The 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTD with a 2.0 TDI engine and six-speed DSG was tested on a four-wheel-drive dyno. The initial run recorded 180 hp and 386.5 Nm. The DPF had been removed on this car; according to the video, the other systems were left in place.

After the engine ECU was calibrated, with the DSG software unchanged, the dyno showed around 216 hp and 407 Nm. The DQ250 transmission control was then adjusted. With the same engine file, the combined result reached 225 hp and 455.6 Nm, showing that the gearbox settings had limited the torque available on this particular car.

During a repeat test, engine temperature reached about 103°C and output fell to 221.6 hp. The temperature protection was not disabled: the car reduced power in response to operating conditions. Factory protection against overheating remained active.