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Exclusively for the ADAC Tourenwagen Junior Cup series, the VW up! GTI is a thoroughbred Cup vehicle whose technical key data make it unique in an international comparison.
Developed and homologated according to our own Junior Cup regulations, the vehicle is unrivaled in terms of equipment and engineering and closes the large gap between karting and professional touring car and GT racing in Germany with a first-class and cost-effective training device.
The VW up! GTI Cup was first created as a prototype after a development phase of around one year and completed its rollout in 2019. In order to simulate the mileage of several years of use, the first test and development program included test bench runs and more than 4,000 kilometers on national and international racetracks. A value that also corresponds to the customer sports cars of other manufacturers.
The close cooperation with our technical partners ensures the best possible development of all cup-specific components and will also help to ensure that the vehicle can cope with all the demands of everyday racing in the future.
In its second year of use, the vehicle was refined with sensible modifications: since the 2022 season, a limited slip differential has provided professional propulsion, which not only makes the vehicle around 3 seconds faster, but also improves drivability and steering behavior. Since then, even closer duels and "more racing car" have ensured an even higher technical standard.
A new front axle will be fitted to all vehicles in 2024. The CNC-milled aluminum wheel bearing housings now have an optimized geometry, large wheel bearings and new wheel hubs in conjunction with uniball guide joints. An update that increases ease of maintenance and maintenance intervals, thereby reducing input costs and further improving performance.
The 2024 upgrade package is rounded off by a new body and fender kit on the front end, which is specially tailored to the front axle and the new Hoosier tires.
The vehicle has reached its final technical stage of development in 2025. It will continue to be produced by MRD to the same proven standard for all vehicles. After more than 30 units have been built and are in the hands of customers, further new bodies will be built to order in the course of 2025 and will be delivered around the turn of the year 2025/2026.
A lead time of approx. 6 months should be taken into account for newly built vehicles that are manufactured in the current season.
The following vehicle brochures are valid for the year 2025 and contain all relevant information. If you have any questions, the series organization will be happy to help.
VEHICLE BROCHURE 2025
