Is the golf R400 real?

While the R400 was originally touted as a concept car with no plans for production, Volkswagen is set to make an about turn, with the car rumoured to go on sale at the end of 2016 as a direct rival to the new Ford Focus RS.

How much does a 2019 Golf R cost?

It’ll be priced from $61,990 before on-road costs. As previously reported, the manual option is dead for the 2019 Golf R, along with the entry-level Grid specification. That means the range kicks off at $56,490 before on-road costs, jumping to $58,490 for the wagon.

What is the Golf R400?

The Golf R400 is based around the three-door Golf R, with which it shares its hot formed steel floorpan and elements of its bodyshell. Despite early rumours suggesting it may receive a wider range of weight saving measures than those featured on the concept in Beijing, it is not exceptionally light.

What is the most powerful Golf R?

New VW Golf R is the most powerful Golf ever made, trumping the outgoing model for pace and acceleration. 320 PS engine sends the R from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds. Go for the ‘R-Performance’ pack and you’ll get a special ‘Drift’ button as well as a drive mode specifically for the track.

What is top of the range golf?

At the top of the range, there are no less than four high-performance Golfs to choose from: the traditional Volkswagen Golf GTI petrol model, the more frugal (yet still quick) GTD diesel, the advanced GTE petrol-electric hybrid and the hugely fast and powerful Golf R.

Is the Golf R turbocharged?

Engine, Transmission, and Performance Under the Golf R’s hood is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder that makes 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque—up from 288 hp and 280 lb-ft in the last generation R. The engine pairs with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

How many horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf R400 have?

In better news, its 400-hp inline-four should find its way into future Audis. Almost two years ago to the day, Volkswagen confirmed the 395-horsepower Golf R400 for production, but that was before its emissions cheating scandal was revealed to the public.

Why was the Volkswagen Golf R400 cancelled?

Jens Meiners over at Automotive News reports that the Golf R400 was cancelled following the departure of R&D chief Heinz-Jakob Neusser last fall. Neusser, like former CEO Martin Winterkorn, was one of many key VW employees forced to resign over the emissions cheating scandal.

What are the specs of a Volkswagen Golf R?

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is ready to overthrow the hottest hatchbacks that have been hogging headlines during its absence from our shores. Spawned from the improvements made to the upcoming Mk8 Golf GTI, the R-rated model has a more powerful 315-hp turbo-four and an all-wheel-drive system with a drift mode.

Is the Volkswagen Golf your the same as last year?

The 2019 Golf R is basically the same as last year. Volkswagen even adds a new special color program —called Spektrum—that unlocks 40 different exterior color options to paint your R. Most of these sweet paint choices were once worn by iconic VW models from history, in addition to the five standard colors.