Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf, Giorgetto Giugiaro for Volkswagen
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The crisp front-wheel-drive hatchback that replaced the Beetle and gave its name to a class of car.

The Golf became Volkswagen's new foundation after the Beetle. The GTI of 1976 made it a sporty car for everyday use. The class of car is called the Golf class in several countries.

Materials: Steel monocoque body; water-cooled four-cylinder front engine

Manufacture: Made in Wolfsburg; the GTI came in 1976.

The straight, crisp shape with round headlamps.

The broad rear pillar.