The Volkswagen Golf GTI has reportedly taken the record for the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nurburgring, surpassing the previous record held by the Honda Civic Type R. The achievement is attributed to a specific edition of the Golf GTI, referred to as the GTI Edition 50. This development has been reported by multiple outlets, confirming the Volkswagen's new status as the front-wheel-drive lap record holder at the Nurburgring.