Golf R in the flesh

[Exonian]

They’re all privately owned cars so possibly a sneaky tune?

I’ve seen a few rolling road graphs of the M135i engine in both the BMW and JCW that are putting out a decent amount less than the 306PS (but these might have been cars that hadn’t reached the magic 1000km running in ECU trigger for all I know).

A good result though.

The posh lad needs to cut down on his E numbers though...

[AndyGTI]

They’re all privately owned cars so possibly a sneaky tune?

I’ve seen a few rolling road graphs of the M135i engine in both the BMW and JCW that are putting out a decent amount less than the 306PS (but these might have been cars that hadn’t reached the magic 1000km running in ECU trigger for all I know).

A good result though.

The posh lad needs to cut down on his E numbers though...

So looks like we need a second opinion. Hopefully the Golf was standard, but wasn’t sure what had been done to the M135i

[Exonian]

It’ll be interesting (assuming the R was standard) to see one go up against the all conquering A45S. Could be reasonably close!

The Motech M135i was previously running a Tuning Box (obviously removed for the vid) and I think it has an intake and exhaust (the latter being merely expensive eye candy admittedly). Quite likely had MPS4s tyres on it too.

The Golf R was fairly likely wearing Bridgestones! 

[Brenbo]

Just seen the Tiguan R is open for order so had a go on the configurator.  It has more colour options than golf R also has options like climate windscreen and discover nav pro is only £600 not £1600. But to have Harmon Kardon system you need panoramic roof?  Strange really how the options of VW R models are not aligned with each other more.  Why only 3 colours on the golf but more on the Tiguan?

[AndyGTI]

That is weird, but also not surprising, I really feel the marketing department look too see how they can annoy the buying public into trading up to other models.

Been out for a walk and my local garage has one(Tiguan R) in the showroom. No it defo is as it was lapiz blue and 4 exhausts

I’ll check the configurator out now...thanks for mentioning

[Exonian]

Not sure if this was posted up elsewhere?

Pistonheads and the Golf R https://youtu.be/9n9HQVCDUPo

[mcmaddy]

Just seen the Tiguan R is open for order so had a go on the configurator.  It has more colour options than golf R also has options like climate windscreen and discover nav pro is only £600 not £1600. But to have Harmon Kardon system you need panoramic roof?  Strange really how the options of VW R models are not aligned with each other more.  Why only 3 colours on the golf but more on the Tiguan?

when I looked yesterday it was either pan roof or roof mounted storage box sunglasses thing.

[Jim_mk7.5]

Not sure if this was posted up elsewhere?

Pistonheads and the Golf R https://youtu.be/9n9HQVCDUPo

This just popped up in my YT recommends so gave it a lunchtime watch. Great review. He's come a long way from those early evo videos when he sounded a bit dull and boring.

[Guzzle]

Carwow review now up

https://youtu.be/j9LEro19Ues

[Jim_mk7.5]

0-60 in 4.0 secs flat is very impressive.

The general consensus seems to be it drives better than the previous R with more feel. I'm liking it.