2015 Volkswagen Golf R Could Have 300 HP
The next-generation Volkswagen Golf R is currently undergoing testing and it is believed that the range-topping hatch will make between 290 and 300 hp.
A final decision hasn’t been made by the German automaker, but it has been confirmed that the new Golf R will also have all-wheel drive.
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The Audi S3 is fitted with VW’s new EA888 engine and makes 300 hp. Since the S3 is essentially a luxury version of the upcoming Golf R, it is likely that the Volkswagen Golf R will have 300 hp.
But even if VW decides on 290 hp as the final performance mark, the new Golf R will be a rocket compared to the model it’s replacing. The current Golf R is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbo-four engine with 256 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque.
[Source: Car and Driver]
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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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So this 2015 VW Golf R will have less horsepower and torque than the current Subaru WRX STI and the Mitsubishi Evo 10, even though those cars were launched in 2007? This Golf R is YEARS LATE to the turbo AWD party and still cant catch up to the performance of those two (even though the Golf R is more expensive). The Golfs interior will likely be nicer than the Evo and the WRX STI, but so what? The Golf R is marketed as a performance car, not a luxury car. Until VW earns their R badge with actual performance against competitors, Ill continue to spend my money with the worthy competition. For example: I bought an Evo 10 instead of the Golf R. Then my wife test drove the Golf R and the GTI and she bought the new Ford Focus ST because its faster and more fun to drive than either VW. Sorry VW. Make a Golf RS with the 2.5 turbo from the Audi TTRS with 350 HP and then we can do business.
mods dont count flash a evo x and you have a 400hp 400ln tq car that will do mid 12's all day long