eusser gave no indication of a launch date for the most potent Golf model yet, which in concept form produced a 395bhp and 332lb ft from its beefed-up turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, taken from the Golf R.
The R400 is all-wheel drive and uses a six-speed manual gearbox. It can hit 62mph from rest in just 3.9sec and reach a top speed of 174mph.
Not sure if this is in reference to the same Golf model, but I read that there might be a targa roof option for the next-generation Golf as well. it would certainly add something a bit more exciting and interesting to the vehicle.
Australian magazine Car Advice has learned from an insider that the Golf Targa is "more than just an idea," which could mean that concepts or prototypes are considered.
I noticed people really liked the Fiat 500 Cabriolet, which serves a similar purpose as this targa top does. Only difference is with the targa golf, they should see some real success with it in comparison to what competing brands have been trying to do
The new Golf design is a nice improvement, and the Targa roof adds some more fun to it as well. Its a good move since I usually think of VW as a boring brand.
Not sure if this is in reference to the same Golf model, but I read that there might be a targa roof option for the next-generation Golf as well. it would certainly add something a bit more exciting and interesting to the vehicle.
Yes but we're not talking about the NEXT golf. We're talking about THIS Golf and THIS golf they plan to stuff a 400 PS thingamajig in there... Gosh I hope they use the Audi 5 cyl
While VW may seem boring, what they do well with is getting *hit done!
And even while they don't have a good understanding of the american market, they still do surprisingly well.
I think thats more the nature of german design then anything. Its always been a bit more conservative then other nations. Then again there is the 911 which is about the most RADICAL design there is. I mean they stuck the engine BEHIND the rear wheels. Its not suppoed to work that way >>>
Looks like some competition is headed towards the RS. I much rather prefer the look of the Focus but if those performance ratings stand for the production of the Golf R400 that's gonna be a beast!
Looks like some competition is headed towards the RS. I much rather prefer the look of the Focus but if those performance ratings stand for the production of the Golf R400 that's gonna be a beast!
Yeah true. I get what your saying. Im here for Ford too but I'm just looking into performance comparison. Seeing a Golf with so much power is just interesting to see how it will perform in the real world. Could be fun to drive.
Phaeton 2.0 at that point. They're also asking Audi money, you could get your mitts on something with their lovely straight 5 for that money... The only boys who drop to their knees at horsepower figures are the boys who aren't buying...
Audi RS3 went for £39,950 and the golf R for £31,970 (both 5 doors). Now the golf R400 doesn't seem to be bringing anything more sinister to the table then the RS3 and is certainly not as cool IMO.
I've been reading that the R400 will likely come with a 6 speed DSG, not a manual shift. I have to wonder if Dual CLutches might actually be the key to better sales here. Put your prejudices aside for a second and think about how there are plenty of people who prefer not to shift, more then those who prefer to row it themselves. I know enthusiast this and that, but car companies are not charities, they're in business to make money.
I have a sneaking suspicion that, baring artificially limited quantities, the R400 will outsell the RS simply because of gearboxes.
I've been reading that the R400 will likely come with a 6 speed DSG, not a manual shift. I have to wonder if Dual CLutches might actually be the key to better sales here. Put your prejudices aside for a second and think about how there are plenty of people who prefer not to shift, more then those who prefer to row it themselves. I know enthusiast this and that, but car companies are not charities, they're in business to make money.
I have a sneaking suspicion that, baring artificially limited quantities, the R400 will outsell the RS simply because of gearboxes.
As I'm sure most of you know BMW has the M2 arriving shortly. While there is a difference in price, the amount of markup being asked by some dealers over MSRP brings the two closer together and could in fact influence people to swap...
So, M2 or RS? (although I think I know which way the bias...
It's a battle of the RS, side by side on the Autobahn in a straight line.
Ford Focus RS (350hp, 470Nm)
Audi RS3 8V (367hp, 465Nm)
Yea, one car has the S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission while the other uses a 6-speed manual but the guys at Automann-TV raced them anyways...
What can you compare this car too? Its sold from the factory with a major flaw that allows water to be sprayed on the brakes, a guard underneath that rips off when driving in snow among many other more problems. This car is a complete waste of $70k and a death trap.
Makes me sick to my stomach...
WARNING : EXTREMELY SATISFYING
I've always had a thing against Evos to be honest lol. I love the Evo 8s and 9s but I've always enjoyed seeing the rivalry between them and the STI. Personally, always been on the STI side of the war.
Now seeing just how badly the Evo X Final Edition got gapped...
Hi guys. I'm starting this thread about the RS against the golf R.
I know the RS is going to outperform the R in many ways, but I'm still considering the R for my the next hot hatch. I would really like to hear your thoughts about it.
The RS seems great performance-wise but I think the R still...
