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Offline jv

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mk7 Golf R UK press release
« on: 20 August 2013, 19:02 »
http://www.golfgti.co.uk/viewnews_content.asp?newsID=61

Might be able to get one sooner than a GTI  :whistle:
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Offline Chief1337

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #1 on: 20 August 2013, 20:36 »
Very nice!!

Depending on release dates/timing and pricing, very tempted to consider changing my GTi order to an R!!!!
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Offline JellyB

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #2 on: 20 August 2013, 23:33 »
Shame they don't remove the fwd and just allow it to be a rwd car... or am I dreaming :D
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Offline KyleB

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2013, 00:38 »
Love the quad exhaust.
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Offline DubaiGTI

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #4 on: 21 August 2013, 06:06 »
Not a fan of the quad exhausts.  The twin pipes were a signature for the car.

The wheels are naff.

Otherwise, looks good.  Should go like a rocket once remapped.
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Offline Neil gti

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #5 on: 21 August 2013, 06:27 »
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Offline matchboy

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #6 on: 21 August 2013, 09:03 »
Quote from: Neil gti on 21 August 2013, 06:27
Few more details on here

http://www.vwvortex.com/news/volkswagen-news/volkswagen-golf-r-first-official-photos-and-information/

Nice find!  The article mentions 19" 'Pretoria' alloys - anyone got a pic of these?  A quick google search has pulled up nothing.  I think this kind of motor deserves 19" rims  :laugh:
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Offline MAW73

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #7 on: 21 August 2013, 09:13 »
Very nice indeed. Must say I prefer the look of the R to the new GTi.



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Offline Thornster

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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #8 on: 21 August 2013, 09:16 »
Depending on the standard kit and discounted price this could be a good alternative to the S3/M135i (and GTI!). At least everyone can soon stop comparing the S3/M135i to the GTI...

Guessing leather will be standard(?), so if the list price is £30,000 then the price difference vs the GTI (with leather) is 'only' £2,500...

Really don't like the alloys though.
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Re: mk7 Golf R UK press release
« Reply #9 on: 21 August 2013, 12:23 »
Quote from: JellyB on 20 August 2013, 23:33
Shame they don't remove the fwd and just allow it to be a rwd car... or am I dreaming :D

Maybe I'm ready that article wrong but it states: 
"If necessary, almost 100 per cent of power can be transferred to the rear axle"
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