What exactly does GTi mean?

Question

I know what the initials stand for, but does it refer to the bodywork or the engine? For example how is a VW Golf SE different from a VW Golf GTi?

You guys need to read the bit under the question. I know it stands for Grand Tourismo Injection, but what does it mean???

oadbywonder - do you pretend to be an idiot or does it come naturally? If you read all the question, you will see what I am asking. I think you are the MUPPET.

Answer 1

Its not the engine as you can get a 115BHP GTi that couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding.

Its all about the package. It will look sportier, and will probably have a firmer suspension setup than a standard car. THe interior will be better equiped also.

Its basically a better trim level, but its aimed at people wanting a sportier car. You can get a sportier engine as well, but that is not neccessary to get a GTi badge.

Answer 2

As far as the 1985 to 1992ish Golf 2 GTI and the Jetta 2 GLI are concerned. The GTI/GLI had a 100hp 4cylinder and a DOHC 16 valve 4cylinder with ?hp. The standard non gti/gli engine was the the 85hp 1.8 4cyl. Then there is now the VR6 15 degree V6.

The other difference is the trim package. spoilers, ground effects.

Here is a link that will give more info on the range of VWs. It has been 13 years since I worked at German Auto Service so my memory fails me some. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf

P.S. Yea, and what uthockey32 above me said too.

Answer 3

The GTi has a more powerful engine a different transmission and some body mods. Depending on the year some GTis had the VR6 and others regular 4 bangers but with more horsepower. Body differences also varied over the years from small wings to lower body panels. Also most had tighter suspension set ups so handling was better while the ride was a litter harder than the SE.

Answer 4

as u can already tell GTI stands for grand turismo injection, but with the se there is a diifference in the bodykit such as colour coded bumpers/strips, alloys, fog lights, then interior would be different to, on the GTI u would get leather steering wheel, leather gear knob and handbrake, plus u would get sports seats, maybe climate control and an up grade cd player. Plus the GTI would have a black dash where the SE would be a terrible grey.

Answer 5

TI started with Alfa Romeo, putting it as an indication of the humble 1300 Giulietta TI berlina and later used it with the Giulia, it was supposed to mean Turismo Internazionale.
BMW did the same with the 1800 TI in 1964, with the same meaning, as they were clearly targeting the clientele of the Giulia TI.
In 1962 Peugeot introduced a fuel injected version of the 404 and dubbed it TI, Tourisme Injection.
GT has been always used as an abbreviation for Grand Touring/Turismo/Tourisme etc.
GTI for the Golf was the first time that GT and Injection were put together.

Answer 6

gran tourismo, with injection. usually means all the kit. lowered, alloys etc, but there are so many options avaiable now. you could probably buy a GTi with no add ons and it would look like a totally standard model. its mince. bring back the raw gti's. drivers cars, not for comfort and school runs etc.

Answer 7

Grand Tourino injection

Answer 8

I've been always told: Grand Tourino injection

Answer 9

On a Volkswagen, GTI means Gran Turismo (Italian) or grand tour (or touring) (English) and the 'I' is for Bosch Fuel Injection.

Answer 10

Gti's are normally the hot hatch version of a car, and are always more expensive to insure.