The VW Golf R is a successor for the R32 but it won’t use that car’s 3.2-litre V6 according to the reports. Instead, it will get a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 261bhp and around 258lb ft of torque.
Its 0-62mph time for the six-speed manual is expected to be 6.5secs, with the DSG-equipped model capable of getting to 62mph in 6.4secs.
Other features claimed to appear on the R include LED lights, new wheels, sills and badges, and twin rear exhausts. Inside it gets two-tone sports seats, aluminium pedals and R badging.
No prices have been confirmed by VW, but expect to pay around £25,000 when it goes on sale in the UK next year.
ha it looks identical almost to the scirocco r! wasn't expecting that...
erm why is it that the golf r gets 4WD and has 4bhp less than the scirocco r which only gets an electric LSD to its FWD? hmmm
well swmbo likes the 5 door so thats the pirelli replacement sorted and i'm liking the 3 door, its not all about the looks its about the mechanical grip
pat15312 wrote:ha it looks identical almost to the scirocco r! wasn't expecting that...
erm why is it that the golf r gets 4WD and has 4bhp less than the scirocco r which only gets an electric LSD to its FWD? hmmm
It doesnt have less power, PS and BHP are not the same. . . . .
The most powerful and fastest-accelerating Golf ever produced – the Golf R – has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed by Volkswagen Individual, the special projects wing of Volkswagen, and following on from the Mk4 and Mk5 Golf R32 models, the four-wheel-drive Golf R is equipped with a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine developing 270PS.
New engine
Not only is the new engine 35kg lighter and 20PS more powerful than the 3.2-litre V6 found in the outgoing Golf R32, it’s also more efficient. Economy rises from a combined 26.4mpg to 33.2mpg while CO2 emissions fall from 257g/km to 199g/km. Despite the gains in efficiency, the Golf R is faster and sharper than ever – the new car can accelerate from rest to 62mph in just 5.7 seconds. Equipped with a six-speed DSG gearbox, this figure falls to 5.5 seconds. The top speed is limited to 155mph.
The 1,984cc, four-cylinder EA113 engine (as opposed to the EA888 fitted to the current Golf GTI) is derived from the Mk5 Golf GTI. To extract the extra power the block has been reinforced with an entirely new alloy head, uprated pistons, conrods and high-pressure injectors. An uprated turbocharger generates 1.2 bar of boost and a new intercooler helps the engine cope with the extra heat generated. The result is 270PS developed at 6,000rpm and 258 lbs ft of torque at 2,500rpm.
Safety
The powerful new Golf R has new 345mm diameter front brake discs (rear: 310 mm) and callipers. The uprated suspension has been lowered by 25mm with revised spring and damper rates, and there are new anti-roll bars. The Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) has been revised with two stages designed for track use, and the electro-mechanical power steering system has been tweaked to sharpen its response.
Four-wheel drive
Unlike the four-wheel-drive system fitted to the R32, which relied on differing wheel speeds between the front and rear axles, the Golf R uses a pre-charged hydraulic system that reacts quicker and reduces wheelspin by limiting the torque channelled through either axle. In extreme cases, up to 100 per cent of the torque can be channelled to the rear wheels if required.
Exterior style
To set the Golf R apart from a conventional Golf or GTI it’s fitted with new front and rear bumpers with LED running lights at the front and a gloss black diffuser at the rear, which houses a pair of central exhausts. The new car is fitted with Xenon headlights, a new black grille, wing mirrors and a set of sill extensions. The Golf R is fitted with 18-inch five-spoke wheels with 225/40 tyres as standard – 19-inch wheels with 235/35 tyres are optional. At the back, unique rear light units lend the Golf R an aggressive look – the high-intensity LED bulbs are hidden behind smoked lenses.
Interior style
The Golf R has a set of distinctive aluminium ‘R’ kick plates, and new seats finished in grey Alcantara and contrasting high-grip black mesh cloth. Gloss-black highlights throughout the interior are complemented by the subtle, electric-blue needles in the revised instrument column.
The new Golf R is set to arrive in the UK in December. Prices and specification will be announced nearer the time.
hehehehehehe, think its a case of try both and then decide in my case, not going to order these off what i read in a brochure, trouble is so much mag banter not based on any real fact floating around (eg the Golf is the more hardcore etc etc etc), a trip out in a stage2+ s3 did show me the merits of 4wd
I still think the price will be silly for what you get. Once you spec it up I think you'll be looking at a little north of 30k for a golf or rocco and tbh that's way too much.
I saw a new Golf R at a dealers this week, in what I think was Steel Grey or similar, looked rubbish!!! Didn't look anything special at all, just like a regular Golf, especially from the front
iAmbu wrote:I saw a new Golf R at a dealers this week, in what I think was Steel Grey or similar, looked rubbish!!! Didn't look anything special at all, just like a regular Golf, especially from the front
the grill doesn't look good on the golf R, GTI one is hasmore presence, alsoin the flesh rising blue didnt suit the golf, candy white 3 door looked spot on though
