The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 has reportedly set a new record at the Nurburgring, becoming the fastest front-wheel drive production car. It appears to have surpassed the previous record holder, with some outlets suggesting it has matched the time of a Pagani Zonda and taken the record from the Civic Type R. The Golf GTI Edition 50 is being described as the quickest and fastest in its class at the Nurburgring.