The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is the most powerful version of the Golf ever to be sold in the United States.
With an estimated 290 horsepower, the new Golf R has 34 hp more than the previous version, which was sold as a 2013 model.
Despite the additional horsepower, the new R model is expected to be considerably more fuel-efficient than its predecessor with a manufacturer estimated highway fuel economy rating of 31 mpg with the six-speed manual transmission, up from 27 mpg.
Like all three previous Golf R models, the new model transfers its turbocharged power to the road via a permanent all-wheel-drive system; in this case, the latest version of the 4MOTION® system with a fifth-generation Haldex® coupling.
To ensure great chassis dynamics, there’s a new sport suspension, the “progressive” variable-ratio steering system, and a stability control system («ESC Sport») which can now be deactivated for track driving. Other highlights include the optional DCC dynamic chassis control system.
Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the Golf R will reach 62 mph from rest in 5.3 seconds, an improvement of 0.4 seconds over the old car; with the six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission, the car completes the sprint in just 4.9 seconds.
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No launch control and traction control on. Very good for having both those things
This is going to be my next car, I set a goal to have one by June 2018. Feels good to have made the goal.