Presented in November of this year, the most powerful and fastest version, the Golf R, has been replenished. The all-wheel drive novelty will be produced in two familiar body formats - a 3-door hatchback and a station wagon (Variant). Inside and out, the “charged” modification was transformed in the likeness of a regular Golf, but the car received its own power plant, and with improved traction characteristics. The price of a restyled Volkswagen Golf R hatchback with mechanical box in the European market starts at 40,675 euros, the Golf R Variant station wagon with a DSG “robot” will cost at least 44,800 euros. All the details about the "hottest" modification of the popular German model will be presented in this review.
Design and equipment
The appearance of the Volkswagen Golf R 2017 is designed in the style of a civilian Golf, with the exception of some nuances. So, the sports version can be distinguished by the “R” nameplate on the radiator grill and trunk lid, the original grid of the central air intake and four round exhaust pipes, spaced in pairs along the edges of the diffuser. Otherwise, we have a classic updated Golf with large headlights, a narrow strip of a false radiator, a embossed front bumper, a neat stern with LED lampshades for overall optics.
A special feature of Volkswagen's incendiary novelty is its own range of light alloy wheels. The car's arches can accommodate 18-inch (standard) or 19-inch (option) wheels with low-profile tires. The dynamism of the image is emphasized by the black painted brake calipers, adorned with the “R” logo.
The interior of the new Golf R has the same layout of the front panel and seats as its counterparts, however, with appropriately placed accents. The sporty philosophy of the model is reflected in the ubiquitous “R” symbolism, distinctive trim with decorative stitching and metal inserts, and blue illuminated door sills. High grip seats can be upholstered in combination or leather.
The interface of the infotainment system, equipped with a large touch screen, provides for the display of not only a standard set of data, but also extended on-board indicators. For example, boost pressure and experienced overloads are displayed. When driving on racing track the lap time is recorded, the current values of the longitudinal and lateral accelerations are recorded. The multifunction steering wheel, equipped with paddle shifters, allows you to quickly manipulate the speeds of the robotic transmission without taking your hands off the rim.
Specifications Volkswagen Golf R 2017-2018
The place under the hood of the restyled version of the Erka was taken by a 2.0-liter TSI gasoline engine, to which Volkswagen engineers added traction and power. Now the maximum output of the unit is 310 hp. (+10 hp), and the peak torque is set at around 400 Nm (+20 Nm). In conjunction with the “robot” 7DSG, the engine provides acceleration to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the previous best indicator. The average fuel consumption of a car does not exceed 7.0-7.9 liters.
By default, the Volkswagen Golf R has an all-wheel drive (4Motion) chassis configuration. The front suspension is made in the form of MacPherson struts, an independent multi-link scheme is used at the rear. The chassis settings, of course, differ from the usual Golf, more conducive to aggressive driving. It is possible to turn off the stabilization system so that you can switch to border modes of machine control.
GTI usually stands for Grand Touring Injection, although in particular America, these letters hide the Georgia Transportation Institute. Many cars of various brands have these three letters in their names, but the most famous is Volkswagen. Golf GTI. And here is its most powerful version.
The desire to create something unique and non-standard - that's what drove the creators of the GTI concept from the very beginning. To date, this car has already managed to charm 1.67 million people, so the Golf GTI can safely be considered a style icon and the most sporty incarnation of the brand. Driving a GTI is like telling the world who you are. Since 1982, devoted fans have been celebrating the anniversary of its release in Wörthersee, in the Austrian province of Kernten. And this event brings together thousands of people for five whole days.
For another anniversary, Volkswagen has prepared a never-before-seen version of the Golf: the GTI W12-650 demo car. This sports model is dedicated to all the friends of the GTI gathering in the Wörthersee, the fans who made the GTI legendary. This time, their jaws will drop to the asphalt at the sight of the most powerful, fastest, and even the widest representative of the "Golf" in the history of the model. The GTI W12-650 looks like it just stepped off the race track. Yes, he could very well be the leader at the 24-hour race at Le Mans! All fighting qualities are in its name: W12 - 12 cylinders, 650 is horsepower (477 kW at 6000 rpm)!
Its 6-litre twin-turbo engine is mounted longitudinally behind the driver and front passenger seats. So the GTI is a classic mid-engined sports car. A six-speed automatic transmission transmits a maximum torque of 750 Nm to the rear axle. Such a moment makes the GTI accelerate to hundreds in 3.7 seconds, but then it all depends on how much adrenaline the driver wants to receive in subsequent units of time and space.
The twin-turbine engine is ideal for thrill-seekers who step on the gas even at speeds over 300 km/h. The speedometer needle does not stop at 325 km / h. Golf GTI W12-650 surpasses almost all cars in this segment.
With a body width of 1.88 m (in production 1.76 m) and a height of 1.42 m (in production 1.50 m), engineers and designers have managed to combine design with automotive technologies that go unnoticed by buyers of any other model. Each component was created individually. For example, the running gear of this demo car was taken directly from a sports car.
On the front wheels tires with a profile width of 235 mm with a diameter of 19 inches, on the rear - with a width of 295 mm. Of course, the car is equipped with alloy wheels. Due to the huge size of the tires, the rims (polished, Detroit GTI) face the recess towards the wheel hub and are made to order. The circumference of the centers of the mounting holes is much deeper than the central plane of the rim.
The car became lower by 70 mm by lowering the height of the suspension, and huge wheel arches reminiscent of a coupe in the shoulder section. Klaus Bischoff, Director of Volkswagen Design: “In the rear, the demo car is 80 mm wider on each side. However, the GTI body made it possible to do this without problems. The shoulder section of the body was already quite powerful on the production model. The maximum number of elements - headlights, doors, etc. Only the places of their fastening have been changed due to the expansion of the sidewalls of the body at the bottom. "
The strongest structural element of the "Golf" are the rear pillars. But it was here that it was necessary to place air ducts for engine cooling. Therefore, the racks were redesigned in a short time and received an additional function of supplying air to the engine compartment. At the same time, the rear windows were simply deepened into the body. Thus, two air ducts were created between the panes and rear pillars through which air is supplied to cool the engine.
In addition, air is also supplied through the front air ducts to the giant radiators, as well as through the side channels in the lower part of the body. At first glance, the rear of the car is no different from the stock GTI. However, in fact, all its details have been significantly redesigned.
Innovative body design made it possible not to violate the contours of the body of the GTI W12-650 and the installation of a roof wing. The GTI's wing is enclosed inside the body. The roof is part of a huge diffuser that provides sufficient downforce in the rear axle area. It is made of carbon fiber and directs air up and down. rear spoiler, which increases the grip of the wheels with the road, as in racing cars.
Characteristic elements of both the rear and front bumpers of the GTI W12-650 are large air inlets and outlets. The rear exhaust is flanked by two twin chrome tailpipes. At the front of the car, the eye is attracted by a straight grille between the headlights in a red frame, reminiscent of the first modification of the GTI.
Every driver of a modern GTI will feel right at home as soon as they enter the cabin. The newly designed sports bucket seats are upholstered in Alcantara leather. Three round scales in the center dashboard are also reminiscent of the original GTI. In addition, the transparent flip caps of the toggle switches for important functions, such as shutdowns, are borrowed from the racing car. electronic system ensuring exchange rate stability.
To avoid accidentally switching the toggle switch, you must first flip the cap with your index finger, and then switch the toggle switch. Another similarity is a built-in fire extinguisher instead of a glove box. To reduce weight, the door upholstery is almost completely absent; only shields are installed, and they deliberately open an overview of the working door mechanisms.
So that the new car does not stagnate in the garage, in the near future it should take the place of the paycar at the Le-Mans 24 series races.
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From zero to hundreds in 4.9 s. This is if with DSG, with more mechanics. Faster than this road Golf has not yet accelerated. Since 2002, when the legendary hatch first received the R version (R32 with a V6 engine), the power has been coming and coming. And now we have the fourth R-generation in our hands (Golf itself, let me remind you, is already the “seventh”), and its two-liter turbo engine develops 300 hp. 45 more than the last "era", and 80 more than the GTI. And if it is equipped with a robotic box with two clutches, then acceleration to hundreds takes less than five seconds.
It turns out that this is a landing on the territory of super hatches such as the Audi S3 and Mercedes-Benz A 45. And the Golf also knows how to be all-wheel drive. An updated version of the 4Motion system, the XDS Plus electronically controlled Haldex clutch, connects the rear axle to work. We know the XDS system from the GTI, but it's the "Plus" that adds the rear axle to the equation. And although the Golf R is 94kg heavier than the GTI with the Performance Pack due to the additional components, it is lighter than the last R. With a couple of fat guys on board, the difference in weight doesn’t matter at all, plus the power is much higher.
