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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: matchboy on 16 April 2013, 12:41

Title: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: matchboy on 16 April 2013, 12:41

Looks tasty - 0-60 in 5.0 seconds!  :shocked:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/scoop/new-vw-golf-r-scooped

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 16 April 2013, 12:55

Great find.

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: HA54SYM` on 16 April 2013, 13:01

Indeed, as its the first GTi (sort of) mk7 I have seen in black!

Liking the wheels if they are final design, also interesting 19's with sunroof? Maybe the reduced kerb weight make this now permisable?

Dave

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: charlie on 16 April 2013, 13:10

Tail pipes looking good  :smiley:

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: Jimble on 16 April 2013, 13:15

I'm liking the white GTI behind it! :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: matchboy on 16 April 2013, 13:16

Quote from: Jimble on 16 April 2013, 13:15

I'm liking the white GTI behind it! :lipsrsealed:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: master_hayabusa on 16 April 2013, 13:36

The Golf R is also said to make use of lightweight technology in the bodywork and components, including the alloy wheels and brakes, and tips the scales at just 1200kg.

Damn! How is this even possible?!

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: HA54SYM` on 16 April 2013, 15:10

Anything is possible, and it was discussed how it could be done in the VW MQB tech release, but I can;t see them actually doing it tbh.

Dave

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: carl1 on 16 April 2013, 15:28

If this is going to be 1200kg i'll chop my leg off and eat it.

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: master_hayabusa on 16 April 2013, 16:44

Quote from: carl1 on 16 April 2013, 15:28

If this is going to be 1200kg i'll chop my leg off and eat it.

And I'll lose 10kg just to make it even lighter.

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: ROO1 on 16 April 2013, 17:28

Can I see a rollcage?

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 April 2013, 22:58

Quad tailpipes look... :cool:

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: Booth11 on 16 April 2013, 23:28

Quote from: Mr GTD on 16 April 2013, 22:58

Quad tailpipes look... :cool:

They do.  Should look great on the finished article.

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: master_hayabusa on 16 April 2013, 23:39

The weight in this article seems much more realistic.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041656614/volkswagen-golf-vii-r-spied-testing-at-nrburgring

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: ROO1 on 17 April 2013, 05:49

Quote from: master_hayabusa on 16 April 2013, 23:39

The weight in this article seems much more realistic.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041656614/volkswagen-golf-vii-r-spied-testing-at-nrburgring

Sounds more realistic

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2013, 13:54

Quote from: master_hayabusa on 16 April 2013, 23:39

The weight in this article seems much more realistic.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041656614/volkswagen-golf-vii-r-spied-testing-at-nrburgring

Yes, much more like it.  Couldn't see it being lighter than the gti.

Title: Re: Golf R Spy Shots & Info
Post by: ROO1 on 24 April 2013, 20:57

I think it sounds poor compared to what I was expecting

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j4WZ-VaHC0w