This 1100HP Volkswagen MK2 Golf is far from an ordinary classic hatchback. Built by Johannes Schnäckel of STT Turbotechnik, it runs a 2.8L VR6 engine paired with a 3.2L cylinder head for improved airflow and serious power. The latest setup now includes a Kotouc sequential gearbox with paddle shifts, transforming this lightweight Mk2 into a brutal drag racing machine capable of launching with incredible force.

At Germany’s L8-Night event, the Golf was put to the test while chasing an 8-second quarter-mile pass. With a previous personal best of 9.3 seconds, the new combination immediately showed its potential by recording a 9.05-second run before eventually dipping into the 8-second zone with an impressive 8.98-second pass. Hard launches, violent gear changes and unmistakable VR6 turbo power make this one of the wildest Mk2 Golfs ever built. For more content like this one follow us also on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram!