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More Power, Less Fuel: New Volkswagen Golf R with 188 kW and 8.4 Litre* Combined Fuel Consumption
Frugal – Golf R has the most powerful TSI engine, yet it consumes just 8.4 litres (DSG) Exceptional – All wheel drive Golf R has superior handling
The new Volkswagen Golf R is here. As the flagship model of the Golf range, Golf R comes standard with features such as Bi-Xenon headlights, separate LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights. The Golf R can either be ordered with manual or DSG transmissions. At 188 kW, it is the most powerful Golf model ever built. At the same time, it is more fuel-efficient than Golf R32.
The data in detail: The Golf R sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds whilst the DSG is even faster taking a mere 5.5 seconds to reach 100km/h. The best data: While the previous generation Golf R32 consumed 9.7 litres fuel per 100 kilometres, the new Golf R only needs 8.5 litres – 1.2 litres less (CO2 emissions value is 199 g/km). Golf R with DSG transmission only consumes 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres (195 g/km CO2).
The enormous efficiency gain of the new Golf R is the result of intelligent downsizing. Its legendary predecessor generated its power from a displacement of 3.2 litres and six cylinders. In the new model, this is accomplished with four cylinders and 2.0 litres of displacement – a highly advanced direct injection petrol engine with turbo-charging (TSI). At the fuel pump and on the winding mountain road, this high-tech combination is superior to a classic six cylinder with multi-point injection.
The TSI’s torque characteristic is just as impressive. By comparison: The six cylinder of the previous model developed a maximum torque of 320 Newton-meters at 2,500 rpm. And that too was remarkably good. The turbo four-cylinder direct injection engine of the new Golf R, on the other hand, transfers 350 Newton-meters torque to the crankshaft, also available from 2,500 rpm, and it can maintain this peak value up to 5,000 rpm. So the Golf R delivers a high level of fundamental dynamic performance. The Golf R32 and Golf R are really only equals when it comes to the top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited on the Golf R).
The Volkswagen Golf R uses the EA113 series direct-injection petrol engine; its turbocharger makes it very flexible and variable right up to the highest end of the performance curve. The 1,984 cm3 TSI’s specific power is a respectable 100.3 kW per litre displacement, and its responsiveness is just as impressive. The engine’s power can be spontaneously summoned in the blink of an eye over its entire speed range. As mentioned, the engine also shows off its potential acoustically. Visually too: Its two chrome tailpipes are visible under the diffuser integrated at the center of the bumper – an “R trait” of the previous model as well.
The four-cylinder engine develops its tremendous propulsive power via a turbocharger (up to 1.2 bar boost pressure) with intercooling. The engine, weighing in at just 152 kilograms, is controlled by a fully electronic engine management system with E-Gas. The cylinders of the four-cylinder engine have been equipped with reinforcing bolts, unlike less powerful TSI versions. Design engineers also designed stronger connecting rods that can reliably transfer the engine’s high torque to the crankshaft. The cylinder block has been reinforced to handle the aggressive engine forces.
Here are optional features that are available for the Golf R:
Retail prices (VAT and Emissions Tax included) – Effective1 April 2011
2.0 TSI 4Motion (188 kW) Manual R408 930 2.0 TSI 4Motion (188 kW) DSG R423 430
The Golf R comes standard with a 5 year/90 000km Service Plan, 3 year/120 000km warranty and a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty. Service Interval is 15 000km.
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