Volkswagen Golf R Gets Even Hotter With 395-HP
How hot would a Volkswagen Golf R be with 395 hp? This hot.
The German automaker has unveiled the Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, getting its name for having 400 PS, or 395 hp. That means it’s a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pushing out even more power than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG (355 hp), which currently has the claim of being the most powerful production four-cylinder engine. As a result, the Golf R 400 can blast to 62 mph from a standstill in 3.9 seconds and it’s a complete shame it’s merely a concept.
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But it does show the power potential of the potent 2.0-liter under the hood of the Golf R with 332 lb-ft of torque backing up the ponies. It’s not all about go for Volkswagen either, as the hot hatch looks even hotter thanks to a lowered stance, 19-inch wheels and racy yellow accents. But the interior is what’s particularly stunning, with race seats to die for, plenty of Alcantara and carbon-styled leather. Yes, it’s likely that Volkswagen borrowed a bit within the Volkswagen Group by pulling some goodies from Lamborghini for its Golf R 400.
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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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