Volkswagen GOLF R: More POWER, more SPORTS, even more R

Let's start below bonnet, where Golf R hides a forced-charge two-liter four-cylinder powertrain of maximum power 235 kW (319 HP) and s 420 Nm maximum torque, which is 27 hp and 41 Nm more than its predecessor.

The joy of driving is at Volkswagen for the US market, it is basically tied to a six-speed manual transmission, and for an additional charge, the "R" will also be available with seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission. Surprisingly, the Golf R will be available exclusively in combination with a DSG transmission.

Regardless of which transmission will be installed in the vehicle, all models will be equipped with the car's performance-appropriate system four-wheel drive by torque vectoring. At Volkswagen, they say the latter helps eliminate understeer and reduces the car’s turning radius in corners while at the same time Golf R Zato "Noticeably more agile" while driving.

Thanks to these settings you can Golf R accelerate from 0-100 km / h 4,7 seconds and reaches a maximum (electronically limited) speed of 250 km / h. Sporty features also extend beyond the engine compartment, as the Golf R has a sport-tuned suspension s harder springs and shock absorbers. Engineers also added a lightweight aluminum subframe and increased the negative tilt on the front axle to allow for higher cornering speeds and greater stability when driving fast. These changes are also improving the appearance of the car, it is Golf R 20 mm lower than the standard model.

In addition to the changes mentioned above, the model has changed adaptive damping system, electronic differential lock and variable ratio control system. Drivers can choose from six different driving modes to choose from Comfort, Sport, Race in Individual.

They were joined by two new settings called Special in Drift. Special mode has been optimized for Nordschleife and has softer damping settings than Race mode, thus "Maintains maximum contact with the road." This helps the car to cope “Wavy surfaces” Green hell.

Drift but the way it allows the car - you won't believe it - drifting. It does this by changing the parameters of the electronic stability control system and optimizing the power distribution to the individual wheels.

Start of sales new Golf R is forecast for the second quarter of next year.