Volkswagen Golf R
Article published: 05 Aug 2011 15:38
Powerful, dynamic and advanced, the phenomenal new Golf R raises the benchmark for sports performance to unprecedented new levels. From the incredible 270 PS to the 25 mm lowered sports suspension, from the aerodynamic body shape to the quality craftsmanship within, everything is geared to deliver more driving excitement than ever before. Uncompromising, unbeatable, unequalled – experience the ultimate adrenaline buzz in the fastest Golf yet.
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.
The new Golf R is set to arrive in the UK in December. Prices and specification will be announced nearer the time.
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