Volkswagen Golf (Germany, 1991-1998)

In 1991, the third-generation Golf was released – again, a tad bigger car than its previous generation model, except for its wheelbase which remained the same. The Mk3 Golf would win 1992’s Car of the Year election.
As new engines were available, particularly the first TDI diesel to be installed on a Golf (1993), Volkswagen made publicly clear that it was possible to increase power to a diesel engine while preserving its fuel efficiency. Direct-injection system was set on this Golf variant in 1993.
Also, another new and innovative engine would be presented by the Mk3 Golf – the 2.8L V6 (or VR6 in Volkswagen’s terminology). Regarded as the finest within the Mk3 variants and thanks to its 172hp, the VR6 would help the Golf reach a top speed of 138 mi/h (222 km/h). Later on, a 2.9L 188hp VR6 was available too.
Finally, after 13 years of existence, the Mk1 Golf convertible version was replaced by the Cabrio, i.e. the Mk3-based convertible.