The Audi S3 and Seat Leon Cupra R others have better watch out, VW has finally unveil the replacement for the Golf R32, code name: the Golf R.
Golf R
While the Golf R32 had a V6 engine, the Golf R adopts the 4-cylinder 2.0 TSI 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque after the Audi S3.
While fans will say that the mechanism is less noble, this engine brings only good news, something to create interest in the Ford Focus RS and Megane RS at the last.
Performance is high with only 5.5 seconds stolen to reach 100 km / h or 7 / 10 less than the R32. On the environmental point of view, consumption falls logically with the adoption of 4-cylinder (8.5 litres/100km) and emissions of C02 are located just below the 200 grams (199 g / km).
The new Golf R20 or R in relation to its displacement benefits from the 4Motion all-wheel drive and sees its chassis lowered by 25 mm compared with the Golf GTI and owns property in the now famous box decorated with DSG paddles.
As for the outside, even if it seems a little less exuberant than the Golf R32, it will be available with aluminum wheels of 18 inches or 19 inches and has an optional dual exhaust.
Golf R
Volkswagen is expected to unveil its price and sale date in January 2010.
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