Four pipes, only two sound at low speeds
The Era has the same turbocharged 4-cylinder that's on the GTI, but the power is boosted by boost pressure. The head, valves, valve springs and pistons are all modified. The engine feels bulletproof and has a sea of torque: 380 Nm to be exact. And the “four” sounds amazing. At low revs, only two middle exhaust pipes work. At 2500, the basses of those along the edges join. And all the while, the amp (not the synth!) adds a throaty rumble before very believably reproducing the roar of the revving V8.
What else? Here you can turn off the ESC completely - the “civilian” Volkswagen models have not allowed this for a long time. It might be great. And it might be dangerous. Especially if you're driving the Golf R on a frozen lake for the first time. But with the first slip, Haldex sends up to 100% of the torque to the axle that needs it more. Some transmissions are aggressive. This one is not. So if permanent all-wheel drive is just pushing you into a corner, the Golf R puts the front tires to work first. And only then, correcting the drift, the rear axle wakes up almost without delay. The stern describes a smooth arc, and here you are in a four-wheel drive drift. Then when and rear wheels luck will change, the baton is again taken by the front and pull you out of trouble.
Details
Leather
For a surcharge of 67,990 rubles. Free of charge - fabric upholstery with Alcantara
Lever arm
Golf ball in place. And with DSG there are switches on the steering wheel
wheels
In Russia, only such 18-inch ones are available to us. But there are also 19 inches
But if there is no large frozen pond, the “hero” ESC mode, or, as it is officially called, Sport, is more interesting. If he thinks you're in control, he'll leave you alone and allow a lot of slippage. And if you miss a little with a turn of the steering wheel or go too far with the gas, it will slow down the wheel or throw the power where it is needed to level the car. Even if “flatten” means a slight skid. The system helps to correct skidding even when the gas pedal is thrown, which will allow less swearing on the road.
On asphalt, where there is grip, the rear axle rests more often. But when the front tires finally scream for help, literally howl, the four-wheel drive wakes up and the rear wheels engage. This usually happens in the very middle of the turn or at the exit from the apex. Of course, the dirtier or wetter the road, the more fully Haldex is involved. In reactions, it cannot be compared with a mechanical differential, but for a country winter road, covered with black ice and manure, the car is well armed.
Our car had an active suspension (an option, not offered in Russia) and Driver Select (+6560 rubles). In Race mode, with stiff shock absorbers and a poured steering wheel, the car swaggers and builds a macho look. But when Normal or Comfort is on, it's easy and simple to use ... like a regular Golf. And this is good. Few cars can combine two characters, but this one can. Perhaps it is rustic, despite the four exhaust pipes and new bumpers, and does not catch the eye. A spoiler or two will help here. Or large 19-inch wheels (although VW does not offer them in Russia either) instead of 18-inch ones.
We haven't driven the DSG versions, but if the box is the same as in the Audi S3 (essentially the cars are the same), it should be fireworks. And if the bores in the pub start a song that there is no driver’s car without mechanics, just remind them that with a “handle” the car accelerates to a hundred 0.2 s slower. And let them put you a mug.
Rival
Mercedes A 45 AMG
A car with a star is more powerful, but also much more expensive.
The “mechanical” Golf R costs from 1,676,000 rubles – 392,000 more than the GTI. Not too much for a decent boost in power, all-wheel drive, and smart electronics. Even if the car is thoughtfully ennobled with options, the price will not scare away. And even with DSG (this is from 1,754,000), the Golf R is noticeably cheaper than the A 45 AMG. Yes, he is weaker than a small Mercedes. But in our experience, Volkswagen does better dual-clutch transmissions than Benz. And in everyday life, this can solve the matter ...
TEXT: DAN REED
World premiere of the 400 PS Golf R 400 sports car concept
- 280-km/h Golf showcases sporty potential of the model series
- Exclusive Golf R 400 accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds
- Design and technology of the Golf R 400 is based on motorsport
Ten key facts on the world premiere of the Golf R 400:
1. Golf R 400 reflects the sporty potential of the model series.
2. The "400" in Golf R 400 stands for its power of 400 PS.
3. The concept car develops 100 PS more than the Golf R.
4. Specific power of 200 PS per liter displacement and power-to-weight ratio of 3.55 PS per kilogram are on the same level as a super sports car.
5. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 280 km/h top speed (governed).
