We have all the details and driving photos of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf R. Does it feel as solid as the Golf R32. You can find out inside.
The 2.0-liter direct injection TSI petrol engine will power the new Volkswagen Golf R. It produces more horsepower than its predecessor. It is not only more powerful but also more efficient.
The new Golf R is a replacement for the Golf R32 with its 3.2-liter six cylinder engine. It exceeds all performance expectations. The new Golf R’s 266 horsepower engine is 8% more powerful than the old model. It also has a 4.5% torque boost to 350 Nm. The time from 0 to 100 km/h is 5.7 seconds when using a manual transmission instead of 6.5 seconds for the R32. The DSG gearbox reduces the time to 5.5 seconds. Top speed is set at an electronically-limited 250 km/h.
The fuel rating is also a nice feature. The DSG car consumes 8.5 liters per 100km, which is close to 28 mpg. This is an improvement over the previous 10.7l/100km (26.2mpg). The CO2 emissions are now 199 g/km, down 22% The Golf R, like the R32 is an all-wheel-drive model. The new all-wheel differential doesn’t require a “difference between the front axle speeds and the rear axle speeds”.
A variety of equipment is included in the VW Golf R, including LED daytime running lights and clusters of LED rear lighting clusters. Under the diffuser, you will find twin chrome tailpipes. With ride height dropping by 25 millimeters, the adaptive chassis now offers three settings: “Normal”, “Comfort”, and “Sport”. The new Talladega style 18-inch alloy wheels cover ventilated disc brakes and shiny black tuned callipers. Also available in black and silver, 19-inch wheels
Designers added leather touches to the interior of the microfiber fabric. R-badging is also available.
The press release below contains the complete list of standard equipment. The pricing of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf R has yet to be announced. There have been reports that the Golf R was approved for North American markets.