41 de Hubpages: All the lowdown on Number 41 VW GOLF G60 "Limited Edition" (Not GTi VR6 8V) A very rare opportunity to own a piece of Volkswagen history. I am a VW enthusiast and have mostly owned VW 16v GTi's. I had already spent ages looking for the best MKII GTi available, when I re-discovered this gem of a car. I'd dreamt of owning one of these in my teens, but never thought I'd see one in the UK. A brief history : The "Limited Edition", a 210bhp, 142mph four wheel drive Super Golf was launched by Volkswagen Motorsport in 1989. Until very recently this is the fastest ever Volkswagen offered for sale by VW and is a masterpiece of technical ingenuity. Only 71 of these individually numbered, ultra fast and civilised sports hatches were ever built. Every single one was hand-built and sold prior to coming off the production line. Two three-door models were made, one has since been crashed and the other is on display at the Wolfsburg Museum, Germany. The Limited is a subtle mixture of five door Golf, Syncro and Rallye, hand-built by Volkswagen Motorsport at the rate of two cars per week, which explained the price tag of nearly £25,000. I bought Number 41 of 71 early in 2004, and cherished it until I sold it in 2006. For the enthusiasts amongst you, I have tried to provide a comprehensive description of Number 41 below, yet those of you that are genuinely interested will undoubtedly want to know more. FEATURES & CONDITION Very Good Standard Appearance - It looks just as it did the day it left VW MOTORSPORT in Hanover (not Wolfsburg!) except for the professional right hand drive conversion, a quality lifetime-guaranteed hand-built stainless steel exhaust system, and a "Fort Knox" style alarm/immobiliser system. It even has the proper Blaupunkt Montreal stereo with security card, and the Warning Triangle & VW First Aid Kit in the boot. There are also some subtle enhancements under the bonnet. Original VW items such as G60 Master Key, Service and information pack, and VW Press Office tax disc holder are also present. Historical Value - this car is already a piece of motoring history, being just about the fastest production VW Golf ever, with clear classic credentials. Also, it was the only Limited to ever be officially imported to the UK by Volkswagen. I doubt an opportunity will arise again to own a car like this - no exaggeration. Security System - COBRA 832SU - Central window and door locking - with two immobilisers and certificate for insurance purposes. UnbelievableSpecification - full range of extras including Power Assisted Steering, 15" BBS Split Rim Alloys, Hella Half Darkened Rear Lamp Lenses, Sunroof, and Central-Locking. Plus the really special stuff like full black leather interior, comprising of heated front seats, door cards, steering wheel, hand brake and gear lever gaiters. Anti-lock large diameter disc brakes all around. Traction Control. Four electrically operated windows. Electrically operated and heated wing mirrors. Electrically operated headlamp range control. Very special blue tinted glass all round. Driving - The heart of the car is a supercharged and intercooled version of the standard 1.8L 16v twin cam engine, developing 210bhp at 6500rpm and 186lbs of torque at 5000rpm. Therefore, the drive is superb, with spot on handling provided by the four-wheel-drive system, and the car feels genuinely tight and fresh - a tell tale sign that it has been well looked after and a testament to the very low mileage. This car really does drive like new. It'll bring a massive smile to any driving enthusiasts face. Service History - Bear in mind that having not covered 49k miles by 2006, not a great deal of servicing has been required. Just the annual checks and fluid changes etc. As Number 41 was originally owned by VAG for the first two years of its life, all servicing was undertaken by them. Since 1992, I have some good service records from the various specialists that have worked on the car. The last service was done on 18 May 2006, and I spent over £1000 a year on servicing and maintenance. Lots of old receipts exist to verify the works, and all of the old MOTs to verify the mileage. Even the old tax discs are present! Low Number of Owners - First registered on 6 April 1990, I have the original V5 document showing the previous owner to be VAG UK Ltd (Milton Keynes), and the original number plates from VAG UK. Since then there have been three enthusiast owners, who have really just used the car for shows etc. Bodywork - CONCOURS - IT REALLY IS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS. The exceptional paintwork is in excellent condition with a Permagard coating applied a year ago. All the original stickers are present - in the boot, door shut, filler flap etc., hence no accident damage. I have had the car fully checked out by VW and Classic Car enthusiasts, and there is no evidence of any accident damage or indeed any major work