Ahead of the UK
launch of the new Golf GTI on May 22, Volkswagen has constructed a
Scalextric track on an epic scale inside a hangar to lend armchair (or
office chair) enthusiasts the chance to race the new hot hatch online
and against the clock.
The 30ft by 25ft
track is the work of a team of 60 modellers and features over 200 scale
buildings. It forms the basis for the ‘GTI Project’, a new online game
through which you can control the 1:43 scale Golf GTI as it negotiates
the hairpins, straights and narrow bridges that make up the track.
There’s no need to spend hours setting it up on the living room floor,
no potential damage to furniture (and family pets) should you crash at
high speed. Simply log onto
www.gtiproject.com and you’ll be guided to the virtual workshops of the GTI Project and the track itself.
As with the real
thing, too much enthusiasm leads to crashes and lost time. A delicate
approach and a little perseverance lead to quick times and your chance
to appear on the online global leader board, possibly resulting in
universal acclaim from friends and colleagues.
Along the way you
can learn more about the new Golf GTI, from its new 2.0-litre TSI
engine to the advanced six-speed DSG gearbox, colours, trims and
performance information. In addition you can order a brochure or even
book a test drive.
Set a
particularly quick time and you’ll be entered into the prize draw to
stand the chance of winning the opportunity to drive a new Golf GTI for
three months.
The
order books are now open for the full-scale Golf GTI. Prices for the
three-door model start at £22,410 and rise to £22,995 for the five-door
model. More information on the new Golf GTI can be found at
www.volkswagen.co.uk or at any Volkswagen Retailer
