GTP Cool Wall: 1983-1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK II

[Wiegert]

1983-1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK II nominated by @JASON_ROCKS1998

Body Style: 3/5-door hatchback
Engine: 1.8L Fuel Injected I4
Power: 110-137 hp
Torque: 113-140 ft-lbs
Weight: 900 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, front wheel drive
Additional Information: The successful Golf GTI was continued with the Mk2 as a sporty 3 or 5 door hatchback. Like late Mk1 GTIs, it featured a fuel-injected 1.8 litre four cylinder engine developing 110 HP. In 1986 the Golf GTI 16V was introduced; here the 1.8 litre engine put out 137 hp and the model was marked by discreet red and black "16V" badges front and rear. US/Canadian GTIs were later equipped with 2.0 16 valve-engines, available in the Passat and Corrado outside North America. In 1990, like the Golf, the GTI was given a facelift, and the "Big Bumper" became standard on all GTIs. This was maintained through the rest of the Mk2 model era. Today the MKII GTI is a highly sought after car, and is a popular choice for tuning, especially in Europe.​

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[MisterWaffles]

Look at the rear wheel lifting off in the intense cornering! Also, it comes from a simpler time.

Cool.

 

[AudiMan2011]

An unspoiled one is very cool, but there's a whiff of chav about it.

Brings it down to meh.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Old Golf.

 

[el fayce]

I never really liked the looks of the MKII compared to its predecessor. Uncool.
*Edit: I accidentally voted meh.

 

[Wiegert]

A "bruv" dubber.

Uncool.

 

[Nessy]

An unmodified one in silver, could muster a cool.

 

[VXR]

Standard these are cool. The most 80s period correct car this side of the 911 turbo.

 

[mustafur]

Considering the version we got in Australia was complete junk and was barely faster then the regular Golf i would say uncool.

 

[TheCracker]

Not as cool, iconic or go-kart-like as the MkI.

The MkII was the first car I ever drove on a track, even at 18 it felt underwhelming. Meh.

 

[GTP_Ingram]

An unmolested example is cool. If you can find one.

 

[TheCracker]

An unmolested example is cool. If you can find one.

There's a really nice example near me. Looks standard apart from wearing a set of (period) 3-piece BBS's. I do admire it every time I walk past, but I don't desire it.

 

[SPhilli911]

Meh, nothing special to me. I can appreciate what the car is and the "hot-hatch" revolution it may have started, but I don't see them as cool.

 

[Tornado]

Westmoreland Assembly. Puebla Plant Mexico.

 

[Wolfe]

I've always found these wholly more appealing than the MkI, and like other cars of the time period it's a refined version of its predecessor while predating the bloat and/or softening of its successors. Easy Cool.

 

[Casey]

Its a good handling and not bad looking hatchback.

Cool.

 

[The87Dodge]

Almost any Euro hot-hatch would get a Cool rating. Their light, nimble, and most have good looks, this one especially. Cool.

 

[Stotty]

Standard, cool.

But most of them have been butchered by the Dub crowd.

 

[Liquid]

Never understood the Mk II hype. They're a bit ugly too.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Thanks to the likes of Instagram, hipsters and the whole idea of slamming and stancing the reputation of this car has been ruined. SU.

 

[Dennisch]

Never understood the Mk II hype. They're a bit ugly too.

 

[Liquid]

 

[niky]

The sequel is almost never better than the original.

Except, maybe, for "The Empire Strikes Back", "Terminator 2", "Batman Returns", "Captain America: Civil War", "The Dark Knight"... errh... uhh...

Un... decided.

 

[7up747]

Cool. This is my favorite of golf generations. Basic, built to last and quite performing for it's time (GTi,G60 limited, Rallye) versions.

 

[SPhilli911]

Honestly, I think the only truly cool version of the "Mk2" is the Golf Country. It's just so random, I love it.

 

[Cano]

VAG crowd. Insta-seriously uncool.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Sub Zero. Practically FWD equivalent of Miata, with added bonus of being practical.

 

[AlvaroF]

Not as cool as the MK1. And the amount of ruined Golf MK2 GTD makes me cringe. Yes I know they are GTD's, but it's because GTI's are hard to find, otherwise they would be the ones ruined. Very Uncool because of that.

 

[SVX]

I've always found these to be a fatter and uglier Mark I.

 

[axletramp]

It ain't no MK1, but at least it also ain't no MK3. Straight cool, if you can find an unmolested one.