1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 For Sale
Published: August 24th, 2026
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1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 For Sale
This 1996 VW Golf GTI VR6 is a twice-built, 1000-plus-horsepower R32-drivetrain drag car wearing black paint over a rust-free body. The seller reports 85,000 miles on the chassis but roughly 1,500 miles on nearly every mechanical component after a ground-up second build, and states they have owned the car for 21 years, garaged with A/C its entire life. It is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida/USA
Price: $48,000
1996 volkswagen golf gti vr6 for sale
Key Details
- Make/Model: 1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6
- Mileage: 85,000 on body, ~1,500 on rebuilt components
- Transmission: 2004 R32 02M 6-speed, SQS full race DOG gear set
- Engine: 2.8L 24-valve VR6 block, R32 3.2L cylinder head
- History: One owner 21 years, two complete build stages
- Title: Clean
1996 volkswagen golf gti vr6 for sale
Condition
- No rust anywhere, seller describes body and parts as clean
- Black paint losing shine in some areas, scratches present
- Recaro Pole Position seats described as like new, no rips or tears
- MOMO steering wheel and Corbeau 5-point harnesses show no signs of use
1996 volkswagen golf gti vr6 for sale
Performance Highlights
- Precision 7275 billet ball-bearing T4 .81 turbo, rated 1200HP
- Stainless tubular exhaust manifold, twin Tial 44mm wastegates, Tial 50mm BOV
- JE forged pistons, Pauter chrome-moly rods, forged crank, ARP throughout
- Supertech race valves, Techtonics 264/260 cams, custom intake manifold and throttle body
- R32 complete AWD system, Driveshaft Shop Stage 5 axles, Peloquin front and rear diffs
- SQS boost-controlled Haldex controller, 02M billet case and transfer case reinforcement
- Clutch Masters 725 twin-disc drag clutch
- SQS sequential shifter, clutchless shifting 7000–8000 RPM, ignition cut at 8200 RPM
- Seller states 216 MPH at 8000 RPM in 6th gear
- 3.5-inch stainless exhaust, fully heat-wrapped
- Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, custom H&R 600 lb springs, H&R sway bars, tubular control arms
- Aligned for straight-line traction; seller notes it can be realigned for corner grip
1996 volkswagen golf gti vr6 for sale
Upgrades & Features
- Fueltech FT600 touchscreen ECU and harness, CO2 boost controller
- Aeromotive E85 fuel system, ID 2000cc injectors, 12-gallon fuel cell, billet fuel rail
- Full chrome-moly roll cage built by a professional race shop
- Sparco aluminum pedals, Cabrio MK3.5 dimple dashboard
- Innovate ethanol and oil pressure gauges, Auto Meter fuel pressure gauge
- Braille 5 lb battery, 0 AWG copper wiring, all-new custom harness with fuse box
- 17x9 35mm 5x100 black wheels, Toyo R888R 255/40/17
- ABT spoiler, Kamay grille, MK3 euro lip and air ducts, dual round headlights
- Power steering retained
1996 volkswagen golf gti vr6 for sale
Additional Information
- SQS shifter can be swapped back to standard 02M 6-speed shifter
- Spare parts included: new OEM MK3 VR6 front bumper (unpainted), new driver-side front fender
- Extra O2 and pressure sensors noted as not included in gauge kits
1996 volkswagen golf gti vr6 for sale
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