RE: Volkswagen Golf R 400

[endo]

dukebox9reg said:

If people have bought all the 400bhp rattly old 4wd Japanese saloons for 50k the Golf would sell.

Here's a rattly old Japanese coupe call the 400R that's around the 50k mark, at least volkswagon didn't name it the R33

[jonm01]

Ridiculous images. I think someone high up in the motor industry bemoaned this 'concept' art that often involves simply chopping the roof and adding 22" wheels to everything.

[3000GT ANT]

looks like theres alot of designers on here today....

[dukebox9reg]

endo said:

dukebox9reg said:

If people have bought all the 400bhp rattly old 4wd Japanese saloons for 50k the Golf would sell.

Here's a rattly old Japanese coupe call the 400R that's around the 50k mark, at least volkswagon didn't name it the R33

Lol thats gorgeous I was referring to the new LM Evo

[treetops]

Cue best Lease Deal...GOLF 400 R

£15,000 deposit
10k p/a
£299.00 p/m
36 months

[hondansx]

I wouldn't get too excited, they've done lots of concept cars over the years for Worthersee etc. and they never make production. It does seem to fuel the VW fanboy fire though, so fair play to them.

I have a nigh-on 400bhp APR tuned Mk6 Golf R and it is ridiculous fun; the way it still throws your head back in 6th gear is hilarious. Although 4cyl is a little on the boring side, i've heard the Mk7 is an improvement and there's definitely childish enjoyment to be had from the huge BANG every time the DSG hits home with the next gear. I can't imagine how good this one would be with proper OEM mapping and -100kg with the new platform.

[iloveboost]

marctwo said:

Sounds like it's the VW version of this

That's what I thought. The same powertrain as the new TT-RS (unless it really is called a TT quattro sport?!) being re-used in a Golf R 'Evo' and the new RS3. About 400hp in a Golf. Perhaps they will go bonkers and do an RS1/Polo R 'EVO' with 300hp if these go into production soon.

[BlueMR2]

Forget the new crap, when you can have the old cool.

[Johnnytheboy]

400bhp Golf, eh?

Make it a bigger engine to get 400hp from, don't piss about with the appearance too much compared to a Golf R, and I'd buy one.

[k-ink]

This may be acceptable smooth for some of you. But there is no way it is going to have the creamy delivery of a large V8. That is all I am saying. When spending 50k on a car I want a fine delivery to go with the numbers.

[Crafty_]

EricE said:

The new Golf R already looks surprisingly "over the top" in the flesh when I saw it. I can’t imagine what this will look like.

Surely you jest ? the Mk7 R is about "over the top" as a leather patch on a beige cardigan. Ignore the wheel and you've be hard pressed to tell it from a 1.4 shopping trolley from the front or side.

Something like Astra VXR extreme ? yeah, thats over the top, but not the R.

The article isn't clear:

TFA said:

For now VW is saying the R 400 is just a show car, that statement delivered with a wink suggesting there might be something more production ready in the pipeline. Fingers crossed and the ball's in your court AMG...

Which appears to imply there was an actual car, but all I see in the article is a few drawings. Is there actually a mock up car, if so where is the pic ?

[MrRA]

Crafty_ said:

Which appears to imply there was an actual car, but all I see in the article is a few drawings. Is there actually a mock up car, if so where is the pic ?

The actual car will be shown this weekend at the Beijing Motor Show. It starts on Sunday.

[n4aat]

Golf R is £30k.

Why would it need to cost £20k extra for an uprated gearbox and an engine tune.

[veevee]

What happened to the Scirocco? Have VW forgotten about it? Would make a (much) better halo car than the Golf IMO.

[PorkRind]

But, haldex !

[radio man]

I love it, now where's my lottery ticket?

[b0rk]

veevee said:

What happened to the Scirocco? Have VW forgotten about it? Would make a (much) better halo car than the Golf IMO.

Golf is the big seller in the range so needs to be halo'd..

[kambites]

PorkRind said:

But, haldex !

Like this terrible understeery pig you mean?

[J4CKO]

I personally cant see it happening, would be treading on Audi's RS toes too much wouldnt it ?

[swimd]

new pictures and specs:

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/19/volkswagen-golf...

1. Golf R 400 reflects the sporty potential of the model series.
2. The "400" in Golf R 400 stands for its power of 400 PS.
3. The concept car develops 100 PS more than the Golf R.
4. Specific power of 200 PS per litre displacement and power-to-weight ratio of 3.55 PS per kilogram are on the same level as a super sports car.
5. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 280 km/h top speed (governed).
6. Design of the Golf R 400 was customised to a great extent.
7. The R 400 concept is based on the technology of the new Golf R.
8. Flared wings are a tribute to the legendary Rallye Golf G60 (from 1988, motorsport homologation model).
9. Permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive impressively transfers the car's extraordinary power to the road.
10. Customised interior with motorsport shell seats in Alcantara and carbon leather.

That 0-100 is .5 slower than a 991 Turbo.

Edited by swimd on Saturday 19th April 13:19