VW has revealed a new Golf R 400 concept, at the Beijing motor Show. The idea marks 40 years since the VW Golf was very first launched, with VW declaring it ‘reflects the stylish prospective of the design series.
The vehicle boasts a power to weight ration of 3.4bhp per kilo – “racing vehicle figures,” according to Volkswagen member of the board of management, Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser. And he dropped a hint that the vehicle might make production at some stage when he said: “What we have to do now is develop it.”
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Retaining the iconic Golf shape, the low slung idea rides on a new 19-inch alloy wheel style as well as sits 40mm wider than the basic model. At the front there’s a more menacing bumper style with carbon impact inserts, while a high-gloss black radiator grille with yellow R outlining has likewise been added. The subtly flared wheel arches are likewise stated to be influenced by the 1988 Rallye Golf G60.
Based on the basic Golf R, the idea features the exact same 2.0-litre TSI engine however it has been heavily revised to create 395bhp as well as 450Nm of torque – up from the basic model’s 296bhp as well as 380Nm output. Power is put down via a six-speed double clutch DSG gearbox as well as long-term Haldex all-wheel drive system. The performance boost is sufficient to slash a second off the sprint from 0-62, now total in 3.9 seconds. top speed has likewise increased to 174mph.
At the rear, new warp-around motorsport carbon impact splitters merge with the extending diffuser as well as two central exhausts pipes replace the quad tailpipe configuration on the basic Golf R – harking back to the style of the 2002 Golf R32. A black roof as well as carbon fibre mirror caps total the extreme look.
The motorsport style is continued inside, with Alcantara as well as carbon leather container seats. The seats, steering wheel, door cards as well as floor mats are likewise trimmed in decorative yellow stitching. A glossy carbon fibre surface has been used to accents on the dash as well as centre console.
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