The most turbulent Golf variant celebrates its 20th anniversary. On this occasion, Volkswagen is offering a limited edition R “20 Years” which will only be available for one year. On the menu, a power from 320 to 333 hp. Discovery.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fastest Golf, Volkswagen is drawing a limited edition called Golf R “20 Years”. An even sharper version that has a power of 333 hp, 13 hp more than the standard Volkswagen Golf R. And as the saying goes, so that the ramage relates to the plumage, on board, this Golf R anniversary is the first production Volkswagen to be adorned with a real carbon insert.
Specific equipment
The Golf is fitted with 19-inch Estoril rims. It receives the large roof spoiler, an Akrapovic exhaust line and is available in blue or white. The body and the cabin receive specific “20” badges. Like the standard Golf R, this edition, which is sure to be a collector’s item, has a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG robotic gearbox and comes standard with 4Motion all-wheel drive. This limited edition will remain in the brand’s catalog for one year. This model will be sold in Europe, in some international markets as well as in North America. Its price has not yet been announced. The Golf 8 R is displayed today at €52,180 with a penalty that can be between €6,039 and €10,980 depending on the equipment.
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From the Golf 4 R32 to the Golf 8 R!
The history of the Volkswagen Golf R therefore begins just 20 years ago, in 2002 with the Volkswagen Golf 4 R32. A supercharged compact boosted by a strong 241 hp 3.2-litre V6 engine, while the contemporary GTI has 180 hp at the front wheels. And so that the power is perfectly passed to the ground, the 4Motion all-wheel drive takes care of the grain. A commercial success, the Volkswagen Golf R32 sold three times more units than expected. A first attempt which turned into a masterstroke and which made Volkswagen want to follow up on the Golf R32 which from the Golf 6 will become Golf R period.
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For 260,000 Volkswagen Golf Rs, all generations combined have found buyers. In addition to the sedan, the car is also offered as a station wagon.
As a high point in 2014, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Golf, Volkswagen is presenting the Golf R400 concept car at the Beijing Motor Show, which, as its name suggests, has 400 hp using a gasoline engine. four-cylinder 2.0 TFSI. A mechanical turn that announces the change under the hood of the standard Golf R, which has lost a pair of cylinders over time but has continued to gain power.
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