Here's what they say in the Moniteur Automobile, a small, but extremely well-respected Belgian magazine. I couldn't be bothered to translate it all myself, so just put it through the Google translator, sorry. Still, I think you'll get the drift...
The most powerful Golf history model was shown in Frankfurt. VW has built a 2-liter TSI 270 hp under the hood of the sedan with appendices of circumstance.
With its 270 hp (199 kW), the Volkswagen Golf R makes 20 hp compared to the Golf R32. However, it lost 1.2 liters of displacement (cons 2 liters 3.2 liters) and 2 cylinders (4 against 6). As a bonus, consumption fell by 21%: 8.5 liters per 100 km (8.4 with DSG) against 10.7 liters with the R32. Performance is obviously stronger. Apart from the electronic limitation of 250 km / h, the R is better than any other Golf: 0 to 100 km / h in 5.7 s and 5.5 s with the DSG. In this case, a second faster than the R32. More than a second making also kilometer standing start: 25.4 s against 26.7.
The TSI direct-injection turbocharged 1984 cc developing 350 Nm (+ 30 Nm) to 5000 rpm. All the torque and power are transmitted to the four-wheel drive 4Motion new generation. With this development, it is no longer necessary to have differences in diet between the front and rear to activate the clutch SUV's. This operation uses an electric pump which provides pressure rise up to 30 bars. The pressure to build on the slats of the clutch increases proportionally to the desired torque on the rear axle. Moreover, it can operate independently of skating. The Golf has an R rating for the front, but does not hesitate to use the rear, left to become the drive for a moment.
The Golf R features a sport chassis, wheels of 18 inches and reinforced brakes. This device is a 17-inch discs internally ventilated 345 mm front and 310 mm rear. The calipers gloss black lacquer are embellished logo R The PSE has of course been adapted to respond later. It adapts to the driving mode selected (Comfort, Normal or Sport), as the steering.
The front of this R shows three large air inlets in the bumper. We also see a ramp diode acting as DRL. And overnight, the bi-xenon headlamps are fitted as standard. The rear exhaust outlets, the diffuser, spoiler and more LED lights covered with tinted windows make it almost superfluous R logo. In the cockpit, an effort has been expended on the ergonomic seats and equipped with many settings. Optionally, you can mount the bucket seats.
