Low-Mileage Customized VW Golf Rallye Homologation Special Is Up For Grabs

The Golf Rallye is one of VW's lesser-known performance vehicles. One is now for sale. VW designed the Golf Rallye to compete against the dominating Lancia Delta Integrale in Group A rallies. While the front-wheel-drive Golf GTI had some popularity, they wanted an all-wheel-drive car to fight in Group A.

As a result, Volkswagen grabbed a GTI and reduced its capacity by 18cc, fitted it with a supercharger and the Golf Synchro's all-wheel-drive system, and then built 5,000 roadgoing vehicles to comply with FIA homologation standards.

The automobile had more than enough power, with 158 hp (160 PS/118 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) of torque transmitted to all four wheels via its manual gearbox, but it was too heavy to thrive. In any case, it provided the general public with a very unusual automobile.

The car also features a few modifications, including K&W adjustable suspension and a control system for the Haldex differential, as well as numerous suspension and brake equipment restorations and repairs. This one in Sweden is on sale for around USD $45,689. For that price, you have a unique forerunner to the contemporary Golf R with only 2,238 km (1,453 miles) on the clock.