Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet is a Topless Beauty
More photos of the Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet have surfaced ahead of its official 2013 Geneva Motor Show debut.
The Golf R Cabriolet will be the German automaker’s first drop-top R model and will also be the fastest production convertible Golf when it makes its official debut. Powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, the Golf R Cabriolet has 261 hp and accelerates to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds.
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It also has a top speed rated at 155 mph and will churn through its gears with a six-speed DSG automatic transmission. The exterior styling of the Golf R Cabriolet is similar to its coupe counterpart, with a more aggressive front end, gloss-black grille, and LED daytime running lights. Compared to the standard Golf Cabriolet, the Golf R is almost 1 inch lower to the ground and comes with either 18- or 19-inch wheels.
Four individual sports seats adorn the interior while the driver gets to enjoy a leather-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel.
Volkswagen has not yet said if the Golf R Cabriolet will be available in North America, though if it is, expect it to come at a premium above the already pricey $33,990 hatchback model.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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