Vanko Commission

Restomod Build Diary

This US commission is based on a Mk5 generation Golf 6 speed manual with a Delta ECU tuned to 260 BHP with 250 ft. lbs. of torque.

The 1973 shell is fully restored and strengthened,  finished in BMW San Marino Blue and fitted with our larger 50 litre fuel tank option. The interior is fitted with Black leather Honda S2000 seats, electric windows, a Coolerworx gear selector and our custom carpet set.

The dashboard is a custom setup with traditional gauges and colour coded fascia.

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Specifications

ENGINE

  • 2.0 TFSI from a Mk5 Golf GTI 260 BHP. 250 ft-lb. TurboCharged with direct injection. Drive-by-wire throttle.
  • Delta GDI4 ECU.
  • Stainless sports exhaust system with centre exit.
  • Barrel-type charge-cooler system.

POWERTRAIN

  • Six Speed Gearbox.
  • Final drive 3.94:1.
  • Mid-engined, rear wheel drive.

BODY

  • Restored Mk3 reinforced shell with updated driving position.
  • BMW San Mariono Blue.
  • Bootlid stealth extractor fans.
  • CDS Full 'Street' roll cage incorporating a removable modular engine cradle.
  • Tubular front subframe hosting our bespoke fluids pack.
  • Rear firewall bulkhead with removable panels.
  • Corvette bonnet vent.
  • Rear quarter ducts.
  • Mk1 bonnet with dimple holes.
  • 50 litre fuel tank.

SUSPENSION

  • Fully adjustable suspension for camber, toe & Caster.
  • Front double wishbones.
  • Rear trailing arms.
  • Adjustable coilover dampers for height and damping all round with helper springs.

SPECIFICATIONS

BRAKING

  • 260mm vented front disks with Wilwood 4-pot calipers.
  • 260mm solid rear disks.
  • OBP Pedal box.

INTERIOR

  • Honda S2000 Black leather seats.
  • Retro dash with gauges.
  • Multi-function removable steering wheel.
  • Coolerworx gear shifter.

ELECTRONICS

  • CAN linked wiring loom.
  • Electric windows.

WHEELS & TYRES

  • 7x13 Minilite alloy wheels.
  • Yokohama A539 175/50R13 tyres.

STYLING

  • Mk1 grille.

DIMENSIONS

  • Length 3010 mm.
  • Width 1550 mm.
  • Height 1280 mm.