at all. I have never seen a MkII Golf in better condition. Alloy Wheels- 6.5J x 15" BBS split rimalloys in excellent condition and tyres have plenty of tread. Interior- This interior is also the best I have seen in a Mk2, with absolutely no sagging, tears or holes and a firm drivers side bolster. MFA also works perfectly. There are a few minor marks upon the trim within the boot area only. Performance- The Limited has the same power to weight ratio as that of a modern Lotus Elise, but with handling assisted by 4WD, ABS and EDL (Electronic Differential Lock - Traction Control). It's quicker over the quarter mile sprint than the legendary Lancia Delta HF Integrale, and more powerful than the contemporary BMW M3. This gives a measure of comparison for this very special car. And it's all wrapped-up in a totally understated, practical yet luxurious, five door shell. The ultimate Q car. A Very Exclusive Club - With only 71 ever built, and the whereabouts of a lot of those is suspect these days (see - the official G60 Limited Edition website - http://www.vw-racing.org/ - needs updating!), this has to be one of the rarest hand-built production cars in the world. It attracts international attention; very recently I had a "research" enquiry from France, and I even had historical correspondence from Saudi Arabia in which the author requested the opportunity to buy the car! Extras - All of the original parts removed during the RHD conversion. Such as; Power Steering Rack, LHD Dash board, Cooling/Heating system and vents, Pedal box etc. were retained. There are at least 30 significant parts available, so that Number 41 can be readily be returned to LHD if required. All of these parts were transferred to the lucky buyer, as they belong to the car, and his plan was to reinstate the LHD. The "Dress-Down Kit". See the photo taken of the car adjacent to water. This kit comprises a set of BBS RA 15" alloys with four matching BF Goodrich tyres with plenty of tread and special "VW Motorsport" centre caps, a standard single headlight grill, a 10-disc Sony dual remote control CD changer, which runs through the original 1990 head unit via an FM modulator, stealth rear sound shelf with good Alpine speakers, rubber VW car mats to protect the carpets, custom made drivers seat cover, a bonnet bra and Armoured Door Plates for all doors. DOCUMENTATION
Información de Felge: When it comes to the world of high-performance Golfs there´s no doubt that the most highly-tuned examples are to be found in the custom areas of the GTI shows. But by the same token it doesn't follow that only a modified Golf can be wild - when VW flex their muscles they can create some pretty impressive machinery. However, unlike some of the more radically styled vehicles, when VW build a seriously quick Golf they don't scream about it from the rooftops. Just look at the plain-looking G60 Limited Edition. To the casual observer it's just a black five-door GTI with a blue-trimmed grille. Surely such an innocuous looking Mk 2 can't be anything too special? Okay, well try this for size. Four-wheel drive. Supercharged 16V. 210bhp. 142 mph top speed. One of only 70 versions built by VW Motorsport. It must be the ultimate example of a sleeper - a proper 'Q'car. Best of all, is how the heads of VW introduced the G60 Limited Edition to the press. In typical understated fashion, the head of VW Motorsport, Klaus-Peter Rosorius commented that the idea behind the project was to build ´a nice elegant-looking Golf without any exterior alterations, that incorporated a number of interesting underbonnet changes.' Who else but Volkswagen would describe a fire-breathing 210bhp supercharged 16V engine as 'interesting'?! In fact the Limited Edition is easily the most 'interesting' Mk 2 Golf ever built. For Starters it wasn't built an the main Wolfsburg production line, but at VW Motorsport's main base in Hanover. Each car was hand assembled by their motorsport technicians, with each taking a week to complete (during which time Wolfsburg could churn out several thousand cars). THE STARTING POINT was a bodyshell featuring both Golf Rallye and Golf Syncro five-door features - the inner wheel arches for example are from the Rallye, while the outer wheelarches are standard Syncro-style items (rather than the flared arches and spats employed an the two-wheel drive G60). The windscreen too is a Rallye-style bonded-in item and is Said to add a little torsional rigidity to the bodyshell. Only seventy of these lovinglycrafted Mk 2 Golfs were constructed, each being sprayed in metallic black and featuring a blue-trimmed grille. This was unusual in itself as it was a 'twin lamp' item rather than the quadheadlamp version sported by all other high-performance Mk 2 Golfs bar the Rallye. In fact, other than the tasty split-rim BBS alloys, the only exterior clue that this was no 'ordinary' Golf was just a couple of discreet VW Motorsport badges attached to the grille and rear panel. In fact to the average Joe in the street, to all intents and purposes the Limited could be just a five-door GTI with different badges and a blue-rimmed grille. Which is just the way VW wanted it to be. Under the bonnet, you get the first indication of just how wild Limited really is. Shoehorned into the engine bay is a 16V engine mated up to a VW Motorsport-tweaked G-Lader supercharger, cooled by a Rallye intercooler and a large capacity radiator. An individually-numbered engraved plaque indicates that this particular Limited is No. 41 out of 70. Transmitting the power to the ground is a VW Motorsport clutch and the 02A cable-change gearbox found in the Rallye (and said to be notchier than the GTI-style rod-change 'box), which has a reputation for being bulletproof. A Rallye-style braking system comprising beefy 280mm front vented discs, rear discs, and ABS helps haul the car down from its Autobahn storming 142mph top speed. Although the exterior of the car is pretty frill-free, the same can't be said for the interior, which boasts a whole load of electronic gadgets. As it should: at the time the Limited's purchase price was double that of a Golf GTI 16V (which retailed at around £ 12,000). Limited drivers get cosseted in black leather trimmed seats (the front ones being heated), with power-steering, electric windows and mirrors being standard equipment. Naturally, centrallocking is standard, as is a sunroof and an electric headlamplevelling control. The leather trim also extends to the doorcards, handbrake cover, steering wheel rim and the gearlever gaiten. The only clue to the performance of the car is provided by the VW Motorsport gearknob. THIS PARTICULAR EXAMPLE belongs to Rick Walkner, from Grimsby. If his name sounds familiar, it should: Rick is the owner of R&A Design, the wellknown firm who specialise in body styling parts, sports exhausts and accessories for most types of water-cooled Volkswagen. For those of you unfamiliar with the company, it was officially founded in 1994 as a full time company, expanding to new premises in Grimsby in 1997. Specialising initially in just Volkswagens, Rick has since branched out into other marques and reckons that the French GTI market - Saxos and 106s - are currently amongst his strongest lines. lt was actually through his business that Rick first got to hear about this particular G60 Limited, which at the time belonged to a guy called Kevin Smith. As Rick explains: "Kevin used to do a few bits of paintwork for me, as he owned a massive garage. He also used to be responsible for running Volkswagen's massive distribution centre at Grimsby. "In 1990 the G60 Limited was one of the test cars an the Volkswagen Press Fleet that were lent out to journalists. It was used as a press car for about nine months to a year, at which point Kevin bought it off them. "It was then professionally converted to right-band drive by Kevin's garage using all genuine parts. It then got used as a runabout by his wife - Kevin used to have all sorts of other cars, including a Corrado." During this time, the car was maintained with almost religious zeal, and was serviced every 2,000 miles, and even had two cambelt changes. By 1995, VW changed plans and Kevin found himself no longer in control of the Grimsby distribution centre. At the same time his garage business was taken over by the Dixon Motor Group. It was at this point that he offered Rick the first refusal an bis rare G60 Limited, which had only covered 15,000 miles at the time. Needless to say Rick bit his arm off... Since then, Rick has used the car as a second vehicle, using it only once or twice a weck and well and truly pampering it. He's also taken the opportunity to treat it to a few of his bolt - on goodies - nothing irreversible you understand - and it often takes pride of place an the R&A stand at VW shows. The most obvious addition has been a smart set of R&A's Schmidt TH Line alloys, which are a whopping eight inches wide and shod with 215/50-15 tyres. Rick points out that "they don't catch at all, either" - probably due to the extra clearance offered by the Rallye inner arches. EAGLE-EYED READERS may also have spotted the Milltek stainless steel tailpipe poking out of the back valance this is a custom-made system that Rick had specially built for the car. To complement this system he's also slipped a K&N panel air filter into the original airbox. The only other subtle tweaks he's made to the car have been to spruce up the engine bay by polishing the manifolds and colour-coding the rocker cover. Rick is at pains to point out though that "it can all be returned to stock." However, although the subtle looks of the car are very appealing, it's the performance that Rick really rates. "It's much better than a VR6", he comments, "and it has a wave of torque from about 3,500rpm all the way to 7,500rpm. When it comes an power it's