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the Sporty Golf Content Creator Days → Golf R History 50 Years of the Sporty Golf Golf R History When it comes to extremely sporty Golf models with all-wheel drive, the R models have led the field since 2002. There have been five generations in total: two Golf R32 and three Golf R. The spiritual ancestor of these cars is a 1989 Golf II: the G60 Limited by Volkswagen Motorsport. With only 71 units ever built, this 210 PS model matched the dynamics of the Porsche 944 of its time. Number 13 of the 71 is proudly on display in Osnabrück. A modern reinterpretation of the now classic G60 Limited is the first R32, based on the Golf IV. With its compact V6 engine, this is a sought-after vintage car today. It was succeeded by the second R32, the most powerful Golf of the fifth generation, which is presented in the exhibition with an upgraded 450 PS engine. In 2009, with the third generation, Volkswagen transitioned from the V6 naturally aspirated engine to the four-cylinder turbo of the EA888 engine

quality and set new standards in its class. Its unfussy, precise design, which also bridged the gap to the first Golf with its brilliant clarity and characteristic C-pillar design, was ground-breaking for the product line. To this day, the Golf IV is still regarded as a style icon by experts. The fourth generation was also offered as an estate and modified convertible and additionally as a Bora (notchback saloon and estate). Total production: 4.9 million vehicles R for Racing In 2002, the Golf IV R32 was launched, the sportiest Golf of its time: 3.2-litre VR6 engine, 177 kW (241 PS), 247 km/h top speed and 4MOTION all-wheel drive as standard – today a cult car. CLEAR STYLE ICON 34 | 35 50 J ah re G ol f M od el lh is to ri e With its high level of comfort, dynamics and, above all, quality, the fifth Golf generation left many of its competitors in the upper mid-sized class behind. The chassis underwent extensive modifications, and a new four-link axle was used at the rear. The laser-welded body