29.5.2019. Double strike at the Wörthersee! 29. Is may for two Teams of apprentices at Volkswagen, the day of days: the 38. GTI-Meet show for the first time, their self-designed and built show cars before tens of thousands of automotive Fans that come to see the legendary event in 2019. In the spotlight the unique Golf GTI Aurora from Wolfsburg and the Golf Variant FighteR from Zwickau are.
Fast, loud, spectacular and digital: Both the Golf Variant FighteR, as well as with the Golf GTI Aurora, the trainees not only prove your skill, but also a lot of love to Detail – and that you fear no challenges.
First Premiere: the Golf GTI Aurora from Wolfsburg
“The Apprentice-Wörthersee-Team in 2019 and has equipped the Golf GTI Aurora with the latest technology,” says Christoph Görtz, head of vocational training in Wolfsburg. Additional Displays in the center console let the driver know the engine and vehicle data, particularly to circuits useful. The passenger can watch the same time on a Tablet-PC, about the, he also the 3500 Watt sound system can control.
The show car was created with the help of Digital technologies: The trainees designed the Design of the exterior and interior, first computer, wherein particularly the Details of the Sound – and Multimedia-tail expansion of the two-seater represented a challenge. The trainees constructed the rear side panels as well as the recordings of the speakers and Subwoofer first on CAD computer.
“By participating in the Golf GTI Wörthersee project, our trainees gain extensive specialist and interdisciplinary experiences for their future careers,” says Christoph Görtz. “The Integration of complex digital applications in the vehicle is of the highest importance, and also the respect of deadlines and Quality, the coordination with specialists involved, the presentation of own results, as well as creative solutions for technical challenges.” 12. The vehicle of this project series is back with “fresh ideas” at the Wörthersee.
The Golf GTI Aurora is a 2.0 l petrol engine drives with a power output of 279 kW (380 HP) and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The unique GTI is painted in the colors Nardograu (LY7C) and Deep Black pearl effect (at the rear) (LC9X), as well as the unique accent color of Mint Green. The body kit with rear diffuser and all of the decorative elements were painted by Hand.
The Wolfsburg-based Team, led by project Manager Holger Schülke (after the occupations):
Motor vehicle mechatronics technicians: a Team spokesman Lorenzo Canu (22), Luca Fabiano Lesse (22), Claudio Lindner (22), Patrick Marten (21), vehicle painter/interior: Kevin Behnsen (20), Kira Stöhr (19), vehicle-interior designer: Estelle Fassonge (20), Lea Radmann(20), a process mechanic for plastic and rubber technology: Betty Zimberg (19), Technical product designer: Henri Vespermann (21), Technical model maker: Daniel Butz (22), electronics technicians for automation technology: Jonas treasure (19), Maximilian Neubauer (24), Jacob Piontek (20), Jasper Sünnemann (19), media designer: Patrick müncheberg (20), merchant for office management: Dominik Metzig (20), Nicolas Heße (19).
Second Premiere: Golf R Variant with 4MOTION FighteR from Zwickau
Strong and wide! 13 young employees of Volkswagen Sachsen unveil the Golf R Variant FighteR. The show car with all-wheel drive is powered by a 295 kW (400 HP) strong TSI engine with 7-speed dual-shift gearbox – and motor (100 HP more than the standard vehicle Golf R Variant
) to see the FighteR, thanks to body-on-site Breitbaus on the fender and the rear wheel arches directly. A whopping three inches, according to the modification – on every page!
It was built for the FighteR by the trainees from the vehicle plant in Zwickau, the engine plant in Chemnitz and the “Gläserne Manufaktur” in Dresden. Together they created a Wörthersee Showcar, which will be used as a Safety Car in racing events at the sachsenring: roof light-signal system and front flasher in the radiator grille is thanks.The unique piece has a gloss finish in the colour crystal, silver and Nardograu, design colors Misano red and piano black.
Technological Eyecatcher is a 360° camera, which is installed on the roof of the FighteR. It was pre-recorded a fast lap at the sachsenring, which you can watch during the GTI meeting at the Wörthersee in the vehicle with integrated VR-glasses.
So the interior has been customised by the trainees complete The full leather with Alcantara extends to the trunk, decorated with red accent stitching and Alcantara-inlays in the door panels and bucket seats. Acoustic Highlight is a specially designed for this single piece of crafted sound system is.
The Zwickau Team of project Manager, Claudia Kittler (after the occupations):
Construction mechanic: Christian Teufl (22), Laura case, gate (21), electronics technicians for automation technology: Alec Hoppe (20,), Maximilian Vogel (21), process mechanic for coating technology: Marleen Krupp (19), Aileen Langhof (19), Lena Schuster (20),a vehicle painter: Tobias Poller (19), Automotive mechanic: Nico Schille (22), Niclas Hauffe (18), Sebastian Vehlow (22), industrial mechanic: Julian Winter (18), a mechatronics engineer: Tom Ludewig (19).
Golf-show cars Aurora and FighteR (photo: Volkswagen AG)