very rapid." Rick, does admit though that he rarely drives the car hard and doesn't really use it that much at all. "It's for this reason - and to fund future plans for the business - that I've decided to offer it for sale. I'd really like it to go to some enthusiast who will be able to get more use and enjoyment out of the car than me." So if you fancy owning one of the most desirable Mk 2 Golfs of them all - and easily the quickest - you'd best give Rick a ring at R&A Design (01472 811711). Just make sure you're prepared to offer over £9,000, or £10,000+ if you also want the Schmidt alloys. There were only 70 Limiteds ever built and as far as we're aware, there are currently only four in the UK (one owned by a Scot, one by the former H2O Konnection and one with roof bars based around the London area). Just think, for less than the price of brand-new Skoda Fabia 1.4 you could be behind the wheel of a real piece of Volkswagen folklore. Can you imagine the fun you'll have when your 'Plain Jane' five-door Golf creams away the opposition at the traffic lights? Quelle: VW Motoring 08/2001                                          Mayor tamaño: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyslexi...58512/sizes/o/  Mayor tamaño: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyslexi...7618101857204/  Mayor tamaño: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dyslexi...7618101857204/ Informacion técnica de VW-Racing:  Conversión a Golf Limited: http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=6671 Post del dueño de uno: http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules....imited&start=0 Golf Limited VS Golf R32: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZqWffZ_CGY Sonido de dos Golf Limited: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnISAfUjLt4 Exterior Golf Limited: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdWtJN-jXVI Saludos 
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25-jul-2009 19:21
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Un aparato digno de guardar en el garage... su valor aumenta dia a dia! Por españa se sabe que rondan un par... |
ForoCoches: Miembro
25-jul-2009 19:45
#9
| Esto si que es capaz de dejarme los ojos secos por no pestañear al mirarlo... ¡¡Precioso!! |
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27-jul-2009 14:06
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interesante, parece que ninguno lleva aire acondicionado... no hay sitio en el vano motor? Yo aun dejo a muchos atontados con mi golf II GTI 8v 112cv 900kg. Aunque parezca mentira este trasto haciendo salidas es muy bueno y una segunda-tercera que deja tirados a coches tipo clk 240 y similares. |
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27-jul-2009 14:21
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| estos últimos están hecho polvo los pobres. por cierto, ¿esta edición sólo se vendió en 5 puertas? |
Power Beauty Soul
27-jul-2009 17:45
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PD: Si, los últimos están hechos polvo, pero espérate a que suba el resto de unidades censadas y te dará ganas de llorar 
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27-jul-2009 17:59
#19
| Buena makina. Tambien existio una version syncro, con traccion a la 4 ruedas. |
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27-jul-2009 18:01
#20
 me emociono y todo uff que envidia tener uno de estos para mimarlo todos los días
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27-jul-2009 18:23
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fufff vaya pasada... el tema de suspensiones y frenos como iba? eran los del g60 o los pusieron mas gordos? |
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27-jul-2009 18:32
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En gti16 habia alguno que se habia hecho un 16v g60 por su cuenta,casi un limited. A mi me gusta mucho este coche,tal vez por su discreccion. Saludos y esperamos mas fotos de los modelos censados. P.D.:Hubo alguno con paragolpes anchos y 3 puertas?porque alguno me contradecia que el tenia uno con estas caracteristicas,pero nunca he visto fotos del vano motor de ese coche. |
Forocochero Premium®
27-jul-2009 18:35
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Pues no tenía ni idea de ese coche. Muy bueno el hilo, gracias. |
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27-jul-2009 19:16
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Me entra una duda al ver que no conocía este modelo, alguien conoce más coches de este estilo??? quiero decir ediciones tan radicales o exclusivas de coches "normales" puede ser interesante. Sin intenciones de manchar este hilo claro
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Power Beauty Soul
27-jul-2009 20:25
#30
 ), pero no creo que los dejaran de serie, porque sino como paras todo eso 
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