"The Golf GTI Pirelli is back; a powerful, fast and very exclusive GTI. Volkswagen is continuing the history of one of the best known limited edition models in Europe. In May 1983, the “Original Pirelli” arrived on the market. It was based on the first generation, second series Golf GTI. A distinctive identifying feature: Specially designed alloy wheels with the “Pirelli P” on their outer edges. A remarkable 10,500 cars of the special model were built and sold within half a year. Then it was over – a limited edition! If there were an Automobile Hall of Fame for young-timers, the “Pirelli GTI”, as it was called by its fans, would have long held a place there..."

This is from a new review on the 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli, from TopSpeed. It has info on design and performance, as well as other features. Also available is a picture gallery.





Here's the whole review: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/volkswa...i-ar35832.html

 

its a shame to see an at transmission