Vw Golf Mk2

The second-generation Volkswagen Golf (also known as the Typ 19E until the 1991 model year, or Typ 1G thereafter) was launched in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983.
It featured a larger bodyshell, and a wider range of engine options, including a GTD turbodiesel (in Euro markets, later using the 1.6 "umwelt" (ECO) diesel engine), a DOHC 1781 cc (1.8) 16-valve version of the straight-four GTI (as well as the tried and tested 1781cc (1.8) 8v GTI), the supercharged 8v "G60" with front- and four-wheel drive options, and a racing homologated variant of this, the "Rallye Golf". This model was meant to come to the US as well (badges a s"Rallye GTI"), and prototypes were made, but it did not come to be.
Notable changes to the looks of the Golf 2 included the removal of quarterlight windows in the front doors, and the introduction of larger grill slats with the August 1987 facelift. The most notable was the introduction of so called "Big Bumpers", which were introduced in the European market with an August 1989 facelift

The successful Golf GTI (or, in the USA, simply "GTI") was continued with the Mk2 as a sporty 3- or 5-door hatchback. Like late Mk1 GTIs, it featured a fuel-injected 1.8 litre four developing 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp). In 1986 (1987 for North America) a Golf GTI 16V was introduced; here the 1.8 litre engine put out 139 PS (102 kW; 137 hp) (or 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) for the catalyst version) and the model was marked by discreet red and black "16v" badges front and rear. 

Late in the Mk2s life, more high performance models were introduced, beginning with the LHD only G60, which used the 8v engine and a G-Lader supercharger. This then brought along the Golf Rallye, a 4wd G60 with flared arches. Although the name suggests it was a homologation car, this was only partially the case. Supercharging was no longer viable in rallying due to rule changes and VAG Group was concentrating on the Audi Quattro. A little known fact is that VW won a Group A championship with the Golf in 1986 and ultimately, 5000 Rallye Golfs were produced.

Then there was the ultra-rare G60 Limited, of which only 71 were made. It was a similar car to the G60/Rallye, but all were black, all but two or three were four door, and it used the 16v engine with the G-Lader supercharger and the 4wd drive train. These carried an astronomical price tag and were only sold internally to VW management. There are two known examples of this car in Ireland, and these are valued at between €15000 and €20000.

After sales of 12 million Mk1 and Mk2s - 1.1 million of which were GTis, the Mk3 was introduced in 1992. And as we all know, things went downhill from 

there.

Vw Golf Mk 1

When it comes to the hatchback segment of vehicles, the VW Golf has been on a rollercoaster ride throughout since its inception. It first debuted in Europe back in 1974, and then came to the US a year later as the Rabbit.
That was the replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The most visible changes were the adoption of large, plastic bumpers front and rear, a black plastic rear valance and slightly altered cabin trims and colours.

But the most welcome was the improvement to the 1.6-litre petrol engine. Minor exhaust and tuning modifications restored its responsiveness back to pre-July ’76 levels. The GTI was powered by a 1,588 cc four cylinder engine with K-Jetronic fuel injection it developed 110 PS at 6,100 rpm. The GTI was powered by a 1,588 cc four cylinder engine with K-Jetronic fuel injection it developed 110 PS at 6,100 rpm.
The car was an instant hit. By the time right-hand drive cars arrived in the UK in 1979 a total of 1,573 cars were sold in that year, a number that would triple within two years.

However currency-led price hikes and the arrival of inexpensive front-drive alternatives from Japan – such as the Mazda 323 from 1980 – sounded the Golf Mk1’s death knell. 

Engine: 1.3L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.8l 16v, 1.6L Diesel, 1.6L Turbo Diesel, 1.8L G60