Copping, Richard
VW Golf: Mk 1-IV
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398113374
- author:
- Copping, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Automotive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Volkswagen Golf Mk 1-IV: A Story of Continuous Development. Published in 1974, the Golf replaced the iconic Beetle and set new standards for family hatchbacks, becoming one of the world's top-selling cars. Its design by Giorgetto Giugiaro incorporated innovative engineering features such as a transverse engine, allowing for more internal space. This book reveals the development story of the Golf, from its initial launch to the critical management and design decisions that led to its success. The author explores how Volkswagen's concept of continuous development resulted in the Mk 2, Mk 3, and Mk IV models, each with significant design and engineering changes. The book also covers variants such as the Jetta, Vento, and Boa, which were popular in the United States. Full of fascinating information, this book provides a revealing analysis of the first four versions of the Volkswagen Golf, shedding light on its evolution and success.