1983 · Volkswagen

Golf GTI

D314 PI ·112 hp ·I4 · 1.8L ·118 mph ·Common

Speed 4.2 Handling 3.6 Accel 3.5 Braking 2.4 Launch 3.3 Offroad 5.3

The 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a common D-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 314 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 1.8L inline-four producing 112 hp and 109 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the front wheels through a 5-speed gearbox.

At 1,909 lb it carries about 17.0 lb per horsepower, with a 63% front weight balance, and tops out near 118 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, and it plays as a front-wheel drive car. Standard production class. This class consists of affordable passenger cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Specifications

Class: D · 314 PI
Rarity: Common
Layout: Front FWD
Engine: I4 · 1.8L
Power: 112hp
Torque: 109ft·lb
Weight: 1,909lb
Front Weight: 63%
Gears: 5-spd
Top Speed: 118mph
Origin: Germany
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1983
Credits: 18,000

Collections

Retro Hot Hatch

D class · Standard production class. This class consists of affordable passenger cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

Forzavista

Dyno I4

Stock power & torque across the rev range, curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 112 hp @ 6,162 Torque 109 lb·ft @ 3,864 Redline 6,700

Car Mastery

The exact 4×4 perk tree, 11 perks, 55 to unlock everything. Click a perk for its effect.

Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1983
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf GTI
Model (short): VW Golf GTI '83
Media name: VW_GolfGTI_83
Class: D
Performance index: 314
PI (raw): 0.205
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability15

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - special: 3 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 18,000 CR
Content ID: 99
Model ID: 2995
Hidden from Autoshow: No
Hidden from Auction House: No

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Has livery: Yes
Has race livery: Yes
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 1,781 cc
Powertrain ID: 0
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: FWD
Gears: 5
Peak power (sim): 835.445
Peak torque (sim): 1.479
Redline (sim, rad/s): 701.6
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 607.374

Performance - manufacturer spec3

0-60 mph: 8.1 s
0-100 mph: 26.2 s
Top speed: 118 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 7.9 s
0-100 mph (sim): 23.383 s
Quarter mile (sim): 16.183 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 86.862 mph
Top speed (sim): 117.835 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 163.327 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 414.422 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.825 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.828 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 4.19
Handling: 3.6
Acceleration: 3.47
Braking: 2.36
Launch: 3.31
Offroad: 5.27
Min offroad perf: 0.3
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.61

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 866 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 63 %
Front ride height: 0.26 m
Rear ride height: 0.255 m
Road traction: 0.628
Offroad traction: 0.608
Snow traction: 0.607

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Road
Tire brand: Auto Exe
Front tire: 185/60 R14
Rear tire: 185/60 R14
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): 0 deg
Caliper angle (rear): 0 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: -9.01
Downforce rear: -8.31
Longitudinal drag: 201.83
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 315
Lateral drag rear: 185
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 1
Wing mask: 1

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 1
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.53
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 366.5
GameTorqueScale: 0.85
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.619
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Retro Hot Hatch
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI have?

A normally aspirated 1.8L inline-four engine.

How much power does the Volkswagen Golf GTI make?

112 hp and 109 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the Golf GTI in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the D class with a Performance Index (PI) of 314.

Is the Golf GTI RWD, FWD, or AWD?

front-wheel drive (Front FWD layout).

What is the top speed of the Golf GTI?

Around 118 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the Golf GTI cost in Forza Horizon 6?

18,000 CR at the Autoshow.