Volkswagen is gearing up to reveal the production version of the Golf R400 concept that was first shown at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.

Reports suggest that the road-going version of the Volkswagen Golf R400 will be revealed in either May or June 2016 and when that happens, it will be the fastest Golf derivative to be put into series production. Although that’s good news, South Africa will unfortunately not get the Golf R400, but youcanlook forward to the mid-year arrival of the GTI Clubsport that will offer 195 kW (213 kW with overboost) from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.

Concept to reality

When the Golf R400 was first shown in Beijing, it showcased purposeful styling and its2.0-litre turbocharged engine, which developed 298 kW and 450 Nm of torque, was mated with a 6-speed DSG. Along with 4Motion all-wheel drive, the concept was claimed to dispatch the 0-100 kph sprint in 3.9 secbefore reaching a limited top speed of 280 kph. Those are considerable numbers for a hot-hatch, but VW has yet to revealthe production Golf R400's outputs.

There have been several reports that Volkswagen could shelve the 2.0-litre engine and opt for the upgraded 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine found in the Audi RS3instead, but that remains to be seen. Furthermore, rumours aboundthat the Golf R400 will feature a performance boost that will take total power output up to an astounding 313 kW.

Speculation aside, whatever VW decides, the Golf R400 is likely to be a hit. Let’s just hope the Wolfsburg-based firm will change its mind about bringing the car to South Africa. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

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