VOLKSWAGEN TAKES WRAPS OFF SPECIAL EDITION GTI

To mark the 25th European anniversary, the GTI 337 is available onlyin Reflex Silver and will be priced at $22,225.Inside, in addition to the more than 40 standard items in a GTI, the337 offers the Monsoon ® Sound system, a special three-spoke perforatedleather-covered steering wheel with red stitching, a leather-covered handbrake with the same red accent, special shift knob with GTI design, alloyinterior touches such as subtle trim treatments, alloy treated pedals, footrest and door sills. The inside's sporty look is all encompassing withblack interior panels and matching safety belts and floor mats, which comewith a red embroider. Most importantly to the true driving enthusiast willbe matching front Recaro Sport seats designed for the most demanding curves.The 1.8 T engine propelling the 337 has always been known for itssix-cylinder like performance in an economical four-cylinder package. Thisupgraded 1.8 T was first launched last year and provides substantial low-and high-end power and performance, employing a turbocharger, an intercoolerand Volkswagen's innovative five-valve technology. The 1.8 T's latest ECUsoftware optimizes air intake, ignition timing, and fuel mixture.Volkswagen's exclusive five-valves per cylinder technology provides forexcellent top-end breathing in the 1.8 T, and the double overhead camshaftsprovide for optimal valve control. All of this is built into a compact andefficient long-stroke1.8 liter four-cylinder package. The result: 180horsepower at 5,500 revolutions per minute and 174 lbs. ft. of torque allthe way from 1,950 to 5,000 rpm-an extraordinarily long and flat torquecurve that provides plenty of pulling power from the low end through thetop. It is also a refined four-cylinder, with the sophistication normallyassociated with six-cylinder powerplants. All this power and refinement isable to propel the GTI 337 from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over sevenseconds.