Reverse Top Speed on GTI

Crazy question: Does anyone know the top speed our MK6 GTI’s can go in reverse?

Let’s assume stock. I wouldn’t know if manual vs DSG matters.

I want to know what the 0 to -60 is.

blower said:

I want to know what the 0 to -60 is.

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The 0-60 forward for a stock GTI is easy to find online if you don’t know yours by heart. Depending on the year/generation of the GTI, it’s around 6.4 seconds according to VW for the MK6.

If you meant reverse, there is no way the stock GTI goes 60 mph in reverse. I couldn’t find it online, so asking here. I’m guessing it’s 12-15 mph is the top reverse speed, but I’m wondering if anyone knows from experience.

Could try it and get back to us with the results, don't forget to bust a 180 *eats popcorn*

GhostGTI said:

Could try it and get back to us with the results, don't forget to bust a 180 *eats popcorn*

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[emoji23] LMAO!

I’ve never done a reverse 180. If I screw it up at a higher reverse speed like 12 mph, could the GTI flip? Center of gravity is low on the GTI, but no clue.

hahaha don't think it would flip stock height but try at your own risk!!!

Here is a 9 year old vid from when the MK6 first came out. James bond status

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNsLQUnIAo

GhostGTI said:

hahaha don't think it would flip stock height but try at your own risk!!!

Here is a 9 year old vid from when the MK6 first came out. James bond status

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNsLQUnIAo

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Living in Iowa does give me access to some lonely roads where this could be tried.....maybe I’ll learn the move and impress some ladies [emoji23] (popcorn moment for sure)

(Also while figuring out max reverse speed!)

I tried doing some math to figure this out.

Our cars have two final drive ratios. One is for 1st-4th gear, the other for 5th and 6th. I can't find anything that says which one reverse uses, though, so I'll do both:


*Manual Transmission*

Reverse gear ratio: 3.99

"Final I": 3.94
Total ratio: 15.7
Wheel RPM at redline (6800): 433
Speed at redline: 32 MPH*


"Final II": 3.09
Total ratio: 12.33
Wheel RPM at redline (6800): 552
Speed at redline: 41 MPH*


*DSG*

Reverse gear ratio: 3.99

"Final I": 4.06
Total ratio: 16.20
Wheel RPM at redline (6800): 420
Speed at redline: 31 MPH*

"Final II": 3.14
Total ratio: 12.53
Wheel RPM at redline (6800): 543
Speed at redline: 40 MPH*

*Assuming an approxiamte tire diamter of 25" (78.5" circumference)