Race mode

[AudiA8Quattro]

Can anyone explain in simple terms what race mode does on the R?
It sounds great.
Thanks.

[AudiA8Quattro]

The same as sport mode in the GTi  - sharper throttle response, more noise, holds the gears for longer ( and so more aggressive shifts ).

Will also make subtle booms / pops when you lift off

It’s a lot louder than sport mode, is that the only real difference?

[AudiA8Quattro]

It’s fake so can be turned off in individual mode.

For me, it sharpens the throttle response so you don’t have a dead inch at the top Which brings the car to life and the booms / pops and nice ( disclaimer ...if you like that sort of thing )

Wouldn’t you just put it in sport mode to do that?

[AudiA8Quattro]

Because the R doesn’t have sport mode. It has Race mode ( it’s the same thing as I said )

It certainly does have Sport mode. You can go between drive and sport mode to do the same thing then, minus the noise!

[clubsport]

I always understood the race mode opened the exhaust flap (more noise!!!) in the R over and above the sport mode.
Just to add there is no flap in the exhaust of the GTi/PP to open even when in sport mode

[AudiA8Quattro]

I always understood the race mode opened the exhaust flap (more noise!!!) in the R over and above the sport mode.
Just to add there is no flap in the exhaust of the GTi/PP to open even when in sport mode

I think that’s what happens on the Audi RS models.
It would make sense.

[Jim_mk7.5]

Because the R doesn’t have sport mode. It has Race mode ( it’s the same thing as I said )

It certainly does have Sport mode. You can go between drive and sport mode to do the same thing then, minus the noise!

You're getting a little confused.

R Driving modes - Ind, Race, Normal and Eco (and Comfort if you have DCC).

Then you can flick the gearbox between D and S - which you can do in any of the above modes.

GTI doesn't have Race but has a Sport driving mode instead. Slightly confusing.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Because the R doesn’t have sport mode. It has Race mode ( it’s the same thing as I said )

It certainly does have Sport mode. You can go between drive and sport mode to do the same thing then, minus the noise!

You're getting a little confused.

R Driving modes - Ind, Race, Normal and Eco (and Comfort if you have DCC).

Then you can flick the gearbox between D and S - which you can do in any of the above modes.

GTI doesn't have Race but has a Sport driving mode instead. Slightly confusing.

Oh I see! I’ve not owned a Golf since 2005, so it’s a steep learning curve