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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: topher on 31 March 2009, 23:05

Title: R20T 'ring test spy pics
Post by: topher on 31 March 2009, 23:05: Could it be..?

http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied_vehicles/hatchbacks/112_0903_volkswagen_golf_r20_spycam/index.html

The S3 brakes and twin exhaust certainly seems to suggest so. Obviously they will 'toughen up' the looks.. I for one am eagerly awaiting the official release.
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Post by: Rhyso on 01 April 2009, 08:48: posted a little early for April Fool's didn't you Toph?? :tongue:
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Post by: TeddyKGB on 01 April 2009, 21:28: TBH that looks about right - the R32 always did look a bit tame :undecided:
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Post by: Jkctr on 01 April 2009, 22:02: Going off GTI prices expect starting prices of £30k!

Looks crap in comparison the R32! The rear lights look hideous!
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Post by: Jimp on 01 April 2009, 22:23: Looks just like the normal mk6 but with different zorts :undecided:
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Post by: topher on 02 April 2009, 08:39: Well that's kind of the point. I doubt the bodywork design is finalised yet but the fact that they're out there testing the engine/chassis means that the rumours of a new .:R version are just one step closer to being true.
Title: Re: R20T 'ring test spy pics
Post by: squirrelGTi on 02 April 2009, 08:52: I'm shocked at the price of the GTi! I'm more inclined to get myself a S3 and either spend the extra on that or find a low miler and get one probably cheaper than a new GTi!

It's been said before, once Xenons are available you're looking over 25K with DSG!
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Post by: HA54SYM` on 02 April 2009, 09:09: Is is it me, or are the wheel arches slightly more flared than normal?

Again as above, was hoping on this, but at the current price level of the GTi is going to be stupid money.

Dave
Title: Re: R20T 'ring test spy pics
Post by: Snoopy on 04 April 2009, 09:48: Quote from: squirrelGTi on 02 April 2009, 08:52
I'm shocked at the price of the GTi! I'm more inclined to get myself a S3 and either spend the extra on that or find a low miler and get one probably cheaper than a new GTi!

It's been said before, once Xenons are available you're looking over 25K with DSG!

That makes two of us.

Odd how i like the mk6 better with those plastic side rubbing strips.
Title: Re: R20T 'ring test spy pics
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 04 April 2009, 18:05: Also featured here:-

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/234934/hot_golf_r20.html

Let's hope so, eh?!! 8)
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Post by: carl1 on 04 April 2009, 21:49: i quite like it, but you know its going to sound sh*t when compared to a R32. You never know there might be a 3.6 in there :drool:
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Post by: ReDBull on 07 April 2009, 10:45: That's cool about time VW came up with something to directly challenge EVO's and STI's. Is it right that VW are going rallying again next year?
Title: Re: R20T 'ring test spy pics
Post by: HA54SYM` on 07 April 2009, 14:17: No nothing confirmed as I know of.

They have hinted at it, as a lot of manufacturers have, with the newer lower spec WRC plans for cars.
Title: Re: R20T 'ring test spy pics
Post by: R32UK on 10 April 2009, 07:52: if your gonna go to the ring to get pictures you might as well take a camcorder along with you!!! Surely the guy taking the picture knew something about cars... so what the hell did it sound like?????? v6 or diesel??? :undecided: