Volkswagen Golf R Coming to America, Will Debut at Detroit Auto Show
While still less than certain, the Volkswagen Golf R is reportedly set to be offered in North America next year, with a likely announcement set for the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January.
The ultra-hot hatch has already been on sale in Europe for close to a year, making the GTI look tame in comparison with a 265-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder – the same engine offered in the Audi TT-S. Mated to VW’s 4MOTION AWD system and using a dual-clutch transmission, VW claims a 0-62 mph time of 5.5 seconds.
GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf R
GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf R Debut in Frankfurt
[Source: Car and Driver]
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