6. Design of the Golf R 400 was customized to a great extent.
7. The R 400 concept is based on the technology of the new Golf R.
8. Flared wings are a tribute to the legendary Rallye Golf G60 (from 1988, motorsport homologation model).
9. Permanent 4MOTION all wheel drive impressively transfers the car's extraordinary power to the road.
10. Customized interior with motorsport shell seats in Alcantara and carbon leather.
Wolfsburg / Beijing, April 2014.The latest Golf R production model was introduced just recently. With 221 kW / 300 PS of power. All wheel drive. It handles the sprint to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and attains a top speed of 250 km/h (governed) - this is the sharpest production Golf ever and one of the most agile sports cars in its class. But the potential of the Golf - which made its debut exactly 40 years ago and developed into one of the world's most successful cars - enables even further extensions to the limits of what is feasible in sporty performance. Volkswagen is demonstrating at Auto China 2014 just how far these limits can (currently) be extended in the world premiere of the Golf R 400 concept car. Its name reflects its mission. It is a Golf developed by Volkswagen R GmbH - the brand's sports car manufacturer. 400 stands for 400 PS (294 kW). The powerful engine with the genes of the WRC racing version propels the Golf to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Its top speed, assuming that a German motorway or race course is available: 280 km/h (governed).
3.55kg per PS.The Golf R 400, including its all-wheel drive system, weighs just 1,420 kg thanks to its compact high-performance engine (2.0 TSI), lightweight dual-clutch gearbox and low body weight. Its weight-to-power ratio is a dominant 3.55 kg per PS. The permanent all-wheel drive system by Volkswagen - 4MOTION - is also one of the most fuel-efficient systems of its kind. In addition, the Golf is also exceptionally aerodynamic, as well as the R 400. Perfection in details runs through the entire concept of the Golf R 400 - from the engine to the largely new body design. This extreme Golf is painted in "Silver Flake"; creating a contrast to this light metallic color are the car's glossy "Black" roof and mirror caps in genuine carbon. Also designed in painted carbon effect are the splitters (wrap-around aerodynamic parts) adapted from motorsport and genuine carbon accents in the interior.Special features of the Golf R 400 in detail:
R 400 turbocharged engine
200 PS per liter displacement.The Golf R 400 is powered by a 2.0 TSI with the technical genes of the WRC racing engine. Compared to the 221 kW / 300 PS Golf R, the Golf R 400 develops 100 PS more power, thus providing 295 kW / 400 PS (at 7,200 rpm) - which is 200 PS per liter of engine displacement. This specific power figure lies on the same level as that of super sports cars. The engine's maximum torque was increased by 70 Newton meters to 450 Newton meters (between 2,400 and 6,000 rpm).
R400 all-wheel drive system and running gear
4MOTION.Typical of all Golf R cars, due to their exceptional power reserves, has always been their permanent 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. Of course, this also applies to the Golf R 400 being shown in Beijing. In this car, the all-wheel drive system is coupled with an automatic 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG), which can also be shifted manually as an alternative via the gear shift lever or steering wheel paddles.
Clever control.The 4MOTION all-wheel drive of the Golf R, which has been perfected with such features as a Haldex-5 coupling, is activated even before slip occurs. Traction loss is practically prevented by this. The system makes use of a pre-control strategy here, which depends on the specific driving state. Under low load conditions, or during coastdown, the front wheels transfer most of the propulsive power, while the rear axle is decoupled. This basic tuning saves on fuel. If necessary, the rear axle of the Golf R can be variably engaged in fractions of a second as soon as this becomes necessary. This is done by means of the Haldex coupling that is activated by an electro-hydraulic oil pump.
EDS, XDS, ESC Sport.Along with the Haldex coupling, which acts as a central differential lock, the electronic differential locks (EDS) integrated in the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system act as transverse differential locks. In addition, the Golf R 400 is equipped with the XDS+ system on both the front and rear axles, which brakes the wheels at the inside of a bend during fast driving through bends, and which optimises steering response as a transverse differential lock. Last but not least, the Golf R 400 has an "ESC Sport" function like that of the production model. The system is activated via a two-stage switch on the center console. When the driver presses the button once briefly, this selects the "ESC Sport" mode of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). During very fast driving with lots of bends - e.g. on a race course - the ESC does not intervene as frequently, which enables even more agile handling properties. If the ESC button is held down more than three seconds, the system is fully deactivated for professional drivers on a race course.
