Owner: Mark Macdonald
Year/Vehicle/Model: 1992 Volkswagen GTI (formerly 16v)
Engine Block/cylinder head: 1998 1.8L 20V Audi A4 Turbocharged
Internal Mods: Stock Internals
External Mods: Garrett T3 Turbo (T3/T4 by July), G60 injectors, HKS blow off valve, Tail Wastegate
Engine management mods: Neuspeed custom mapped chip, HKS valve controller, GReddy turbotimer
Transmission (type and modifications): 16V 2Y rebuilt by Craftworks with quaife limited diff, lightened & balanced flywheel, ACT clutch kit, Road/Race
Suspension mods: H&R coilover system, Neuspeed front & rear sway bars, Polyurethane front bushings, Neuspeed front stressbad, custom rear
Brake system mods: Corrado 11.1", Brembo rotors, Ferrodo pads, Cross-drilled fronts & factory rear, Goodridge stainless brake lines
Wheel and tires: ATS Billet limited line 15", Falken Azenis Sport 205/50/15R
Tell us why your car should be in the Challenge: My car represents the classic red MK2 GTI with subtle body mods. This car looks like a well-maintained simple little red GTI, however lurking in the front bumper is a barely noticeable front mount intercooler. This is the only clue that this is way more to this car than meets the eye. Having 279.4hp at the wheels makes this the ultimate Q car and a frightening rocket. Owners of C2's, Z roadsters, '02 M3's and S2000's that can't quite understand why a 1992 VW hatchback is kicking their butt. You have to see this thing!