Tuning firm APS has created a stage one performance upgrade for the Golf GTi boosting power to 250bhp.
The Northamptonshire-based firm have increased power by simply remapping the cars ECU giving the engine an extra 43bhp and 85lb ft torque.
The result is a drop in the GTi’s 0-62mph time from 6.9 seconds to 6.2 seconds whilst top speed is also increased to 155mph from 149mph.
The upgrade costs £599 fitted including VAT and is available now.
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