Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept going into production

[Vega]

Is this VW's answer to Merc AMG A45?

 

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114042173778/volkswagen-golf-r-400-concept-going-into-production---report

 

 

Volkswagen's head of research and development has reportedly confirmed plans to build a production version of the Golf R 400 concept.

There's no word on when the car will be launched but Car & Driver says the news comes directly from Heinz-Jakob Neusser.

As refresher, the Golf R 400 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that has been tuned to produce 400 PS (294 kW) and 450 Nm(332 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 100 PS (73 kW) and 70 Nm (51 lb-ft). It is connected to a six-speed DSG transmission and a 4MOTION all-wheel drive which enables the 1,420 kg (3,130 lb) hatchback to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds, before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 174 mph (280 km/h).

[Thaiyotakamli]

prefer merc design

[Blackyv]

Why didn't come with their award winning 7-dsg?...

[Jamesc]

Glad they are building it

 

[Aaronlkl]

400ps from a 2litres engine Power sia!

[Baal]

Should also be competing against M135.

But at near 200hp per/litre with only 4 cylinders, compared to the M135 with 6 Cylinder pumping 320hp, the stress on the VW engine is worrying...

[Ake109]

Should also be competing against M135.

 

But at near 200hp per/litre with only 4 cylinders, compared to the M135 with 6 Cylinder pumping 320hp, the stress on the VW engine is worrying...

 

Yup, I think cheaper to buy A M135ix and chip too. Probably lower boost threshold and lag as well.

[Keithchue]

Why didn't come with their award winning 7-dsg?...

GB cannot make it la....

 

6 speed enough