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Volkswagen has raised curtains from the exhilarating Golf R which is the fastest Golf hatchback ever with a record of 0 – 100 Kmph in mere 5.1 seconds or even better with DSG transmission at 4.9 seconds. However, the top speed is restricted to 250 Kmph. Powering under the hood is 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter turbocharged unit producing 300 BHP @ 5,500 – 6,200 RPM. The torque figure is 380 NM @ 1,800 RPM – 5,500 RPM. Here’s a list of key aspects from the official press release:
Drive Safe,
350Z
Gearbox:
- Six speed automatic DSG
Cargo:
- 343 litres to 1,233 litres
Character:
- Flagship with racing DNA
Colours:
- "Tornado Red", "Pure White", "Lapis Blue Metallic", "Reflex Silver Metallic", "Limestone Grey Metallic", "Night Blue Metallic", "Deep Black Pearl Effect" and "Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect".
Drive system:
- All-wheel drive
Driver assistance and performance systems:
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS, brake assist, traction control, XDS+ electronic differential lock, four-wheel EDS, engine - drag torque control, countersteering assist (standard)
- ESC Sport (ESC mode, e.g. for race courses)
- Driver Alert System (standard)
- Automatic post-collision braking system (standard)
- Progressive steering (standard)
- ParkPilot (standard)
- Tyre pressure monitoring indicator (standard)
- DCC dynamic chassis control
- ACC plus adaptive cruise control
- Front Assist surroundings monitoring system with City Emergency Braking
- Dynamic Light Assist dynamic main beam control
- Driving profile selector including Race mode
- Light Assist main beam control
- Cruise control system
- PreCrash occupant protective system
- Rear Assist
- Lane Assist lane-keeping assistant
- Road sign recognition
Engines (Petrol):
2.0 TSI with output of 221 kW / 300 PS
Equipment line:
- R
- Standard radio: "Composition Touch" (5-inch screen)
- “Composition Colour” radio (5-inch screen)
- “Composition Media” radio (5.8-inch screen)
- "Composition Media" radio with navigation function
"Discover Media" (5.8-inch screen)
- “Discover Pro” radio-navigation system (8-inch screen)
- Dynaudio sound system
- Car Net (Online services)
Market launch, Europe:
- Fourth quarter of 2013
Prices (Germany):
- Golf R – from 38,325 euros
Production location:
Wolfsburg plant
Running gear:
- Front: MacPherson strut suspension
- Rear: modular performance suspension
- Progressive steering
Standard gearbox:
6-speed manual gearbox
Wheels:
- Standard wheels: 18-inch "Cadiz" alloy wheels
- Optional wheels: 19-inch "Cadiz" alloy wheels and “Pretoria”
- Six speed automatic DSG
Cargo:
- 343 litres to 1,233 litres
Character:
- Flagship with racing DNA
Colours:
- "Tornado Red", "Pure White", "Lapis Blue Metallic", "Reflex Silver Metallic", "Limestone Grey Metallic", "Night Blue Metallic", "Deep Black Pearl Effect" and "Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect".
Drive system:
- All-wheel drive
Driver assistance and performance systems:
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS, brake assist, traction control, XDS+ electronic differential lock, four-wheel EDS, engine - drag torque control, countersteering assist (standard)
- ESC Sport (ESC mode, e.g. for race courses)
- Driver Alert System (standard)
- Automatic post-collision braking system (standard)
- Progressive steering (standard)
- ParkPilot (standard)
- Tyre pressure monitoring indicator (standard)
- DCC dynamic chassis control
- ACC plus adaptive cruise control
- Front Assist surroundings monitoring system with City Emergency Braking
- Dynamic Light Assist dynamic main beam control
- Driving profile selector including Race mode
- Light Assist main beam control
- Cruise control system
- PreCrash occupant protective system
- Rear Assist
- Lane Assist lane-keeping assistant
- Road sign recognition
Engines (Petrol):
2.0 TSI with output of 221 kW / 300 PS
Equipment line:
- R
- Standard radio: "Composition Touch" (5-inch screen)
- “Composition Colour” radio (5-inch screen)
- “Composition Media” radio (5.8-inch screen)
- "Composition Media" radio with navigation function
"Discover Media" (5.8-inch screen)
- “Discover Pro” radio-navigation system (8-inch screen)
- Dynaudio sound system
- Car Net (Online services)
Market launch, Europe:
- Fourth quarter of 2013
Prices (Germany):
- Golf R – from 38,325 euros
Production location:
Wolfsburg plant
Running gear:
- Front: MacPherson strut suspension
- Rear: modular performance suspension
- Progressive steering
Standard gearbox:
6-speed manual gearbox
Wheels:
- Standard wheels: 18-inch "Cadiz" alloy wheels
- Optional wheels: 19-inch "Cadiz" alloy wheels and “Pretoria”
Drive Safe,
350Z