Volkswagen's Golf has reportedly taken the record for the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nurburgring from the Honda Civic Type R. The Civic Type R had held this record for some time, but the Golf, specifically the GTI Edition 50, has now set a new record. The details of the record, including the exact time and the Golf's specifications, such as its 321 horsepower, have been reported by various outlets.