R20T

[mac7]

Surprised to read on autocar though that VW only plan to sell 500 a year in the UK.

They do that to prevent over-supply and allow them to maintain the list price without discounting. Did it with the MkV GTI and R32.

[davoaj]

Didn't know they did it with the MkV GTI.

Makes sense but will put the dampers on my plan for a 6 month old one for about £24k!!

[mac7]

I've read that the new haldex will transfer 100% torque to the rear axle - did the system in the R32 not do that then?

[AlanD]

No, If memory serves it was only a 60 / 40 split.

Where did you read that?

[synnea]

I've read that the new haldex will transfer 100% torque to the rear axle - did the system in the R32 not do that then?

Yes, thats correct. I read it too, trying to find the source.

[Horney]

New system has some constant on demand pressure type thingy which basicly means it's a gazillion times better than the haldex system on the old R.

nick

[AlanD]

constant on demand pressure type thingy

Is that the technical name for it Nick ?

[Horney]

Yup!

Unlike the four-wheel-drive system fitted to the R32, which relied on differing wheel speeds between the front and rear axles, the Golf R uses a pre-charged hydraulic system that reacts quicker and reduces wheelspin by limiting the torque channelled through either axle. In extreme cases, up to 100 per cent of the torque can be channelled to the rear wheels if required.

Some press release or other had this in.

nick

[synnea]

Where is TT when you need him lol.

I assume its the same as the Audi system then? Correct me if I am wrong? Or is it the fact that 100% of power will go to the front wheels unless they lose traction and then it shifts it as needed, only much more efficiently compared to the Haldex.

Are some of the Audi set at 60/40 ratio in that there will always be at least 60% drive to the rear wheels, I wonder will the Golf R be like that. I may have got that wrong but maybe someone can correct me as required.

[Horney]

I believe it's the same system as fitted to the newest S3.

Nick