Sport suspension and new wheels.The sport suspension of the production Golf R, which lowers the ride height by 20 mm compared to the base Golf, did not have to be changed for the Golf R 400 thanks to its large power reserve. In front, the two Golf R versions each have a MacPherson-type suspension with lower wishbones, while what is known as the modular performance suspension (multi-link suspension) is used at the rear. The tires are also the same on both cars: 235/35 R 19. The alloy wheels of the Golf R 400 are a new development. Their design is based on the 19-inch "Cadiz" production wheels, but they were highly modified and equipped with high-gloss black inserts which, as air vanes, perfect cooling in the reinforced brake system.
R 400 exterior
side profile.Volkswagen Design made wide-ranging design changes to the Golf R 400. For one, the body was widened by 20 mm on each side to accommodate the 19-inch wheels that are further outboard due to their larger wheel offset. In front, the designers developed an entirely new wing, which - as a modern interpretation of the legendary Rallye Golf G60 (from 1988) - are significantly flared. Likewise, the rear side panels over the wheel housings of the Golf R 400 were also flared. The wheel arches are painted in body color as a uniform part of the new wings and side panels. In addition, the bottoms of the sides are characterized by a wrap-around splitter made of visual carbon that is a very flat aerodynamic element derived from motorsport. Perfection in the details: the fibers of the visual carbon parts in the exterior area that just have a matt coating are aligned in the driving direction, and as arrow-shaped elements they emphasize the dynamism of the R 400. Above the splitter, designers also adapted the side sills to the new contours, creating a uniform transition to the newly designed wheel arches.
front end.Designers have redesigned the front end of the Golf R 400 as well. Beneath the high-gloss black radiator grille with its "R badge", on a background in "Lemon Yellow", the Golf R 400 also features a line in "Lemon Yellow". Similar to the line of the Golf R (chrome line), Golf GTI (red line) and the new Golf GTE (blue line), it forms the termination of the grille towards the rear and continues into the headlights on the left and right. Beneath this line, there is a type of slot that serves as an air inlet on the Golf R 400 to help cover the car's elevated cooling requirements. The bumper was also completely redesigned. The central air inlets have a surround that is a wing -like element made of carbon effect, which visually appear to hover in the bumper. describe the form of a C (left) and a reversed C (right). as well as within these black elements) there is a protective screen whose honeycomb structure - like so many details of the Golf R 400 - is reminiscent of motorsport vehicles. appearance.As in the side profile, there is also a motorsport-derived splitter in carbon effect at the front.
rear section.At the rear, the wrap-around motorsport splitters transition into a diffuser, which - like the front wing element - protrudes slightly out from the body. Integrated here are the two central exhaust tailpipes. The reason: in contrast to the Golf R with its four tailpipes (two each, left and right), the Golf R 400 follows the design of the Golf R32 - the original R-series model presented in 2002. Specifically, there are two polished tailpipes with a diameter of 110 mm, which are spaced 200 mm apart from one another and extend slightly upwards. Perfection in the details: the exhaust tailpipes have an inner part that is visible from the outside, which repeats the honeycomb design of the front air inlet. The designers also redesigned the rear bumper; at each end of the bumper there is a carbon inlay in a C-shape (reversed C on the right). The reflector is integrated in the lower horizontal part of the C; the vertical part protrudes slightly from the bumper. Here the designers have worked in a wheel arch exhaust vent.
Dual rear spoiler design.The black roof transitions into a roof spoiler that is also in black. It has two levels: viewed from the rear, the gaze is directed through the two "flying" spoilers, one above the other, to the roof. Designers have integrated an LED brake light bar in the rear spoiler.
R 400 interior
Shell seats in Alcantara and carbon leather.The interior of the Golf R 400 has also been extensively customized. The driver and front passenger have motorsport shell seats with integrated head restraints and belt openings. The cross-quilted middle seat panels are designed in Alcantara ("Anthracite" colour); the areas at head level and the inner surfaces of the lateral supports are designed in exclusive "carbon leather". The same applies to the outer side of the shell seats. The decorative stitching and stitch tucks (contrasting seams on lateral supports) create a contrast to the fresh "Lemon Yellow" colour. "R" badges are embroidered in the leather on the backs of the front seats. The rear individual seats are also designed in "carbon leather" on their outer areas, and the inner surfaces are upholstered in Alcantara. The area between the two seats is trimmed in black "Nappa leather".
