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VW Golf GTI CLUBSPORT JMS...The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport sits above the standard GTI in the range. It has more power, plus improved brakes, suspension and steering. But German specialist JMS Fahrzeugteile improved the car even further with a set of enhancements available for the model.

The trainer offers the compact with wheels in a silver tone from Barracuda Racing Wheels, specifically the game from the Dragon Ultralight series, with a size of 20 inches. They are larger than the 18-inch Clubsport kit and the optional 19-inch ones. They're available with optional red center caps and black Barracuda Racing bolts, which add a little more contrast to the gloss finish wheels.

JMS has coated much of this Golf GTI with a glossy green sticker, combined with a black roof and hood that has a carbon fiber look. The body kit changes the car's appearance by adding a front splitter, rear diffuser and side skirts.

In this way, this eighth generation Volkswagen Golf is more aggressive. The kit also includes a front lip that sticks out from under the front bumper.

It also has the KW Variant 3 shock absorber kit that further improves the Volkswagen compact. This kit lowers the vehicle by 45mm at the front and 40mm at the rear, which gives the car a more aggressive stance.

Volkswagen has already lowered the suspension of the Clubsport by 15 mm compared to the GTI version. Although JMS hasn't tinkered with the engine, it does offer a self-made dual-exit exhaust system.

As mentioned before, the GTI Clubsport sits above the GTI in the Golf range. Remembering that Clubsport uses a 2.0 liter TSI turbo engine and 4 cylinders that produces 300 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The standard GTI delivers 245 hp and 370 Nm of torque.

The only transmission available on Clubsport is the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. Volkswagen claims the car is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 6.0 seconds and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h, which Volkswagen electronically limits.

JMS didn't mention any improvements to the interior. Clubsport comes standard with ArtVelours fabric upholstery with red contrast stitching on the seats, armrests, steering wheel and floor mats. The automaker also offers a perforated leather upholstery option.

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