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  • Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition
    05/31/23

    Exclusive Golf R 333 Limited Edition model: a highlight both inside and out

    Curtain up for the Golf R 333 Limited Edition. The new special-edition model limited to 333 vehicles is based on the Golf R Performance and packs a real punch with an output of 333 PS (245 kW). The necessary driving stability and traction of the all-wheel-drive special-edition model are ensured by a host of high-quality equipment features such as R-Performance Torque Vectoring including Vehicle Dynamics Manager. The Golf R 333 comes from the factory with eye-catching Lime Yellow Metallic paintwork. Black accents additionally underline the appearance of the special-edition model, which is being launched as a potential collector’s item. The special edition can be ordered in German dealerships from Friday, 2 June. The vehicles will be delivered in October this year.
  • Volkswagen Golf R „20 Years“
    08/22/22

    The Golf R “20 Years” is the fastest Volkswagen R ever on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife

    The stopwatch says it all: the new Golf R “20 Years” is the fastest R model of all time on the German racetrack Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The anniversary vehicle with its increased power has bettered the previous lap record of a Golf R on the 20,832 km long racetrack once more by four seconds. The Golf R “20 Years” clocked an official lap time of 7:47.31 minutes. Thanks to its exclusive standard equipment, optimised driving dynamics and a standard output of 245 kW (333 PS), the Golf R “20 Years” offers significantly improved performance and guarantees an emotionally charged motorsport experience between the “Schwedenkreuz” and “Döttinger Höhe” track sections.
  • Volkswagen Golf R
    03/22/21

    Performance of new Golf R sets new standards

    The new Golf R, which has been on the market since the start of the year, outperforms all previous Golf R models, boasting 235 kW / 320 PS and a torque of 420 newton metres. To make sure that the power is brought to the road as effectively as possible, Volkswagen’s engineers have developed a new 4MOTION all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring on the rear axle. It forms the basis for the improved vehicle handling of the Golf R, which is setting the standard in its vehicle class.

Basic Infos

  • Volkswagen Golf R „20 Years“ and Golf R32
    10/27/22

    The Volkswagen R models

    “Volkswagen R Media Days”

Stories

Story "What pro racer Benjamin Leuchter really appreciates about his Golf R is the assistance systems and the Travel Assist surroundings display."
06/09/21

Travel Assist surroundings display with Benny Leuchter

Pro racer Benjamin Leuchter drives a Golf R in everyday life. But it isn’t just the car’s 235 kW (320 PS) that drew him in: Leuchter appreciates the new Golf’s assistance systems.
Volkswagen R breaks the barrier of 250,000 R models!
06/04/21

Volkswagen R breaks the barrier of 250,000 R models!

It all began in 2002 with the Golf R32. Volkswagen R has been exciting its global community of fans with the Volkswagen brand’s most sporty and emotional models ever since.
Story: Golf R Winter Challenge: Duel in Zell
03/23/21

Golf R Winter Challenge: Duel in Zell

A duel of equals. They are racing drivers as well as Volkswagen brand ambassadors: Jasmin Preisig and Benny Leuchter. They met in Zell am See for the Golf R Winter Challenge.

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