Carbon accents.Carbon is also the dominant material for accents in the doors and on the passenger "s side of the dashboard - in contrast to the exterior, however, it is coated here in a glossy rather than matt clearcoat. The center console accents, cockpit surround and trim around the air nozzles are designed in glossy black piano finish.Carbon leather is used for the door inserts.The door armrests, meanwhile, have contrasting stitching in "Lemon Yellow".There is white ambience lighting around the door accents and the stainless steel door sill plates. Carbon leather is used in the "R" design of the three-spoke sport leather steering wheel. All leather elements are also customized by decorative stitching in the contrasting color "Lemon Yellow" - perfection down to the smallest of details
Meet!!! Every now and again automotive companies update their lineup. Some generations replace others, but the basic principle remains - a new sports version becomes the head of one or another class. If desired, it is quite possible to call it top, if this word seems more appropriate to you. Relatively recently, the sixth generation was presented to the audience, it was then that the need arose to update the most powerful model. It just so happened that recently the recognized leader in this field, the model, has a rather serious competitor among its own relatives -. So, for the new generation, according to the decision of marketers, they decided not to use this version, replacing it with another novelty. Now there is only one letter left in the title R, and it is she who is the hallmark of the most powerful version for the line. ()
Externally, the novelty looks quite modest. It looks more like a gray mouse than a dangerous predator. Of course, that doesn't mean it looks bad, it just doesn't try very hard to justify having the R in the title. Everything is done too simply and somehow ascetic even in German. And in this case, this characteristic is rather with a minus sign. In the front, only standard headlights and rather large air intakes with integrated LED flashlights can be noted, which are already rather fed up due to the fact that almost every automaker has them.
There is nothing special on the sides - there is nothing else to look at besides the disks that are not bad in design. Their design is called Talladega and they will come in 18-inch version as standard, while 19-inch versions will also be available as an option. If desired, you can also see the black brake calipers, looking through the slots in the discs. Behind, everything is still concise - a wing with a visor, lights familiar in shape and a neat dark diffuser at the bottom of the bumper. The only thing that is really worth noting is the branded double nozzles, which until the advent R versions were the hallmark of the model. And of course, the corporate blue color, which was also used for the former flagship.
Letter R, by the way, appeared in the model range just a few years ago and gained popularity precisely due to the Golf R32 model. At that time, it was the most powerful representative of the Golf family in history, and even equipped with all-wheel drive. A little later, the R-version also appeared in the model (and). Separately, it is worth noting that now the alignment of forces has changed slightly. A new example of technical thought not only crushes the old leader with its power, but is also technically more perfect. In addition, it is worth noting the fact that the R32 was equipped with a six-cylinder 3.2-liter engine, and for the newcomer they chose a two-liter four-cylinder TSI turbo engine with direct fuel injection. The same one used on the model, just a little modified. This means that the car has not only become lighter, but also significantly improved fuel consumption and economy, not to mention the increase in power.
Previously, it was expected that the new flagship of the Golf line will be equipped only with front-wheel drive, since a sister model has recently entered the market - with the same engine, but equipped with only front-wheel drive. So, for the Golf R model, they decided to keep the traditional all-wheel drive configuration, which should definitely please connoisseurs of the R32 model, who really liked the combination of power and handling. In addition, the new version uses a modified 4motion all-wheel drive system, which is able to respond much better to changes in the traffic situation, transferring up to 100 percent of torque to the rear axle. Now, to turn on the all-wheel drive, the difference in the speed of rotation of the axles is completely optional. One of the main improvements engineers call the use of an electric pump responsible for oil pressure and creating a pressure of 30 atmospheres.
The new version of the engine produces 265 hp, which is 8 percent more than the R32, and the maximum torque is now 350 Nm. In combination with it, either a six-speed “mechanics” or robotic box DSG gears with double clutch. In terms of economy, the second option is more preferable, as it allows you to achieve a 22 percent improvement in emissions of harmful substances, as well as a reduction in fuel consumption to 8.5 liters per 100 km. But in R32 this figure was 10.7 liters. Agree, the difference is great.
As for the dynamic characteristics, then it finally goes away from the heavy one. The power of modern technology allows it to accelerate to 100 km / h in just 5.7 seconds - this is when it comes to manual box gears. Previously, this figure was 6.5 seconds, if we talk about the R32 model. But this is still not a record. Maximum possible overclocking for the R version is 5.5 seconds if the car is equipped with a DSG box. The maximum speed of the novelty is traditionally limited at around 250 km / h. The suspension design is standard - in front of the MacPherson strut, and behind the "multi-link". That's just the clearance was underestimated by 25 mm.
So far, there is no exact data on the date of appearance of the novelty in any of the world markets, but we can say with confidence that this version will rightfully become the leader of its class. With such characteristics, it can compete with even more expensive rivals, because 5.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h is already serious.
