{"id":30819,"date":"2021-05-21T05:54:26","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T10:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=30819"},"modified":"2023-01-29T17:19:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T22:19:06","slug":"manhart-tunes-the-golf-viii-gti-to-286-hp-gives-it-a-starry-sky-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/manhart-tunes-the-golf-viii-gti-to-286-hp-gives-it-a-starry-sky-roof","title":{"rendered":"Manhart Tunes the Golf VIII GTI to 286 HP, Gives it a Starry \u201cSky Roof\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"custom-first\">Manhart fiddled with the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the outcome will certainly not disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>With new choices coming from all major industries, the front-wheel-drive hot hatch segment has never been more competitive. We have a variety of newcomers arriving from automakers and aftermarket tuners, but only a few can compete with the Manhart-tuned Volkswagen Golf GTI.<\/p>\n<p>The Golf GTI is one of the most common models in the category, with a deep history dating back to the 1970s. The MK8 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 245 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, good enough for a top speed of 155 mph and a zero to 62 mph time in just a little over 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-30819 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-02.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Manhart VW Golf MK8 GTI\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-02.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-02-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-02-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-02-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/750;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-07.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-07.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Manhart VW Golf MK8 GTI\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-07-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-07-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-07-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/750;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-03.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Manhart VW Golf MK8 GTI\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-03.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-03-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-03-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-03-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/750;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Being one of the most daring and experienced tuners around, Manhart applied its in-house MHtronik module to the Volkswagen Golf GTI,\u00a0 increasing the performance figures to 290 HP and 313 lb-ft of peak torque. According to reports, an additional 45 HP and 40 lb-ft of torque hastened the 0 to 62 mph sprint to somewhere around 5.5 seconds, although the exact figure is still unknown.<\/p>\n<p>The fiery front-wheel-drive compact has been given an aesthetic makeover both inside and out. The shiny black paint with a red line sure gives the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/tag\/volkswagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volkswagen<\/a> Golf GTI a menacing look, and for better handling and maneuverability, H&amp;R shock absorbers lower the hatchback by 40 mm, while larger brakes are there to handle the extra power.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-30819 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-04.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Manhart VW Golf MK8 GTI\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-04.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-04-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-04-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-04-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/750;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-05-e1621613225274.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-05-e1621613225274.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Manhart VW Golf MK8 GTI\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-05-e1621613225274.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-05-e1621613225274-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-05-e1621613225274-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Manhart-VW-Golf-MK8-GTI-05-e1621613225274-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/750;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>A fresh diffuser at the back and 8&#215;19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with 225\/35 R19 tires make the Manhart Golf GTI stand out even more compared to its stock cousin. The interior, however, has the most striking feature, with a roof full of tiny LEDs producing a starry sky effect similar to that of Rolls-Royce.<\/p>\n<p>Per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/tag\/manhart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manhart<\/a>, customers can personally request several other adjustments and modifications, meaning that this tuned Golf GTI will be a truly unique sight.<\/p>\n<p>More details on <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210612144345\/https:\/\/www.manhart-performance.de\/en\/our-brands\/volkswagen\/manhart-golf-gti-290\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manhart&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manhart fiddled with the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the outcome will certainly not disappoint. With new choices coming from all major industries, the front-wheel-drive hot hatch segment has never been more competitive. We have a variety of newcomers arriving from automakers and aftermarket tuners, but only a few can compete with the Manhart-tuned Volkswagen &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":30837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5606,6638],"tags":[9783,3975,10381,273],"class_list":["post-30819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-tuning-news","category-volkswagen","tag-germany","tag-golf","tag-manhart","tag-volkswagen"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Manhart Tunes the Golf VIII GTI to 286 HP, Gives it a Starry \u201cSky Roof\u201d<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Manhart fiddled with the eighth generation Volkswagen Golf GTI and the final outcome will certainly not disappoint.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/manhart-tunes-the-golf-viii-gti-to-286-hp-gives-it-a-starry-sky-roof\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Manhart Tunes the Golf VIII GTI to 286 HP, Gives it a Starry \u201cSky Roof\u201d\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Manhart fiddled with the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the outcome will certainly not disappoint. 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