Details of the 2014 VolkswagenGolf R have officially been revealed. VW’s new car is set to take the stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, alongside the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid R and Audi Quattro Concept.

Volkswagen Golf R Specs and Features

The range topping Golf is powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged engine which delivers 221kW of power, making it 22kW more powerful than its predecessor. The torque has gone up from 350Nm to 380Nm. Improvements to the engine based on the EA888 TSI unit found in the latest GTI include new cylinder heads, exhaust valves, valve seats and springs, turbocharger, high-pressure injection valves and pistons.

Power is delivered between 5500 rpm and 6200 rpm and torque between 1800 rpm and 5500 rpm, and is transferred to the latest 4Motion system with fifth-generation Haldex coupling through a six-speed manual gearbox. This enables the Golf R to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds or in 4.9 seconds when mated to the optional six-speed DSG. Top speed is at an electronically limited 250km/h.

Fuel consumption is rated at 7.1-litres/100 km and has CO2 emission of 165 g/km with the manual, while the DSG-equipped version has a fuel consumption of 6.9 litres/100 km emissions at 159 g/km.

Exterior Design

Further enhancements that distinguish the VW Golf R from its predecessor and the Golf GTI include a new front bumper design with large air inlets, side skits, rear diffuser, smoked LED taillights, a chromed quad exhaust, modified radiator grille with ‘R’ logo and newly developed daytime running lights that are integrated into the standard bi-xenon headlights.

Interior Design

Inside the sports seats are covered in a combination of cloth and Alcantara carbon like leather, bespoke instrument dials with typical touches such as blue needles. The car further benefits from a MacPherson front suspension and an improved multi-link rear arrangement to provide better handling and stability.

We will keep you updated with the latest details on the Volkswagen Golf R as they are released.

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