NOREV 840046 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976 %

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 was launched in 1976 and pioneered the "hot hatch" segment, defining the sporty compact car trend. Conceived in secret by a group of passionate engineers, the GTI was the first Golf to feature a 1.6L fuel-injected engine with 110 hp, weighing only 846 kg—delivering driving enjoyment and agility.

First revealed at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor Show, it stood out for its maneuverability, simple yet assertive styling (red grille trim, tartan seats, golf ball gear knob), and made sporty driving accessible to all.

The Golf GTI quickly became a global success, far exceeding Volkswagen’s expectations (461,690 produced between 1976 and 1983), achieving cult status and inspiring generations of sporty hatchbacks.

The 1976 Golf GTI is accurately reproduced by NOREV in 1/43 scale, especially under reference 840046 in red